Shahbaz Shaikh786
Indian expat in Brazil
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About me
Indian
Speaks Fluent English and hindi, read Arabic, little Portuguese and other European languages related to work(restaurant).
Registration: 31 October 2023
Updating RNM with New Passport 鈥� Process in Brazil
Hi everyone,I returned to Brazil with a new passport, but my RNM (Registro Nacional Migrat贸rio) is still linked to my old passport. There was no issue or fine at immigration.I鈥檇 like to know the correct process to update this with the ... Read More
1 Year Citizenship route by john8670
From what I understand I can become a citizen within 1 year of living in Brazil with my spouse if: I pass the CELPE-Bras exam or I complete a "Portuguese language course for immigrants in a Brazilian University" Does anyone know if this Portuguese ...
@Shahbaz Shaikh786 A friend said it's an error and that makes sense. The biometrics is an important part of the process. I guess it's a website error. I suggest you reach out to them. - @thelifeofeoMy process is completed today馃コ馃コ In ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
@Shahbaz Shaikh786 My process is completed today馃コ馃コIn 4 months time the analysis MJSP got done. So it is possible to put application 1 month before you complete your 1 year in Brazil and also it can get done without biometrics, as I ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
Not yet!!! I emailed 2 IDs I found on their site. But no replies it's been 45 days now and my process is on MJSP analysis Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
Level 1 and got certificate for A2 COMPLETION Read More
1 Year Citizenship route by john8670
From what I understand I can become a citizen within 1 year of living in Brazil with my spouse if: I pass the CELPE-Bras exam or I complete a "Portuguese language course for immigrants in a Brazilian University" Does anyone know if this Portuguese ...
@thelifeofeo As an call them or any site I can write to them Read More
1 Year Citizenship route by john8670
From what I understand I can become a citizen within 1 year of living in Brazil with my spouse if: I pass the CELPE-Bras exam or I complete a "Portuguese language course for immigrants in a Brazilian University" Does anyone know if this Portuguese ...
@thelifeofeo It's just been 2 days...In 5.5 months I just received the email, the process is on MJSP ANALYSIS... No extra documents asked, biometrics... Nothing...I hope its not be an error and the things get done. Read More
1 Year Citizenship route by john8670
From what I understand I can become a citizen within 1 year of living in Brazil with my spouse if: I pass the CELPE-Bras exam or I complete a "Portuguese language course for immigrants in a Brazilian University" Does anyone know if this Portuguese ...
Hello everyone,PF din't call me for biometrics and with my documents. The PF ANALYSIS is already 鉁�.. and now my process is on MJSP analysis. Neither they visited my house or something...Should I be expecting something. Keep checking the site ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
Hello everyone,First of all thank you to everyone for all the help and all the best for the ones in process.I want to share my experience as today 20/01/2025 my process for naturalization has reached analyse MJSP.MY RNM was completing 1 year on ... Read More
Police Clearance Certificate for naturalization by Shahbaz Shaikh786
Bom dia expats,Can anyone share the experience of getting the Police Clearance Certificate for naturalization. As far as I know one I have to get from Brazil and another one from my country. Is there some specific details or way it needs to be done. ...
Hello everyone,First of all thank you to everyone for all the help and all the best for the ones in process.I want to share my experience as today 20/01/2025 my process for naturalization has reached analyse MJSP.MY RNM was completing 1 year on ... Read More
Celpe-Bras Requirement for Brazilian Citizenship by Pablo888
This was a topic that was brought up about a year ago and I wanted to give an update.For those who are applying for citizenship, I just finished the equivalent certification for that requirement.I just finished Level A2 of Portuguese for Foreigners ...
Hello everyone,First of all thank you to everyone for all the help and all the best for the ones in process.I want to share my experience as today 20/01/2025 my process for naturalization has reached analyse MJSP.MY RNM was completing 1 year on ... Read More
Naturalization Process by Yulana
who's going through the naturalization process? i am and i have a question.....i have all the necessary documents required hence there is the need for a police clearance from my country of origin, i know i can get that through the consulate ...
Hi guys, I got my police Clearance certificate issued by Indian consulate Sao Paulo. But there is no apostile. Is it valid as it is been issued in Brazil for naturalization and then I just need to get a sworn translation done. Read More
Brazilian Passport by Vin_glau08
Hello there. I am planning to get the Brazilian citizenship after my one year stay in brazil. My background I am married with a Brazilian with one bay. Anyone already change their passport ? How's the experience? How much and many months of ...
Hello everyone,After the naturalization how fast one can obtain Brazilian passport?Like getting RG and Election card is enough?Is military compulsory, if not then what document I have to submit for passport. As it is clearly mentioned it's needed in ... Read More
Where can I obtain "CERTID脙O DE ANTECEDENTES CRIMINAIS ..." by Duroman
Hi guys, I have applied for naturalization and submitted the required documents but yesterday I have received a message from the Policia Federal requesting me to submit a "CERTID脙O DE ANTECEDENTES CRIMINAIS DA JUSTI脟A FEDERAL 2陋 ...
