schuett17
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 30 January 2023
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Retirement temporary residency visa (Vitem XIV) renewal
Hello,I just received my vitem XIV retirement visa from the NYC consulate after going through the process. I will be leaving for Brazil to live shortly. The visa notes it is good for one year. Regarding renewal, is this a simple task once in Brazil ... Read More
Brazil Healthcare coverage for visa purpose. by nicholsharvey
What local Brazil health insurance company can I get a policy to coverage me for my retitement visa requirement?
Hello.I also just purchased insurance from Cigna ( Brazil only ) needed for my retirement visa.Check the link on the top of the page, it was very helpful with deciding coverage and fees.My Cigna is for 12 months but allows you to opt out on any ... Read More
Visa retirement/visa online status update
Does anyone know how often the Brazil ministry site updates on visa status processing.Whether by the day, week, etc.Thanks in advance. Read More
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 ...
Hello all,I just submitted my retirement visa electronically, can anyone give me an idea how long the approval took from that point to the next step to consulate visit (NY in my case) to receive the actual visa.thanks in advance for any information. Read More
US retiring to Brazil maybe June 1 question by schuett17
Hello,Look for advice and some clarification in advance of the actual retirement day.I'm planning on retiring June 1 and have begun preparing all the documents required ( social security, pension, etc )I'm told I must schedule an appointment with ...
@ibdegen Hello and thanks !! please send me any details you can and I was unaware a US citizen can get a retirement visa while actually in Brazil. I will be living in Sao Paulo and greatly appreciate any help.Best Regards,Kevin Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@abthree Hi and thank for the reply, I posted a question on the forum regarding the process if you get a chance to look and give any advice or info. Regards !!! Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello,My other half was transferred to her native Brazil over a year ago and after I have flown there now 9 times in the past 12 months I have decided to retire and move there. I love it there and cannot wait to finalize the process from the US to ... Read More
US retiring to Brazil maybe June 1 question
Hello,Look for advice and some clarification in advance of the actual retirement day.I'm planning on retiring June 1 and have begun preparing all the documents required ( social security, pension, etc )I'm told I must schedule an appointment with ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello Kevin here, new and planning on retiring to Sao Paulo in the coming months from the US. Main question is once I purchase expat health insurance here, how long before I can purchase a much cheaper one there? I'm reading and researching various ... Read More