Saint9711
Canadian expat in Brazil
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About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Speaks English, learning portugu锚s slowly ???
Registration: 24 April 2017
CORREIOS
You should register a complaint on the website to see were your delivery is. I have be waiting for a package scene Feb Read More
Stable union visa
If your intention is to remain in the country with a stable union. You will have to be living together for more than 1 year to apply for residency. For more information you should go to the federal police website Read More
Overstaying in Brazil, how to pay the fine by tuvatuva
Hello, Due to special circumstances I overstayed my tourist visa in Brazil by 19 days during my last visit. Now, 10 months later, I'm returning to Brazil as a student (with a student visa). The fine of my overstay from my previous visit is 157 ...
well, when I in August, I dropped off my application for Residency I was a few days over my stay and I had to leave the country just to get a stamp in my passport to show I had left and paid 93.00 Reais. Which needed to be paid within 7 days. When ... Read More
New Tourist overstay penalty from 8 Reais to 120 Reais ?!?! by olepistole
Hello, i am here on a 3 month tourist visa and was told in the beginning i can just overstay and pay a fine of 8 reais a day and maximum 780 reais. Now i heard from a lawyer in Rio that this was changed and its now 120 Reais a day, Can anyone ...
Well I would have done this when you had bought your ticket to leave the country. N潞 you will surely have to pay more when you are leaving Read More
work please by Daniel Aguiar
Hey, I've been living in Brazil for the last 6 years. I've been out of work the past year and I'm desperate to work.I've been teaching English and working with communications. please help.
Hi there, I am also in BH. Have you tried to teach online?. I am currently doing that. In box me Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Brazil
I use skype to call back home Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Not only small cities. I got my residency in less than 2 months and I am in BH. I think it's all about your pass and your partner, etc Read More
Termo de Responsabilidade e Manuten莽茫o validity by SrGrumpy
I am about to apply for the marital ViPER, have all the paperwork, FBI, etc. But I noticed that both my wife and I have obtained new passports since we got the Termo de Responsabilidade e Manuten莽茫o notarized quite some time ago. First, ...
Are you leaving because your visa is up or you need to go back for a different reason. I asked that because if you have the application and all fees paid and ready to go you can apply here even if you only have one week on your visa. As long as ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
I got the Residency on Aug 24 and there was no test just questions to me and my Partner to which neither of us could answer each other's questions that were being asked. 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 ...
Hi there welcome to a fellow Canadian. You have to to the federal police asap to extend. Go on the website for the federal police and see what's needed before you go there. You will need the application and, fee, etc Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
that's correct they required some that's not related to you to make sure you understand that the process is, etc. I needed one also but my partner was able to get one for free because that person owns a english school in the city. Good luck Read More
English teacher wages by Cejames
Good evening, I am currently living in Northern Brazil in the state of Sergipe. I am starting to lay the foundation to become a private English teacher since I am the only native English speaker here. It is in high demand but I need an idea on what ...
I would say that you have to tailor your price for your area. It's not going to be 1 size fits all. You shave have different prices for different levels Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I would think that once you get a divorce. You name goes back to what it was and if you are going to get married here again for permanent residence. You will have to show your divorce certificate and get it translated but first must be authenticed ... Read More
About the CIE by GuestPoster202
Hi, I will apply for the CIE soon as base of married to a Brazilian woman. We have been married for 9 years living abroad and I would like to take the CIE . I know all the doc.needed for the PF. As for the legalized copy of the passport at the ...
I just submitted my application on Wednesday and all the required is the original passport and a copy of all the pages in the passport. It did not have to be notarized. All documents required is just the original and a a copy of the documents. You ... Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Also 8 forgot to tell you that there was a fine of 91.00R, for 11 days over my stay Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Yes. Due to getting a date after I was supposed to be leaving the country. They said that I could not put my application in. However I got a protocol to go across any country next to Brazil to just get a stamp in my passport with the next 10 days ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Update with regards to Appling for permanent residence. I was due to leave the country on August 5 but because my appointment with the FP was not scheduled for the 14th due to no other dates being available. I was first advised that would not be ... Read More
US Citizen marrying Brazilian national in Minas Gerais. by jameshash
I am looking to travel to Brazil before the end of this year (2017). I will be visiting my regional consulate located in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a tourist visa. I will be traveling to Barbacena, Minas Gerais to be with a long time boyfriend ( ...