@abthree thank you for the links. Just to be sure it's just this 2 I have to apply for or also on this link from the federal policehttps://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/antecedentes-criminais Read More
Where can I obtain "CERTID脙O DE ANTECEDENTES CRIMINAIS ..." by Duroman
Hi guys, I have applied for naturalization and submitted the required documents but yesterday I have received a message from the Policia Federal requesting me to submit a "CERTID脙O DE ANTECEDENTES CRIMINAIS DA JUSTI脟A FEDERAL 2陋 ...
Hello everyone can someone pls help me with naturalization application. I am trying to apply police Clearance certificate but I don't know if I have to apply for state and city or state and country. And if someone can share the link to apply for it ... Read More
Adding my name in my son's birth certificate
I am married to a Brazilian and have a son 2 yrs old.Can I add my name as his father in the birth certificate with my Brazilian marriage certificate. I have RNM and CPF, soon I will be applying for naturalization also. The marriage took place after ... Read More
Adding my name in my son's birth certificate
I am married to a Brazilian and have a son 2 yrs old.Can I add my name as his father in the birth certificate with my Brazilian marriage certificate. I have RNM and CPF, soon I will be applying for naturalization also. The marriage took place after ... Read More
Can I leave Brazil after applying for naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I would just like to know if I can leave Brazil after applying for naturalization with my indian passport. As an let's say I will wait for police visit to my house and leave to my country for a month. Anyways the process will take 6 months to ...
@jeff thank you for your reply how many steps are there in process. How much time normally it takes to reach mjsp Read More
Can I leave Brazil after applying for naturalization.
I would just like to know if I can leave Brazil after applying for naturalization with my indian passport. As an let's say I will wait for police visit to my house and leave to my country for a month. Anyways the process will take 6 months to ... Read More
Police Clearance Certificate for naturalization by Shahbaz Shaikh786
Bom dia expats,Can anyone share the experience of getting the Police Clearance Certificate for naturalization. As far as I know one I have to get from Brazil and another one from my country. Is there some specific details or way it needs to be done. ...
@abthree thank you鉂わ笍 Read More
Criminal Record / Citizenship by HorsesInTheSky
Hello all, I have a rather specific question. Here are the facts: - I am European (EU passport), with a clean record in my home country. - Have a criminal record in the USA (misdemeanor, 2019) - My son is born in Brazilian, so has a Brazilian ...
Bom dia expats!I am confused about how to obtain Police Clearance Certificate for naturalization. As far as I know I have to obtain one from Brazil and one from India. From last 5 yrs I have just lived in Brazil and India. -To obtain from Brazil I ... Read More
Police Clearance Certificate for naturalization
Bom dia expats,Can anyone share the experience of getting the Police Clearance Certificate for naturalization. As far as I know one I have to get from Brazil and another one from my country. Is there some specific details or way it needs to be done. ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
After completion of the course the level I will be certified with is A2 or B1 is it acceptable as per them it is, however they don't guarantee it. Saying depends on pol铆cia federal Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
@gadil72929 there will be on-site exam after completion of the course. They will give a letter "it's like confirmation of your existence there" with the certificate and it is approved for the naturalization. Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
@abthree GOOD NEWS FOR ALL EXPATS LOOKING FOR NATURALIZATION...I visited the FAAP UNIVERSITY CAMPUS and the certificate they provide with a letter of us being present there for examination is valid for NATURALIZATION. So there are 3 types of course ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
@abthreeFor sure I will pass the information it's one good option for all which is quite confusing or not been discussed much. Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
@duzzimeninoThank you for your reply it means a lot. However I was looking for intensive course. On their site I saw it's starting from April 1 which have 4 levels each level have 100 hrs.Its online on zoom call for 2 hrs which is from 7-9 pm ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
https://www2.faap.br/extensao-e-livres/intensive-online-portuguese-course/?Link for your reference. Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization.
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ... Read More
Brazil Ordinary Naturalization by alirkhorshid
Hello everyoneI have question about my situation for ordinary naturalization.I briefly describe my case:1 - My Child born in brazil 2- Three month later me and my wife got brazil RNM card.3- Two month later we travel abroad for 18 months.4- Now we ...
I have been searching about the naturalization and will be doing it soon. So for the language test there is ceple brass and the other option is to take a course and certification equivalent to that from a government recognised university or ... Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I鈥檝e done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here鈥檚 the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
@FR267 i have an account in HSBC India. The global money transfer allows you to transfer in around 20 countries without any charges and current market value. It includes india, UAE, USA, Canada, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc... But there is no ... Read More
CRNM Timeline by Alex1281
Trying to get the idea how long the process to obtain CRNM takes, could people here share their timelines?聽I would be applying on the grounds of marriage in Porto Alegre. Is it realistic to get it in a month? Also, will the police visit our ...
I am traveling to Brazil from India the second time and the first time with my RNM which is valid for next nine yrs as I got it 2 months back.Do I need a visa or just my rnm and passport is enough. Is there a need to visit the embassy in my city for ... Read More
Naturalization for brazil passport by Shahbaz Shaikh786
Recently one guy shared an information with me that he attended a portuguese languange course for immigrants an used the certificate issued it was accepted by policia federal. There was no interview for him. They just checked his documents and took ...
