Zhenzhong li
@enzo36camp
Chinese expat in Brazil
Forum posts
35
Contacts
2
About me
Chinese
Lives in Campinas, S茫o Paulo
Speaks Mandarin, English, Basic Portuguese.
Registration: 06 February 2013
The ridiculous price of registering documents in Rio for marriage???? by msantunes13
Hi all! My partner and I are trying to get married. But our situation is a little but different. I am Australian, he is Brazilian. We have lived together here for almost 2 years. I already have all brazilian equivilent of documents here in Brazil ...
Dear Msantunes13, I think what James suggested were quite right. Firstly, as according to my personal experience, things should not be so complicated - I got married 3 years ago here in Brazil. The documents I presented were: 1. RNE 2. CPF 3. ... Read More
Brazil Drivers License by JohnC
I know it is supposedly possible to Drive on an American (US Issued) drivers license in Brazil and to be able to exchange it for the equivalent Brazil Document. What I am told and this varies that it is not necessary to have it translated ( But when ...
I am quite interested in this topic, for I was always told that any drivers license from outside could be used in the first 6 months, however, after 6 months' stay in Brazil, you must use a Brazilian drivers license, is that true? To get a ... Read More
Where to rent in Campinas by Scoulange
hello! I'm moving to campinas in august with my family and I am trying to gather info before I make my first visit. can anyone help me with locations? where are the best places to rent in campinas, is it better houses or apartments and if there are ...
Hi James, thanks. However, even we call it a countryside city, Campinas is not small, depends on what he is going to do, if he would have a car or would depend on the public transportation, etc. the choice would be really different. Read More
Where to rent in Campinas by Scoulange
hello! I'm moving to campinas in august with my family and I am trying to gather info before I make my first visit. can anyone help me with locations? where are the best places to rent in campinas, is it better houses or apartments and if there are ...
dear Karroshan, sorry I did not get what you are looking for, but I live in Campinas, I might be able to help if you tell me more about what exactly you need. Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Thanks, sure I will keep everyone updated . Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Lucky me! Yes, finally,the process is on the latest list! What a big surprise! 2 years of waiting..... Thanks God! And Thanks James. Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Thanks. I will consider to send another Email after another visit to Police office. As I mentioned, I sent several mails to Ministry of Justice in the past to follow the process status, as I was never able to find the process by consulting on ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Congratulations John, I am waiting the update of the list desperately, I guess I should visit the office of policia federal again. Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Dears, contact DPF probably won't help, that was what happened to me, I sent mail to DPF, they ask me to head for the policia federal directly, however, policia federal did not find my parents' process and only asked me to check the website ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
All right, thanks James, just for reference, the police officer suggested me to check at least twice per week, and mentioned that there would be a validation of 90 days after the publishing for the applicant to start the new phase. BTW, I marvelled ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Dears, I am waiting for the release of my parents' process since Dec. 2012. And their names are not on the list. I went to the policia federal office of Campinas personally, as per my conversation with the officer, the list of granted visa is ... Read More
Any suggestions about CELPE-BR脕S ? by enzo36camp
Hello everyone, I just finished the inscription for the 2014 second CELPE-BR脗S examination, and unfortunately I do not have much information about how to prepare well for this exam. Anyone could give suggestions? I am living here for around 6 ...
thanks to all for the kindly suggestions. I really appreciate. Read More
Any suggestions about CELPE-BR脕S ?
Hello everyone, I just finished the inscription for the 2014 second CELPE-BR脗S examination, and unfortunately I do not have much information about how to prepare well for this exam. Anyone could give suggestions? I am living here for around 6 ... Read More
Entry of the country without any entry stamp by enzo36camp
Recently it happened a case to my friend that he arrived in the Gru international airport with a tourist visa. However, somehow the immigration check point forgot to stamp on his passport nor did he fill any entry card. Question: 1. What would be ...
Hi all, I would like to update enveryone that the issue solved really easily. A friend helped to call the immigration section of GRU airport, the response was surprisingly friendly actually, the lady said they can just go back with all supporting ... Read More
Entry of the country without any entry stamp by enzo36camp
Recently it happened a case to my friend that he arrived in the Gru international airport with a tourist visa. However, somehow the immigration check point forgot to stamp on his passport nor did he fill any entry card. Question: 1. What would be ...
Hi James, thanks for comments, this friend even does not speak fluent English. But I think we will solve it. I am not the right person to help however, my Portuguese is not good enough. Read More
Entry of the country without any entry stamp by enzo36camp
Recently it happened a case to my friend that he arrived in the Gru international airport with a tourist visa. However, somehow the immigration check point forgot to stamp on his passport nor did he fill any entry card. Question: 1. What would be ...
Hi USMC, I am sorry if my comments made myself misunderstood. it is actually nothing regarding racist, I want to say, per my understanding, in case someone were in an environment that you can not communicate, it is kind of human nature to behave the ... Read More
Entry of the country without any entry stamp by enzo36camp
Recently it happened a case to my friend that he arrived in the Gru international airport with a tourist visa. However, somehow the immigration check point forgot to stamp on his passport nor did he fill any entry card. Question: 1. What would be ...
