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Lives in Medellín, Antioquia

Registration: 28 February 2015

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philmoto85 replied to a thread
4 years ago
saurabhshah

Visa after divorce by saurabhshah

Hello, So after visiting Brazil for 2 years frequently I have decided to get settled. Situation: I am an Indian and I arrived in May 2017 and got married with Brazilian woman in July and got divorced this year in May 2020. My RNE is valid until ...

philmoto85

The CRMN replaced the CIE. You don’t need anything else Read More

philmoto85 created a thread
4 years ago

Links to posts of new permanent visas - already have CIE

I have a CIE with my brazilian husband but we've been living in the US. Can someone point me to links about the new permanent visas and the process to change then to the new visa type?? Thanks Read More

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4 years ago

How long can we be out of brazil with CIE

I forgot. How long can we be out of Brazil before we risk losing our CIE?? 12 months? 18 months? I would come down for a little bit but Obviously is not possible because of COVID Thanks Read More

philmoto85 created a thread
6 years ago

Visa for Algerian - asking for a friend

I'm just wondering if anyone knows how difficult it is for an Algerian to get a tourist visa for Brazil. He's young but in college. thanks Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
6 years ago
waraich

Brazilian Nationality by waraich

Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...

philmoto85

Does the proof of residence have to be in my name or can it be in my spouses name? What are acceptable proofs. Is there a specific form the PF use? Thanks Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
6 years ago
prettylight

Permanent visa status - 2017 immigration law by prettylight

Does anyone know if the 2017 immigration law abolishes current permanent visas or just disallows them in the future? Would someone with a current permanent visa have to apply for residency? Can they still reside within the country and come and go at ...

philmoto85

OH WOW I totally missed the new law as I've been in the US with my husband for the last year. Does anyone have resources to learn about the new law. My CIE is valid until 2025. Does anyone know about what the new permanent status will look ... Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
7 years ago
jameshash

US Citizen marrying Brazilian national in Minas Gerais. by jameshash

I am looking to travel to Brazil before the end of this year (2017). I will be visiting my regional consulate located in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a tourist visa. I will be traveling to Barbacena, Minas Gerais to be with a long time boyfriend ( ...

philmoto85

If you get married the time you've been in Brazil (3 months) Etc is not going to be especially relevant if you get married in the US. Does he have a US visa? There's a good chance , if it's ok with his superiors, he could get a US visa ... Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
7 years ago
jameshash

US Citizen marrying Brazilian national in Minas Gerais. by jameshash

I am looking to travel to Brazil before the end of this year (2017). I will be visiting my regional consulate located in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a tourist visa. I will be traveling to Barbacena, Minas Gerais to be with a long time boyfriend ( ...

philmoto85

Is your intent to get married? Is it possible for him to get a visa and come to the US for a few days ? Does he still need Approval from his superior? Why would the approval be difficult in Brazil? is he still closeted due to military work? I ... Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
7 years ago
philmoto85

Changing and registering new address by philmoto85

I need to change my home address with the PF. Me and my spouse no longer have a place in Rio and are using a family address in Brasilia. How/where can I change my address with the PF? Do I need to change it in Brasilia or any PF location? ...

philmoto85

Could it be a bill in my spouse's name? I think that was the requirement initially when I got my CIE Read More

philmoto85 created a thread
7 years ago

Registering for Brazilian insurance

Where do I go to register to get Brazilian Health insurance and what do I need to do that? Thanks Read More

philmoto85 created a thread
7 years ago

Changing and registering new address

I need to change my home address with the PF. Me and my spouse no longer have a place in Rio and are using a family address in Brasilia. How/where can I change my address with the PF? Do I need to change it in Brasilia or any PF location? ... Read More

philmoto85 created a thread
7 years ago

Como Permanente visa stamp in new Passport

I will be needing to renew my US passport in the nearish future. I have my Permanency, CIE and stamp in my Passport 'como Permenante' when I renew my passport do I need to go back to the PF and have them stamp my new Passport? can that ... Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
7 years ago
saso22584

Do I have to stay in Brazil until my RNE is issued by saso22584

Hi all, I am applying for the RNE after my child birth, the protocola is valid for 180 days and could be extended yes but I need to go back to my home country as i still have pending issues there need to be settled. If the RNE takes time, can I use ...

philmoto85

Yes the Protoloco is a paper document that will have your photo on it (that you provided) and serves as a temporary CIE AND you will get the stamp in the passport 'como permanante' Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Starm86

My tourist visa has been refused by Starm86

we received the following email from embassy. is that mean that i cannot request a tourist visa??!!!! --------- Unfortunately, it is our duty to inform you that your husband's visa application has been refused. During the background ...

philmoto85

Is unfortunate about not going on the vacation but as you already applied for the permanent visa. Even if you aren't going to live there you should apply for it. Read More

philmoto85 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Starm86

My tourist visa has been refused by Starm86

we received the following email from embassy. is that mean that i cannot request a tourist visa??!!!! --------- Unfortunately, it is our duty to inform you that your husband's visa application has been refused. During the background ...

philmoto85

Does your child have Brazilian documentation? You might want to look into getting your child Brazilian brazilian documents and and then apply for your permanency residency as parent to a Brazilian child. The vacation probably won't work as you ... Read More