Pleasure, in box me if you have other questions also I am in Belo Horizonte Read More
US Citizen marrying Brazilian national in Minas Gerais. by jameshash
I am looking to travel to Brazil before the end of this year (2017). I will be visiting my regional consulate located in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a tourist visa. I will be traveling to Barbacena, Minas Gerais to be with a long time boyfriend ( ...
Most of the time I guess it's easy as long as you did not wait until day 89 to apply. You will need to pay for the extension. Also in MF you have to wait 40 days for your marriage certificate to be granted. So I suggest you both start the ... Read More
US Citizen marrying Brazilian national in Minas Gerais. by jameshash
I am looking to travel to Brazil before the end of this year (2017). I will be visiting my regional consulate located in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a tourist visa. I will be traveling to Barbacena, Minas Gerais to be with a long time boyfriend ( ...
Also part from what had been said already. Stable union will take up to 1 year because you need to be living together before you can apply for stable union. Marriage is the best and shorter way if you want a permanent visa within the 180 days. Read More
Going to Brasil for 2 months (September-November) by Arlandass
Hi guys, I am going to be in Brasil (Sao Paulo/Indianopolis area) for 2 months as of the beginning of September. I have been there twice before so I am generally familiar with the people, cost, & culture. I will be quitting my job at the ...
Hey Craig, what are the websites? To teach English? Thanks Read More
5 years multi entry visa
I think it's best to ask the consulate Read More
Immigration law in Brazil by Wessam Moustafa
Dear All I hope my message finds you well, I heard about the approval of Immigration law in Brazil a few months ago....i need your assistance to explain to me how should I be a legal resident if I got my 3 months Visa to Brazil ....please allow me ...
You can not stay without getting married. Unless you are a refugee or in a stable union relationship 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, I will be putting my application in on August 4th and I was able to get my CPF about 3 months ago Read More
Wanted for research, English Teachers in Brazil by gisellesalvador
Hi Everyone, My name's Giselle, I was born in Sao Paulo but I moved to the UK when I was 5. My whole family lived there and slowly everyone drifted to different parts of the world and I ended up here, in Salvador. I've been questioned and ...
Hi there are you still looking for people? Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Wow, it doesn't make sense that you will summit you documents on the 7th month when you are here illegally. Also when were told that you can apply after being in a stable union for only 6 months instead of 1 year? Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
It all depends on when your visa ends. I would apply as soon as possible and you will get a protocol 180 day as you are going the process as was stated on the forums. But the key is you must wait 1 year with stable union. You need to go on the ... Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Correct, the process for permanent residency with a stable union is long because it is not a marriage. It's a stable union for legal purposes Read More
Question about marriage and reapplying for a brazilian passport
Dale, you have to register the marriage in Canada first at the consulate in the province where you got married. Then and only then you can apply, but I suggest that when you go to the consulate. They should be able to answer that part about the ... Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Hi all I have completed the stable union application. Process: As stated above, you will need to have you birth certificate no more than 180 old Translated in Brazil Apply for a CPF number 2 witnesses And you are done Note that this is not ... Read More
Getting a Visa to Teach/Work :Come in on a Tourist Visa or Work Visa? by ryeguy29
Hi everyone, I need help. I am Canadian, a teacher and wanting to be living/working in Sao paulo Brazil by mid July. I was wondering if anyone knows : 1. If I come in on a 90 day Tourist Visa and take a job in that period of time, can I fly out ...
You can only stay in Brazil on a tourist visa for upto 180 which includes the extension of 1 90 days. After that 180 days, you must leave or stay here illegally. Read More
About my Cpf by Hiperchrist
Hello , is it really important to have a CPF I'D here? Or only CPF Number.. Actually I have a CPF Number but almost a year now I haven't claim my I'D...is it important or not? Thanks and more power
It was the same for me in BELO Horizonte. You need time because it's not on your side if you are in a hurry... 馃榿 Read More
Any English jobs in BELO Horizonte
Thanks for the heads up and good luck on your quest 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 ...
