Visa Applicants' Rights to Remain in Brazil

Peter Itamaraca Serial expat

Member since 08 May 2023

Peter ItamaracaSerial expat08 August 2024 12:43:39

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Whether you are applying for a new visa, or renewing an existing one, there is an important Federal law that may apply to you. Some people may not be aware of this...

So long as your application is accepted while you are legally in Brazil (eg applying for a visa renewal before the previous one expires), you are immediately granted the status of the visa you are applying for while your application is considered, in terms of remaining in Brazil.

You will not be considered guilty of overstaying, being an illegal immigrant, in the wrong, nor subject to any fines.聽 This applies to all visa categories.

Of course, if your application is rejected you may have to leave at once, but this may help those whose applications are delayed, and are still waiting for a decision.

Pablo888 Serial expat

Member since 12 May 2023

Pablo888Serial expat08 August 2024 18:15:04

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@Peter Itamaraca聽 Thank you very much for the info.聽 Is there a link that you can add to this thread so that people who are in that particular situation can refer to the law itself?

Again, very useful piece of info.