Is it worth getting a CPF?

easygoer1050 Active member

Member since 28 November 2023

easygoer1050Active member01 February 2024 14:09:15

Good Morning all this site has been very informative.

I am married to a Brazilian (we are married for 6 years and currently live in Florida) My wife became a US Citizen a few years ago)聽 I am in the process of registering our marriage in Brazil and looking to get a CPF聽 (scheduled for 2/20)聽聽I was originally thinking this in order to get a bank account in Brazil if we ever wanted to buy a small apartment in Brazil (also to take advantage of the 5-1 ratio of US dollar to REIS---聽聽I am 57聽 wife is 51 and I am retired (injured)--聽 We might try to go back and forth to Brazil聽聽but still looking at options for the future......thoughts?聽 thanks

abthree Brazil Expert

Member since 28 December 2017

abthreeBrazil Expert01 February 2024 14:32:02

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02/01/24 @easygoer1050.聽 Good morning!聽 There's no downside to getting a CPF for anyone who plans on spending time in Brazil,聽 and not much you can do here without one, so go for it.

If your marriage was performed in the United States, your wife should be sure to register it at the Brazilian Consulate nearest to your home first; if that's done, registering the marriage in Brazil is a snap.

Peter Itamaraca Serial expat

Member since 08 May 2023

Peter ItamaracaSerial expat01 February 2024 14:33:29

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@easygoer1050

Yes, I think that is a very good idea. You only get one CPF number, and it is very easy to obtain. Then you could apply for a family reunion visa, and you both would have the right to live in the US or Brazil...