roy_usa_2023
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 10 October 2023
Paying Boleto as a foreigner by roy_usa_2023
I am in Brazil but do not have a Brazilian bank account - only be here for 4 months- how do I pay the boleto for apartment I own given my credit card and debit card are american and I have an american bank account.Any suggestions?thank you,Roy
@Gasparzinho 777 I have a CPF- no CNRM- i bought apartment only with a CPF Read More
Paying Boleto as a foreigner
I am in Brazil but do not have a Brazilian bank account - only be here for 4 months- how do I pay the boleto for apartment I own given my credit card and debit card are american and I have an american bank account.Any suggestions?thank you,Roy Read More
Tourist VISA Brazilians Going to USA - Interview Process
Hello,Recently my fiance has started the process to procure an USA visa to come see me in the USA- she is working with a company in her city. They mentioned the interview process for Brazilian nationals to travel to USA on a tourist visa is ... Read More
Living in Curtiba by john8670
If you currently live in, have lived in or visited Curtiba, Parana what was your experience like?
My fiance is from Curitiba and I am an American- I been there now 4 times spending close to 2 to 4 weeks at a time there- its a wonderful city- its very peaceful, has many restaurants and parks and venues and its just beautiful. It has a European ... Read More
FBI Apostille during COVID - What's your experience? by Kriseasy
Hi all! I'm currently waiting for my FBI background check apostille. I am using Monument Visa to send off the document and they will ship them to my address in Sao Paulo. I've heard that since the pandemic this process has been taking ...
@abthree- thank you! Read More
FBI Apostille during COVID - What's your experience? by Kriseasy
Hi all! I'm currently waiting for my FBI background check apostille. I am using Monument Visa to send off the document and they will ship them to my address in Sao Paulo. I've heard that since the pandemic this process has been taking ...
@roddiesho - thank you!! Read More
FBI Apostille during COVID - What's your experience? by Kriseasy
Hi all! I'm currently waiting for my FBI background check apostille. I am using Monument Visa to send off the document and they will ship them to my address in Sao Paulo. I've heard that since the pandemic this process has been taking ...
Hi,Thank you for this thread.1) Does does the FBI government agency itself apostille the document? Or do I need to get that done by my state treasury department?2) Can I get electronic/digital copies of the FBI report with a apostille stamp? Or do I ... Read More
Sending Money from USA to Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,1) For folks from USA citizens, if you are sending money to a significant other in Brazil as an American citizen in a large amount over 20,000 USD is there a suggested way to send this money - by Wize or bank transfer or Western Union or ...
@BRBC- thank you! this is a great post! Read More
Sending Money from USA to Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,1) For folks from USA citizens, if you are sending money to a significant other in Brazil as an American citizen in a large amount over 20,000 USD is there a suggested way to send this money - by Wize or bank transfer or Western Union or ...
Thank you @abthree - what is the Central bank? is the intermediary bank between US bank and receiptent bank or some government bank? Read More
Sending Money from USA to Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,1) For folks from USA citizens, if you are sending money to a significant other in Brazil as an American citizen in a large amount over 20,000 USD is there a suggested way to send this money - by Wize or bank transfer or Western Union or ...
@madrac - Thank you When I tried to send money by Wize to my fiance (we are only engaged)- Wize denied it given she was not my family, we were not married - they wanted documentation to prove we were marriedis it normal? any way to bypass this with ... Read More
Sending Money from USA to Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,1) For folks from USA citizens, if you are sending money to a significant other in Brazil as an American citizen in a large amount over 20,000 USD is there a suggested way to send this money - by Wize or bank transfer or Western Union or ...