@abthree thank you for all the details. However I am only interested in the courses which will be accepted by federal police for naturalization. Doesn't matter free or paid. Read More
Naturalization for brazil passport by Shahbaz Shaikh786
Recently one guy shared an information with me that he attended a portuguese languange course for immigrants an used the certificate issued it was accepted by policia federal. There was no interview for him. They just checked his documents and took ...
@abthreeHi abthree thanks a lot, you are always a great help. You are the best馃 Read More
Naturalization for brazil passport by Shahbaz Shaikh786
Recently one guy shared an information with me that he attended a portuguese languange course for immigrants an used the certificate issued it was accepted by policia federal. There was no interview for him. They just checked his documents and took ...
@CanforbraThanks a lot, i hope after completing the course the certificate will be accepted by the police federal for naturalization Read More
Naturalization for brazil passport.
Recently one guy shared an information with me that he attended a portuguese languange course for immigrants an used the certificate issued it was accepted by policia federal. There was no interview for him. They just checked his documents and took ... Read More
I have two questions about Stable Union by NewBrazil
1. Once you get your permanent visa when would you loose it. For example if you left Brazil for over 2 years? If you separated from your Stable Union partner.聽2. If you do separate from a stable Union partner. What type of property and assets ...
@LukeinBrazilHi I got married 3 months back in sao paolo. As abthree said it varies from cartorio to cartorio. However there even one of my friend recently got married in Rio. I had to visit cartorio 3 times. There was confusion but in the end it ... Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I鈥檝e done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here鈥檚 the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
@abthree thank you馃檶馃専 for the information. I went to Santander today was a bit complicated and mis information. Online it's showing something else, so I was considering Banco do Brasil and planning to visit their branch tomorrow Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I鈥檝e done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here鈥檚 the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
@abthree hello, just want to know how's the charges of banco do Brasil as you have a account there. And I guess you would be transferring money from outside. Like I am planning to make transfers from HSBC to brazil. Are the big sums easy to transfer ... 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 ...
@Shahbaz Shaikh786Hello again just here to share a good news...I got my RNM today and I got it in exactly 1 month after I submitted the application. Its been less then 3 months I am in brazil. I am gonna make a video about my experience with ... 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 ...
@Peter ItamaracaI was thinking to go with some french fires based. As it will be a good cost control option, there will be waste next to nothing. I have set my Target customers. My experience allows me to have a vast range of ideas. However for now ... Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I鈥檝e done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here鈥檚 the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
Hello everyone,Does anyone have any idea or experience with Santander bank. As I am planning to open my first bank account in Santander.i have researched a bit and as it is an international bank i am planning to go with it . Because i will have some ... Read More
Marriage in Brazil by Gbawekanu
I'm seeking advice on planning my wedding to my Brazilian fianc茅e and handling the related legal requirements. I currently reside in the UK, while my fianc茅e resides in Brazil. We are aiming for a wedding in Brazil this February. We're ...
@Gbawekanu i have married to my fiance last month in santo andre, sao Paolo. The process was fast and easy. Here they just asked me for birth certificate apostille and single status certificate. After the translation I also had to register in ... Read More
I am scouting for where I am going to spend my retirement years by Pablo888
Not my first introduction on expat.com. Grosso modo, I am scouting for where I am going to spend my retirement years. Having spent most of my time in the northern hemisphere, I am partial to retiring in the southern hemisphere. Speak a couple of ...
@Pablo888 i have been to buzious it's realy good and I found it safe too 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 ...
Oieee i am Shahbaz from Mumbai, india. Recently have married a brazilian and I have baby boy (1yr). I have been working with costa cruises from last 5 yrs in the restaurant. I meet my wife there back in 2019. Have been travelling to Brazil from last ... Read More
CRNM Timeline by Alex1281
Trying to get the idea how long the process to obtain CRNM takes, could people here share their timelines?聽I would be applying on the grounds of marriage in Porto Alegre. Is it realistic to get it in a month? Also, will the police visit our ...
@ahmad raza57 thanks brother鉂わ笍 Read More
CRNM Timeline by Alex1281
Trying to get the idea how long the process to obtain CRNM takes, could people here share their timelines?聽I would be applying on the grounds of marriage in Porto Alegre. Is it realistic to get it in a month? Also, will the police visit our ...
@abthree it's been a week now and it gives me the details in verificar protocolo tab but doest show the detail in andamento requiremento tab. So once it's completes one month I can visit PF once without any appointment? Read More
CRNM Timeline by Alex1281
Trying to get the idea how long the process to obtain CRNM takes, could people here share their timelines?聽I would be applying on the grounds of marriage in Porto Alegre. Is it realistic to get it in a month? Also, will the police visit our ...
I have the protocolo with me and was checking ok the site they mentioned... There I have my rnm number and also the expiry date. Just want to know if they will call me or email me about CRNM card pickup or I have to keep checking their site. Read More