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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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.聽 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
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 ...
04/04/25 Tribunal de justi莽a S茫o Paulo when I enter and click on Certid茫o, show me 2 options 1. Certid玫es eproc 2. Certid玫es SAJ. Please tell me about this. - @Janaan1 Every Tribunal de Justi莽a organizes ... 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 ...
04/03/25 Do you know where I can find the link, state police and federal for Police clearance certificate. If you know please send me. - @Janaan1 The clearances for naturalization have to come from the judicial authorities, not the police.You can ... 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 ...
04/03/25 So that means I have to translate in Portuguese my birth certificate. I think birth certificate is required for naturalization. If you know, can you please share a link that what kind of documents, I need for naturalization or translate in ... 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 ...
04/03/25 Which other documents i need to translate in Portuguese? - @Janaan1 Any official document from a foreign country in a foreign language with the exception of a passport requires an apostille from the country where it was issued (or ... Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Migrante Web by Cakinator
I wanted to start a new thread/post on this as the first one Abthree posted kind of got inundated with conversations about Overstaying. But is herefor reference My question is has anyone managed to outsmart the log-in for the Migrante WebSystem. ...
04/02/25 Do I need a brazilian criminal record aswell? I know i need to pay some fees aswell, but i can't find them anywhere? - @asger If you've only been here on a tourist visa, you should not need a local criminal background check. Read More
Digital Nomad Visa Migrante Web by Cakinator
I wanted to start a new thread/post on this as the first one Abthree posted kind of got inundated with conversations about Overstaying. But is herefor reference My question is has anyone managed to outsmart the log-in for the Migrante WebSystem. ...
04/02/25 @californianinbrazil.聽 Congrats -- it was quite an odyssey!Are you sure that that last item isn't "date de cadastro" though, or something similar?聽 If it's really "data de castrado", you should probably rethink the whole ... 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 ...
04/02/25 I have a question that has bothered me and is bothering me again. Did you update your marriage or stable union certificate before applying for citizenship? I didn't do mine and realized before biometrics. I thought they would bring it up ... 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 ...
04/02/25 I am not sure that this will be the case for Brazil - but I intend to apply for Brazil citizenship as soon as I am able to. - @Pablo888 Becoming a Brazilian citizen is easy: once a foreign resident can satisfy the language requirement, ... 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 ...
04/01/25 This is not a time to travel internationally if you can hold it off. They are deporting or not admitting visa holders every week. No matter what the rules are. This is mainly in the USA. Just be prepared.Roddie In Retirement馃暤 - ... Read More
Are you assimilated to Brazil? Fun Facts by bepmoht
Todays Fun Fact Quiz. Are you assimilated to Brazillian Society Three easy questions to evaluate your Brazillian assimilation.1. Have you memorized your CPF number?2. Do you turn the key in your house door two rotations to lock it?3. Have you ...
03/31/25聽 @abthree Drogasil is the closest pharmacy to me, and I like their app. Page Menos, Indiana and Velane are also close. Do you have any preference? Do I have to sign-up to an old peoples discount plan (they know my age, of course)? - ... Read More
Are you assimilated to Brazil? Fun Facts by bepmoht
Todays Fun Fact Quiz. Are you assimilated to Brazillian Society Three easy questions to evaluate your Brazillian assimilation.1. Have you memorized your CPF number?2. Do you turn the key in your house door two rotations to lock it?3. Have you ...
03/30/25聽 1), No, I know my SS# by heart, but I don`t even use the CPF to bother.Roddie in Retirement馃暤 - @roddiesho CPF is needed for paying Brazilian income tax, registering property, using Minhas Importa莽玫es, and ... Read More