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soliloquy2020
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Registration: 05 March 2022
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Canada Ratifies Apostille Convention May 16, 2023 by abthree
Good news for our Canadian members. Canada ratified the Apostille Convention on May 16, 2023, with an effective date of January 11, 2024.Presumably, the delay will give the Federal Government and the Provinces time to designate and train the ...
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As a Canadian living in Brazil and being in the process applying for a permanent residency, I wish to thank you for sharing this information. Read More
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Problem getting a retirement visa in Brazil by alevinthal
I want to get a retirement visa in Brazil. I have all of the documents required for the application (birth certificate, drivers license, bank letter…) but I don’t have “proof of retirement”. I have no pension and am not ...
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@rraypo I am interested in getting the name of your facilitator in SP. I have a temporary resident visa based on retirement that expires in November and I want to apply for permanent residency based on retirement. I also have some questions about ... Read More
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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 ...
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@abthree Hello. Do you know if the terms and conditions for renewal of a temporary visa for retirees have been published? And can permanent visa be obtained based on retirement? Read More
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Tax Preparation Service Costs by seinfo3
I just received a quote for tax preparation and they seem quite high compared to overseas tax preparation services provided in the US.Preparation and delivery of 2022 Annual Tax return DIRPF for the period in which I became a Tax Resident (December ...
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@seinfo3 Yes I would like the contact for your tax preparer (accountant or lawyer). Thank you Read More
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English speaking divorce lawyer in Brasilia by dandowumn
Much to my disappointment, my Brazilian spouse has asked for a divorce. I am very sad, but I also feel that I need to protect my interests if the divorce goes through. Any suggestions for how to find a lawyer here in Brasilia?
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@dandowumn look at the Amorim law firm website. They have a clientele of expats and provide services in a variety of areas of law. I was very satisfied with their services. Read More
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Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
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There is a home warranty in Brazil for visible and hidden defects. See the article below. But the article does not specify whether the guarantee applies only when the builder is a construction company. Does anyone know? I ask because I bought a ... Read More