fifthhouse
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Lives in Fortaleza, Cear谩
Registration: 18 November 2016
Medical Care by fifthhouse
What is the medical situation in Brazil for foreigners without travel medical insurance? Say for example if someone had to go to the emergency? 1. How is the medical care? 2. What is the situation regarding payment?
Thanks for your help everyone. Read More
Medical Care by fifthhouse
What is the medical situation in Brazil for foreigners without travel medical insurance? Say for example if someone had to go to the emergency? 1. How is the medical care? 2. What is the situation regarding payment?
Oh I need to clarify, I'm here on a tourist visa so don't have permanancy. Read More
Medical Care by fifthhouse
What is the medical situation in Brazil for foreigners without travel medical insurance? Say for example if someone had to go to the emergency? 1. How is the medical care? 2. What is the situation regarding payment?
Thanks for your help. I don't carry travel insurance ever since having to make a claim in the USA - I am Canadian - and the 9 months nightmare getting them to actually come through with the money. It was an unbelievable fiasco of deception. They ... Read More
Medical Care
What is the medical situation in Brazil for foreigners without travel medical insurance? Say for example if someone had to go to the emergency? 1. How is the medical care? 2. What is the situation regarding payment? Read More
Question about timing of my tourist visa by fifthhouse
Last year I travelled to Brazil on a three month tourist visa, had it renewed for another three months, and then stayed only an additional two months, so five months total. I departed at the end of May, about six months ago from today. My question ...
Ok thank you, that's helpful. I may visit the Brazilian consulate in Toronto to clarify, if I do I'll post what they tell me. Read More
Question about timing of my tourist visa by fifthhouse
Last year I travelled to Brazil on a three month tourist visa, had it renewed for another three months, and then stayed only an additional two months, so five months total. I departed at the end of May, about six months ago from today. My question ...
Ok, that鈥檚 completely different than what I had understood, I鈥檓 embarrassed to say. In my situation, I arrived in Brazil last year on December 29, 2018, and departed May 27, 2019, so I was in Brazil for a total of 149 days. So I ... Read More
Question about timing of my tourist visa by fifthhouse
Last year I travelled to Brazil on a three month tourist visa, had it renewed for another three months, and then stayed only an additional two months, so five months total. I departed at the end of May, about six months ago from today. My question ...
Thank you. I believe that you are correct that the Canadian and US tourist visa follow the same rules. OK, so if I understand the logic, that means after you are in Brazil for a full 180 days and depart, you have to wait a full 365 days before you ... Read More
Question about timing of my tourist visa
Last year I travelled to Brazil on a three month tourist visa, had it renewed for another three months, and then stayed only an additional two months, so five months total. I departed at the end of May, about six months ago from today. My question ... Read More
Do I have time for Marriage, or Do I need to Return to Canada? by fifthhouse
I am a Canadian citizen currently in Fortaleza on a tourist visa. I have exactly two months remaining on my tourist visa, having already extended it three months. My fianc茅 and I are getting married, once we get all the documents together. -I ...
Great, thanks!! Today was a big day. I managed to reach the consulate in Toronto, which led me to call the consulate in Montreal, which is where it turns out, I need to send the documents to. Today had my marriage search process initiated, which ... Read More
Do I have time for Marriage, or Do I need to Return to Canada?
I am a Canadian citizen currently in Fortaleza on a tourist visa. I have exactly two months remaining on my tourist visa, having already extended it three months. My fianc茅 and I are getting married, once we get all the documents together. -I ... Read More
Marriage and Permanency: What if Divorce? by fifthhouse
I understand that as a foreigner once you marry in Brazil you can apply for permanent visa, which can be granted in as little as 2-3 months. That just sounds so easy. But what happens if then you get divorced? I imagine it depends on ...
Thanks abthree, good to hear that, just in case something were to come up down the road. Read More
Marriage and Permanency: What if Divorce?
I understand that as a foreigner once you marry in Brazil you can apply for permanent visa, which can be granted in as little as 2-3 months. That just sounds so easy. But what happens if then you get divorced? I imagine it depends 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, ...
That depends on the internal processes of the Ministry of Justice, and especially how many applications they happen to be dealing with. Figure that it will take at least as long as your CRNM took, and probably longer. As it happens, I filed mine ... 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, ...