@abthree -thank you- if you send an amount like 50,000 or 100,000 USD using Swift Transfer to your Brazilian significant other and you tell the bank "its for your significant other personal expenses and savings" - is this a legitimate reason to send ... Read More
Sending Money from USA to Brazil
Hello,1) For folks from USA citizens, if you are sending money to a significant other in Brazil as an American citizen in a large amount over 20,000 USD is there a suggested way to send this money - by Wize or bank transfer or Western Union or ... Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@Gasparzinho 777 - thank you Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
thank you@Peter Itamaraca ! is CPF required for a foreigner get married Brazilian citizen/national? It was not mentioned on this forum in my original questionI am inquiring through my girlfriend to the local Brazilian Catario Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
Hi All,I just had a follow up question- I got a list of documents I need from the Catario in my girlfriend home state- translated they state two requirements I am confused about (I inquired back through my girlfriend) but thought one of you may ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Brazil for an American by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am an American who travels to Brazil only a few times a year- I don't plan to take residence in Brazil- I only visit my girlfriend- is it possible to create a joint account with my girlfriend if I am an American without a CPF registration ...
@Peter Itamaraca - thank you Read More
Opening a bank account in Brazil for an American by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am an American who travels to Brazil only a few times a year- I don't plan to take residence in Brazil- I only visit my girlfriend- is it possible to create a joint account with my girlfriend if I am an American without a CPF registration ...
@rraypo- thank you Read More
Opening a bank account in Brazil for an American by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am an American who travels to Brazil only a few times a year- I don't plan to take residence in Brazil- I only visit my girlfriend- is it possible to create a joint account with my girlfriend if I am an American without a CPF registration ...
thank you! Read More
Opening a bank account in Brazil for an American
Hello,I am an American who travels to Brazil only a few times a year- I don't plan to take residence in Brazil- I only visit my girlfriend- is it possible to create a joint account with my girlfriend if I am an American without a CPF registration ... Read More
Brazil Visitor E-Visa Is Online by Pablo888
All,I have been monitoring the e-visa for Citizen of Australia, Canada, and US deployment progress and this popped up on Dec 1, 2023.https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-chicago/Visas/types-of-visa-1/e-visaYou can apply online for the e-visa at ...
thank you! Read More
90 Day Entry by NTXP1836
My girlfriend is Brazilian and has moved to Brazil from the USA to take care of her parents medical needs. As a result I have been visiting her periodically over the last year. I am American. My question is on entering. Is the 90 day entry for each ...
@Bpm917- thank you - I had a similiar question but this website seems to say:This visa allows for multiple entries, but it's essential to remember that each stay in Brazil is capped at a maximum of 90 days Per Year. So, during the two-year validity ... Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@roddiesho - Thanks- I used to live in Bethesda, MD. - right near Chevy Chase!Yes i speak and understand basic Portuguese- thank you! Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@abthree - I hope all is well and you had a good weekend- I have a few related questions maybe you can help with1) Once I get married at the notary office in Brazil, does Brazilian government or notary office send any formal documentation via mail ... Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@KenAquarius - thank you! Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@Cakinator - thank you! Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@sprealestatebroker - thank you! Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@abthree - thank you!I had another question- after I get married in Brazil1) Do I need to report my marriage to any federal and/or state office and agency in the USA?2) If i buy new property or get a new source of income in USA- does my brazilian ... Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@abthree - Thank you again for the detailed response!Congrats on your successful and loving marriage!For the permanent resident visa after you got married, what did you need to do to get that? Did you need to stay in Brazil for 1 year or something? Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
@abthree - Thank you so much - you are so wonderful and detailed in your response!I will speak to my girlfriend about what you said1) Where does the Brazilian Consultate in USA come into play in this process? Do I need to go to them to get any ... Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil by roy_usa_2023
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ...
Hi @abthree - you are awesome ! Thank you for your energy and dedicated reply.To answer your questions:Have either of you been married before? A: I was never married in USA or anywhere but my girlfriend is divorcee which is officialize in ... Read More
Questions of American Marrying a Brazilian in Brazil
Hello,I am new to this forum- My name is Roy and I am an American from New York City.I met my Brazilian girlfriend online and met her twice and we are interesting in getting married in Brazil.1) I lived in several states including PA, DC, NY, and NJ ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi,I am Roy - I am new to this website- I am dating a Brazilian as of January 2023 and visited Brazil now two times - I am very interested in learning more about this site and connecting with fellow foreigners and Brazilians. Read More