BrasilCanada
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Lives in Recife
Registration: 31 October 2013
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RNE based on Brazilian Child, expires in Nov. 2023 by BrasilCanada
Hello, we had a child in Brazil, whole family received our RNE but have since moved out of Brazil. They expire this November and I understand they no longer exist and it is a Migration card now. Do I need to live in Brazil again to receive this ...
@abthree Thank you for this update. My oldest son is turning 18 this August. We would like to move to Brazil and he would like to go to school in the USA while we live in Brazil and return during off times. Will he still be able to get his permanent ... Read More
Tavelling to Brazil with precious metals by klausklar
Hello!Does anybody know is it ok to travel to Brazil with some gold and/or silver coins? If yes, what are the limits and is it stated whether they should be in checked luggage or carry on?Grateful for any information!
@klausklar for what its worth, I brought about 150 ounces into Brazil, from Canada through the USA. Entering was fine, no questions asked. After a couple years we went back to Canada, and upon leaving, we were stopped by the baggage people after ... Read More
RNE based on Brazilian Child, expires in Nov. 2023 by BrasilCanada
Hello, we had a child in Brazil, whole family received our RNE but have since moved out of Brazil. They expire this November and I understand they no longer exist and it is a Migration card now. Do I need to live in Brazil again to receive this ...
@abthree Thanks, my son does have his brazilian passport. Since we would apply for PR based on child, we would need to make an appointment with the PF and "start over". Do I need an address in Brazil to reapply? I guess so, since it is based on ... Read More
RNE based on Brazilian Child, expires in Nov. 2023
Hello, we had a child in Brazil, whole family received our RNE but have since moved out of Brazil. They expire this November and I understand they no longer exist and it is a Migration card now. Do I need to live in Brazil again to receive this ... Read More
If you've applied for a Permanent Visa based on marriage or child read by James
Foreigners can work before having a permanent visa granted The 7. ª Turma TRF / 1. ª Region granted unanimously, to a foreigner the right to engage in gainful activity in Brazil. Although the plaintiff has not yet received his permanent visa, being ...
I don't know if you have heard yet, but there is a whole new process for those with Brazilian children or spouse. It is a very simple process, get 2 pics, fill application form, make an appointment at the federal police office, yes they ... Read More
Certidao de estado legal by BrasilCanada
Hello fellow º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s, We have applied for our Permanent Visas, waiting patiently, but when we applied, the federal agent said we can apply for our certificate of legal status. What is this thing? Also we have our protocol number. What happens now, ...
Thanks for your help with this Matt. Much appreciated. Read More
Certidao de estado legal by BrasilCanada
Hello fellow º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s, We have applied for our Permanent Visas, waiting patiently, but when we applied, the federal agent said we can apply for our certificate of legal status. What is this thing? Also we have our protocol number. What happens now, ...
Thanks usmc_mv I guess I better go get my SINCRE number. I didn't even know about this. They never suggested anything about it. But back to my question - what is this certificate of legal status. Why do I need to get this? I have a child, this is ... Read More
Certidao de estado legal
Hello fellow º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s, We have applied for our Permanent Visas, waiting patiently, but when we applied, the federal agent said we can apply for our certificate of legal status. What is this thing? Also we have our protocol number. What happens now, ... Read More
Protocol Number and Banking Options by BrasilCanada
Bom Dia Gente! I have a question, we have our Protocol number now. Which bank would you recommend opening an account with? I tried yesterday with Bradesco, but after 2.5 hours and needing to wait till today for a phone call, was rejected. The ...
oh boy, read that post and could almost rewrite it with my experience. I was told with the Protocol number I can open an account. I will not get the permanent visa till after the police visit, which they could not tell me when I would receive. Man, ... Read More
Protocol Number and Banking Options
Bom Dia Gente! I have a question, we have our Protocol number now. Which bank would you recommend opening an account with? I tried yesterday with Bradesco, but after 2.5 hours and needing to wait till today for a phone call, was rejected. The ... Read More
Passport for Children by BrasilCanada
Hello, I am in the process of applying for a passport. I am filling the online form, but it is asking for a CPF number. Does my baby need to get a CPF number first? Thanks Shaun
Again WJ, many thanks this is very informative. I realized after, that I had said that my son was emancipated, and that is why it was asking for his CPF. It is all fixed now. I have an appointment and hope this should go smoothly. In the meantime ... Read More
Passport for Children
Hello, I am in the process of applying for a passport. I am filling the online form, but it is asking for a CPF number. Does my baby need to get a CPF number first? Thanks Shaun Read More
If you've applied for a Permanent Visa based on marriage or child read by James
Foreigners can work before having a permanent visa granted The 7. ª Turma TRF / 1. ª Region granted unanimously, to a foreigner the right to engage in gainful activity in Brazil. Although the plaintiff has not yet received his permanent visa, being ...
Quick question - do I apply by myself on behalf of my family, or do I need to apply, my wife needs to apply, and my other children need to apply? I noticed on the document that the declaration of criminal status and the economic dependence is ... Read More
If you've applied for a Permanent Visa based on marriage or child read by James
Foreigners can work before having a permanent visa granted The 7. ª Turma TRF / 1. ª Region granted unanimously, to a foreigner the right to engage in gainful activity in Brazil. Although the plaintiff has not yet received his permanent visa, being ...
Thanks, WJ, do I have to apply online first - if so, where do I apply for a permanent visa, when applying through a brazilian child? Thanks Shaun Read More
If you've applied for a Permanent Visa based on marriage or child read by James
Foreigners can work before having a permanent visa granted The 7. ª Turma TRF / 1. ª Region granted unanimously, to a foreigner the right to engage in gainful activity in Brazil. Although the plaintiff has not yet received his permanent visa, being ...
Thank you WJ, Yes we are living in Recife right now, heading down south to a smaller town. We had plans to get the investor visa, but my wife was pregnant and made more sense to apply for the permanent visa from a brazilian baby, because it is ... Read More