@lawyer_rio
Dutch expat in Brazil
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Dutch
Lives in Rio de Janeiro
Speaks Dutch, English, Portuguese, German
Registration: 28 August 2013
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Tourist VISA Expiration by abjack
I am a US citizen. In 2012 I was studying in Buenos Aires and got a VISA at that time to go to Brazil for a short trip. I am going back to Brazil next month for World Cup and am trying to figure out if my VISA is still valid. At the time, I ...
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VIPER (marriage) again (deported for too much time) by jota23
A friend of mine and his family would like to move to Brazil and he has a job lined up. He's married to a Brazilian and they have a son together. He had permanência previously but he spent too much time outside of Brazil (a little over 2 ...
The problem with the Miami consulate at the moment is that they seem to be flooded due to the world cup. http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/05/16/4121824/visa-obstacles-hurting-world-cup.html As for the entry being denied, IMHO, that was abuse of ... Read More
Are Brazil's Airports ready for the World Cup? by dan001
I've had the opportunity to fly frequently to many airports in Brazil. During Carnival it's chaotic at GIG or SDU. I can imagine the airports being much more chaotic, but I am not sure what the airports are planning to do. I imagine more taxi's ...
Everybody wears orange jumpsuits here.... we wouldn't be able to tell the difference between street cleaners (garis) and convicts if we wanted to! :/Convicts wear Flamengo shirts :D Read More
Tourist VISA Expiration by abjack
I am a US citizen. In 2012 I was studying in Buenos Aires and got a VISA at that time to go to Brazil for a short trip. I am going back to Brazil next month for World Cup and am trying to figure out if my VISA is still valid. At the time, I ...
On a 5 or 10 year visa, you're granted a 90 day stay. It has nothing to do with the validity of the visa. Read More
Getting married in Brazil - Visa expiring by sen5e
Hi, I am currently in Brazil. I came on a 90 day visa and just had it extended at the Federal Police for another 90 days. I have 3 months left until my visa expires (until my total of 180 per year). I have to be out of Brazil by August 9th. Does ...
From a legal point of view, visa status is not an issue. Read More
Are Brazil's Airports ready for the World Cup? by dan001
I've had the opportunity to fly frequently to many airports in Brazil. During Carnival it's chaotic at GIG or SDU. I can imagine the airports being much more chaotic, but I am not sure what the airports are planning to do. I imagine more taxi's ...
Hey, I studied international standards for highway (road) design, and signage requirements. I can tell you that São Paulo does not follow the "international" standard and prefers the "Brazilian" standard. .Actually, there ... Read More
Are Brazil's Airports ready for the World Cup? by dan001
I've had the opportunity to fly frequently to many airports in Brazil. During Carnival it's chaotic at GIG or SDU. I can imagine the airports being much more chaotic, but I am not sure what the airports are planning to do. I imagine more taxi's ...
I think you are misunderstanding the intent of my question. I am not comparing anything to Canada, rather I am being objective about what I see. My Brazilian friends here are also all wondering the same thing. Will the airports be able to handle ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
It seems ridiculous, and the logic escapes me completely, why one would need to conduct a home visitBecause the granting of nationality is a discretionary decision. They may deny on any grounds, although I doubt that happens. I assume it is to ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
I'm wondering what the purpose of the visit is, because having Brazilian born child gives the right to naturalization,You don't have a right to naturalisation. You have a right to remain in Brazil, you have a right to a permanent visa, and ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
Thanks for your reply :one .....at the moment she is waiting for ordinary naturalization and so far she have no idea how long its gonna take... approximately how is the process of "Opção de Nacionalidade" and onward from here ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
Hi Sven, Thanks for the heads up on that option, it sure is helpful. Would it matter WHEN she was born or is it different than those "born before"??? Cheers, JamesThere where several changes over the years. Yes, the when is important. ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
Dear James, My wife is an American citizen from Brazilian mother since last few years she is living and working in Brazil,If your wife has a Brazilian mother, Naturalisation is not the correct path. She should have applied for ... Read More
Separation of Church and State - Avoid the Culture Shock by James
For all expats coming to Brazil from countries that truly have separation of church and state don't expect to find that in Brazil. First of all, I have nothing whatsoever against the Catholic faith. Quite to the contrary, I respect all religions ...
"The schools are not in any way involved in the religious life of the students. " That is questionable at least. Religious education is mandatory, and religious education is what the teacher wants, e.i. it may be catholic or "crente". In most cases ... Read More
2014 FIFA WORLD CUP FIASCO UPON US by James
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u531/wjwoodward/COPA_zpsa81ba13d.jpg FIFA has announced publicly that the stadiums in São Paulo and Curitiba will not be ready until the last minute. Personally from my years of experience here in Brazil I highly ...
As for the stadium, it was a complete waste, at the cost of people lives too. Yes it look very nice but it will just turn into a waste after the World Cup. I do not think they will be holding Boi Manaus or Carna Boi there as the people that attend ... Read More
2014 FIFA WORLD CUP FIASCO UPON US by James
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u531/wjwoodward/COPA_zpsa81ba13d.jpg FIFA has announced publicly that the stadiums in São Paulo and Curitiba will not be ready until the last minute. Personally from my years of experience here in Brazil I highly ...
If they renewed the airport in Manaus, at least SOME good have come out of this world cup. The stadium in Manaus? Ridiculous. Read More