Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
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About me
American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
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Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
04/27/25 @thetravelfox. Congratulations, and boa viagem! Read More
Brazilian National ID Card by roddiesho
At some point I will go thru the challenging journey of getting my Brazilian Driver's License. In the meantime I have been researching what other card actually has my resident address on it. My Brazilian Permanent Residency card DOES NOT contain my ...
04/25/25 @roddiesho Roddie- I don't have ANY legal documents/cards with my address on them. I DID go through the tortuous process of getting my Brazilian Driver's License, back in 2023. It wasn't that difficult, haha, other than the plain INEPTITUDE ... Read More
Brazilian National ID Card by roddiesho
At some point I will go thru the challenging journey of getting my Brazilian Driver's License. In the meantime I have been researching what other card actually has my resident address on it. My Brazilian Permanent Residency card DOES NOT contain my ...
04/25/25 @roddiesho. As you say, the CRNM doesn't show your address; as MA22 says, neither does the Driver's License. The National ID Card -- CIN -- doesn't either, and is only available to citizens anyway. I know at least three "official" apps ... 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 ...
04/24/25 @Shahbaz Shaikh786 My process is completed today🥳🥳 - @Shahbaz Shaikh786 Congratulations -- I'm so happy for you!When your naturalization is printed in the Diário Oficial da União, be sure to print out several ... Read More
Brazil, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
04/20/25 First thing to learn is the jeitinho brasileiro. That will help you understand lots of things over here. - @martinsanThere's a classic crônica on this by the incomparable Paulo Mendes Campos: witty, true, and good reading practice ... Read More
Brazil, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
04/20/25 Anyway, this is my two-year anniversary of being blocked by Customs and Immigration at the Sao Paulo airport, so it is a fitting time for me to crawl back under the rock. Best Wishes All. Roddie Way Past Retirement 🕵 - @roddiesho ... Read More
Brazil, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
04/20/25 @abthree Atheists are not welcome in Brazil? - @alan279 I think that most Brazilians (with the exception of some Evangelicals) are largely indifferent with respect to atheism. There's certainly no reason for atheists to avoid ... Read More
Brazil, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
04/19/25 @roddiesho Ain't no traffic on the forum in recent days. You ain't missing nothing. - @alan279 True. We get occasional lulls, and this seems to be one of them. Between holidays and the world situation, I guess that's to be expected. Read More
Brazil, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
04/19/25 Brazil is a welcoming place for tourists. People are smiling and friendly. The scenery is breathtaking and the culture is enchanting. For a week or two Brazil can seem like heaven, no demands and no strings ... 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 ...
04/14/25 Can anyone confirm that a foreigner from Australia, Canada, and the US who currently hold an RNM does NOT need an e-visa to enter Brazil after April 10th Thx! - @Ipanema777That's true. Just show your valid passport and your CRNM. Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx
Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you
04/14/25 @dfray. "Indeferimento" does mean "rejection". The reason given is a discrepancy between the Sworn Translation(s) and the original(s) of your proof of income. Talk to the Sworn Translator about how to resolve it. As for the lack of a ... Read More
Tourist visa by Grongie
So I'm confused about my tourist visa.I spend 60 days at the end of last year in Brazil. I came back in January, the officer at the border said that I only had 30 days left. According to the internet I can't ask for an extension because I'm from a ...
04/09/25 My question is: I was issued a Brazilian tourist visa on 8 April 2024 which says it expires on 7 April 2034. After the back and forth, do you know if that visa is still valid, or do I need to request another tourist visa? Thanks - @EricPau ... Read More
How to renew expired Residency visa. Brazilian child. by n_ali
Finally I have got my visit visa to brazil approved. Can someone guide me now on process how to renew my expired Brazilian permanent residency.note: my child is Brazilian national. My Permanent Residency expired due to not entering brazil for more ...
04/09/25 can someone recommend immigration lawyers from florianopolis? would it be beneficial to hire a legal professional for my case. note: I am coming on VIVIS visa. My child has Brazilian citizenship. I want to apply for permanent residency ... 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 ...
04/09/25 @abthree I guess I was being worried for no reason. I saw my name on Monday and applied for the CIN (Former RG) today. I began September 27 2024 and finished the process April 7 2025. Thank you. - @thelifeofeoThat's great news -- ... Read More
RNM RETIREMENT VISA RENEWAL DOCUMENTS by whittakerlauren55
Hi,I received my retirement RNM card validate for 1 year in 2023 and have lived in Brazil since. The time to renew is approaching and I noticed that I can apply for renewal online. I used an immigration attorney to apply initially. My biometric data ...
04/08/25 @ibdegen. See Post #2 in this thread:/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1095211Also, Post #204 in this thread:/forum/viewtopic.php?id=882084&p=6 Read More