Justin K
Irish looking for information about Brazil
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About me
Irish
Lives in Dublin
Speaks English Basic Portuguese
Registration: 01 January 2015
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We'll miss you James by Julien
Hi everyone, I am very sorry and sad to announce these sad news, but our expert James passed away in horrible circumstances. I haven't got all the details, I've heard he got murdered last week in Macae. I've lost a friend, a mentor, ...
So sad to read this news. Condolences to his family and friends. James was always so helpful in answering questions on various topics in relation to Brasil - thanks to him and his willingness to share his immense knowledge my move here was made ... Read More
Reentering with Student Visa prior to expiring by Elleyese
Hello everyone!!! I have some questions here... firstly i am hoping they make sense AND hoping someone here can help me with them ;) OK I have both a Student Visa * and Tourist Visa (*I have had an older student visa in the past (issued 2012) ...
Hi James, One more question on this topic if thats ok ? I am about to apply for a VITEM-IV Student Visa as thankfully I have been accepted on one of the Portuguese language courses on the approved list... the course runs from January 2016 to ... Read More
Reentering with Student Visa prior to expiring by Elleyese
Hello everyone!!! I have some questions here... firstly i am hoping they make sense AND hoping someone here can help me with them ;) OK I have both a Student Visa * and Tourist Visa (*I have had an older student visa in the past (issued 2012) ...
Hi James, Thanks for the speedy reply. Are you aware of any cases where people have stayed on a student visa for 6 or 12 months ? I m really keen to become proficient and feel that this amount of time invested in learning the language will be ... Read More
Reentering with Student Visa prior to expiring by Elleyese
Hello everyone!!! I have some questions here... firstly i am hoping they make sense AND hoping someone here can help me with them ;) OK I have both a Student Visa * and Tourist Visa (*I have had an older student visa in the past (issued 2012) ...
Hi, I am planning to commit to studying Portuguese in Rio for 6 to 12 months next year as I have an opportunity to take a short career break and was hoping to hear about other peoples experiences. My plan is attend one of the recognized ... Read More
Location of new Metro Station in Rio / Barra de Tijucia by Justin K
Hi, Does anyone know where the Metro station in Barra de Tijucia will be located once the extension to the line opens in 2016 ? What is the commute to PUC currently like with the bus ? Many thanks, Justin.
Thank you James. Read More
Location of new Metro Station in Rio / Barra de Tijucia
Hi, Does anyone know where the Metro station in Barra de Tijucia will be located once the extension to the line opens in 2016 ? What is the commute to PUC currently like with the bus ? Many thanks, Justin. Read More
Student visa and return ticket by TheYetzter
Hey there! I am currently under a visitor visa and I am enrolling in a Portuguese course that starts in February. I will return to the United States for 6 weeks to work on my student visa paperwork. I have heard of visas being denied due to the ...
Hi James, Just a quick question in relation to this thread... In terms of participation in a language course what type of school or university is acceptable to the authorities for obtaining a student visa or renewal of same? Anyone recommend in a ... Read More
Brasil residents visa by Justin K
Hi, To qualify for a residents visa in Brasil by investing 150,000 RS minimum in property (or business) does anyone know if the purchased property must be rented out or can the owner live in that same property? Thanks, Justin.
Thanks James - sound advice. Read More
Brasil residents visa by Justin K
Hi, To qualify for a residents visa in Brasil by investing 150,000 RS minimum in property (or business) does anyone know if the purchased property must be rented out or can the owner live in that same property? Thanks, Justin.
Hi James, Thanks for the response so quickly. When did they close this off ?- what a pity. As I am not yet ready to get married and do not have any children with a Brazilian partner I guess I ll have to look at other options such as the business - ... Read More
Brasil residents visa
Hi, To qualify for a residents visa in Brasil by investing 150,000 RS minimum in property (or business) does anyone know if the purchased property must be rented out or can the owner live in that same property? Thanks, Justin. Read More