You are being ignorant because you had a bad experience with the system. But I believe that the majority of people that have gone through the system would agree that your statement was incorrect on many levels. If you don't want comments, ... Read More
Any English jobs in BELO Horizonte
Hey there, does anyone know of any job openings for the above position in BELO Horizonte? Thanks 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 ...
I don't need to know you, but I know the system in Canada Read More
What are the people like in your city? by Simonh342
I am forever hearing about the warm, friendly, welcoming people in Brazil. But this much-used description just doesn't reconcile with my experience of Brazilian people. Not in Brasilia, anyway. In DF the people are the cold, 'oh look at ...
I totally agree about the driving, drinking parts... Shame Read More
What are the people like in your city? by Simonh342
I am forever hearing about the warm, friendly, welcoming people in Brazil. But this much-used description just doesn't reconcile with my experience of Brazilian people. Not in Brasilia, anyway. In DF the people are the cold, 'oh look at ...
I am in BELO Horizonte and I would say that I am hearing not to good things about DF also but you know that's the same thing in most capitals of the world. I would say my experience so far and I have only been here for 3 months. Most people ... Read More
Tourist Visa overstay while applying for Permanent Visa by Tohr
Hello all, I am currently living in Brazil on a tourist visa and got married last month. My wife and I have started the process to obtain a permanent residenc visa. We have gathered all the necessary documents and booked our appointment with the ...
Wow ok sounds great, my visa doesn't expire until August and I will have all documents done and in by then I hope. Thanks Read More
Tourist Visa overstay while applying for Permanent Visa by Tohr
Hello all, I am currently living in Brazil on a tourist visa and got married last month. My wife and I have started the process to obtain a permanent residenc visa. We have gathered all the necessary documents and booked our appointment with the ...
I understand, yiu are correct in contacting them because if your visa expires and they have not given you an extension protocol for 180,which can be renewed as long as you are going through the process. Let me know what you find out. I had the ... Read More
Tourist Visa overstay while applying for Permanent Visa by Tohr
Hello all, I am currently living in Brazil on a tourist visa and got married last month. My wife and I have started the process to obtain a permanent residenc visa. We have gathered all the necessary documents and booked our appointment with the ...
I am in the same position as you but my visa has not expired yet. I believe as long as you have started the process by having the forms into the FP. They can give you a different extension. But if you wait after your visa has expired and you have ... Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Yes i would surely do that Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
So all I have to do is go back to confirm that all paperwork is in order and my partner has his information on what is needed Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Update with regards to my visit to the register on Friday. I was able to get great information and also was able to get a CPF number with my passport. The only issue that they had was my birth certificate had been translated in November 2016 and ... Read More
Wanted for research, English Teachers in Brazil by gisellesalvador
Hi Everyone, My name's Giselle, I was born in Sao Paulo but I moved to the UK when I was 5. My whole family lived there and slowly everyone drifted to different parts of the world and I ended up here, in Salvador. I've been questioned and ...
Hi there how would this work if I am in Brazil? Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Yes i will keep you posted Read More
Uniao est谩vel - stable relationship by Lucyinrio
Hello, I'm new in the community I would love if any of you could help me about the "uniao estavel". I am Italian, my boyfriend is Brazilian, we have been in a relation for already two years. I want to make my permanent visa for stable ...
Wow very interesting conversation because I am going to the register on Friday to get information on our process to get married under this process. Seems like it will take a while Read More
get health care in Brazil by Naples
I have a heart condition I need to get health care in Brazil help please
James is that for everyone without insurance? Read More
Looking for students to teach English too
What else would you like to know about me? Read More
Looking for students to teach English too
Yes sure. I am living currently in BELO Horizonte, in the Lagoinha area Read More
Looking for students to teach English too
Hi there I am a Native English speaker from Toronto and I am looking for some students to teach. Any suggestions. Thanks Read More