Thank you. I'm still not clear though. After one year I can apply for citizenship, but then how long is the process after one applies? 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, ...
I've been trying to find some indication of how long this takes for someone married to a Brazilian citizen. I see in your post later in this thread where you said "Depending on your status, that can mean a waiting period of from one to five ... Read More
Can a MEI company hire a foreign worker?
A friend of mine in Brazil operates a Micro Empreendedor Individual type of company. They are interested to hire me, which would allow me to apply for a work visa. The first question is, can this type of company even hire a foreigner? There are ... Read More
Applying for Student Visa at a Foreign Consulate by fifthhouse
I am planning to make an application for a student visa in July. I'll be studying Portuguese in Fortaleza. My question is regarding the consulate where I make the application outside of Brazil. I am from Canada, but don't necessarily wish ...
Thanks everyone for your responses. My reasoning is that I was considering a trip to Lisbon anyway, so I was thinking that rather than making a separate trip back to Canada I would try to combine the trip to Lisbon with making my student visa ... Read More
Applying for Student Visa at a Foreign Consulate
I am planning to make an application for a student visa in July. I'll be studying Portuguese in Fortaleza. My question is regarding the consulate where I make the application outside of Brazil. I am from Canada, but don't necessarily wish ... Read More
Question about Student Visa by fifthhouse
I am a Canadian citizen currently living in Fortaleza, Brazil on a tourist visa. I wish to apply for a student visa to study Portuguese, so I can live here longer term. I found a private school that will provide me with at the number of class hours ...
It does imply that the school type or requirement is not very stringent. I would go to a local Policia Federal office and ask their requirements and a possible local application! robalGood suggestion, I was thinking the same thing and am planning ... Read More
Question about Student Visa by fifthhouse
I am a Canadian citizen currently living in Fortaleza, Brazil on a tourist visa. I wish to apply for a student visa to study Portuguese, so I can live here longer term. I found a private school that will provide me with at the number of class hours ...
Ikex: I like this reply, and the more I read the more I'm inclined to think this is the case. Thanks for your help. Read More
Question about Student Visa by fifthhouse
I am a Canadian citizen currently living in Fortaleza, Brazil on a tourist visa. I wish to apply for a student visa to study Portuguese, so I can live here longer term. I found a private school that will provide me with at the number of class hours ...
Thanks for your reply. Yes I emailed the consulate, but they didn't have an answer for this question. They simply stated the general rules, which don't contain any information on the type of school required. Read More
Question about Student Visa
I am a Canadian citizen currently living in Fortaleza, Brazil on a tourist visa. I wish to apply for a student visa to study Portuguese, so I can live here longer term. I found a private school that will provide me with at the number of class hours ... Read More
Questions about Temporary Visa V ( VITEM-V )
Hello, and sorry for my delayed reply. Thanks for your post, which is very helpful! My potential employer is going to contact the Ministry of Labour to enquire as you suggested. Read More
Questions about Temporary Visa V ( VITEM-V )
I am a Canadian citizen currently in Brazil and have found a small registered company that is interested to hire me. I practice a form of manual therapy that is not available in the stage, and the company is a yoga studio. Their legal status is that ... Read More
Seeking Clinic to Work From in Coyocan
Hi Anas, thanks for these resources. Read More
Osteopath or chiropractor in Mexico city DF by Jo9Nash
Does anyone know of an osteopath or chiro working in Mex City? Thanks
Hello Molgan. It's been a few years since you made this post, but do you know if Andrea is still practicing in Mexico city? I tried google but didn't find her. Read More
Seeking Clinic to Work From in Coyocan
I'm moving to Coyocan Mexico City September 1 and am seeking a natural health clinic, yoga studio, or chiropractor's office, where I can rent a room and build up my practice. I do deep tissue bodywork, specifically connective tissue work. ... Read More
Physiotherapy and Massage Clinic in Lisbon?
Hi there. I am back in Canada now, plans for visiting Lisbon didn't manifest. If I make it there I'll check in with you then. Read More
Physiotherapy and Massage Clinic in Lisbon?
Hello all. I am a Canadian currently living in Berlin, and am interested to travel to Lisbon and possibly work. I practice a form of manual therapy called Structural Integration, and am looking for a clinic in Lisbon that might be interested to have ... Read More