Hi James. I asked really carefully this friend, I honestly believe it happened as following: he was tired and sleepy when he arrived, he followed the crowd, and he saw some oriental faces, he imagined that maybe they were Chinese as well, so he ... Read More
Entry of the country without any entry stamp
Recently it happened a case to my friend that he arrived in the Gru international airport with a tourist visa. However, somehow the immigration check point forgot to stamp on his passport nor did he fill any entry card. Question: 1. What would be ... Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
I聮ve gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that I聮ve lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
Hi James I do believe the way of overstay fine payment could be negotiated because last year I personally helped another person to pay this fine. With a statement we both signed at the federal police station, my friend authorized me and I promised ... Read More
Electronic products from China to Brazil
Dears, Anyone interested in importing electronic products from China to Brazil? Feel free to contact in you want anything from China. Thanks Read More
How to avoid the degeneration of English in Brazil by enzo36camp
When I arrived in Brasil on a Sunday morning August 2008, I was totally lost at the GRU international airport. The driver sent by the company claimed that he did not see any Chinese at the arriving hall. I was left there and even the ladies at ...
Hi William, thanks for the suggestions. I used to watch movies in English but with subtitles, now I am trying to get some ones without subtitles. Around 5 years ago, I was confident to walk into the cinema for any latest American movies without ... Read More
Looking for a job in China
well, then check this one: http://www.51job.com/default-e.php Read More
How to avoid the degeneration of English in Brazil
When I arrived in Brasil on a Sunday morning August 2008, I was totally lost at the GRU international airport. The driver sent by the company claimed that he did not see any Chinese at the arriving hall. I was left there and even the ladies at ... Read More
Student visas
Hi Floripabound Of course you can. Actually according to my personal expirience, you can apply inside Brazil for any kind of visa which were supposed to be applied outside Brazil, you just need to prepare the correct documents accordlingly plus one ... Read More
Hello please help re Language skill
Dear kapil3663 Kindly be noted that SHENZHEN is an immigration city and most of the people are from all over the country, there are not so many `local` actually nowadays. The real local people speaks cantonese for sure, but I strongly recommend ... Read More
THE NOISIEST PLACE ON EARTH by James
[img align=c]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--e1uvesVAPI/UFHudhujBoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/LU8U7-scqJk/s400/FOTO+01+-SOM+ALTO+DEN%C3%9ANCIA.jpg[/img] If you are coming to (or already in) Brazil you had better have a pair of industrial strength earplugs; or be ...
Dear, If you are only annoyed by the E-mail notification, click `Profile`-- `Privacy` to set up your own filter. These kind of privacy setting is more or less the same for any forum. Read More
THE NOISIEST PLACE ON EARTH by James
[img align=c]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--e1uvesVAPI/UFHudhujBoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/LU8U7-scqJk/s400/FOTO+01+-SOM+ALTO+DEN%C3%9ANCIA.jpg[/img] If you are coming to (or already in) Brazil you had better have a pair of industrial strength earplugs; or be ...
Hi William I could not help laughing when I saw this topic. Firstly, as a Chinese, I have to admit that you might find China another place annoy regarding the noise but in different manners: speaking aloud regardless the time, kara OK, wingdings, ... Read More
Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James
Tourist Visa Stay 聳 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...
Dears Just to add 2 comments here: 1. you will never get exactly 180 days even consider the best situation with extension. It is requested to apply for the `renova莽茫o` at least 3 working days before your visa expired, and the maximum period you ... Read More
divorce of foreigners marriage registered only in brazil by enzo36camp
I would like to invite everyone to disscuss this topic: two foreigners with permanent visa married only in Brazil, with 'regime de bens' as 'comuhao parcial', and a Brazilian baby. What would be the process of divorce and the rights for the parents ...
Hi WJ, Thanks for your reply. I am in touch with a lawyer to figure out what to do. I think I am in a trap, well planned and carefully built, I had started from 0 in Brazil, so I don't care much about money or fortune that I shall loose, but my ... Read More
divorce of foreigners marriage registered only in brazil
I would like to invite everyone to disscuss this topic: two foreigners with permanent visa married only in Brazil, with 'regime de bens' as 'comuhao parcial', and a Brazilian baby. What would be the process of divorce and the rights for the parents ... Read More
Brazil's Amnesty for Foreigners - was it just one big farce? by James
On July 2, 2009 former Brazilian president Luis Ign谩cio Lula da Silva sanctioned Law 11.961 commonly known as the Law of Amnesty for Foreigners. It was supposed to give foreigners who were residing in Brazil in 聯an irregular migratory situation聰, to ...
Hi wj, I got the amnesty by myself, the waiting was long though. I don't know if it is a good suggestion but so far as I know the federal police in each city has a different execution on the very same law. So maybe it is worthy trying to do the ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Brazil or who are about to get married in Brazil to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Brazil? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
Dears. May I ask questions about divorce here or it is better to start a new conversation? Thanks. Read More