Conor Hennessy
@conorzinhoo
Irish expat in Brazil
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21 posts
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About me
Irish
Lives in Marília
Speaks English, intermediate Portuguese
Registration: 29 September 2010
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Indian want to marry in Brazil- how? by Vida97654
Hello I'm from India, I want to marry my Brazilian girlfriend in Brazil. what documents I'll need take from India to Brazil for marriage? can I marry her when I visit Brazil on tourist visa? and if I marry her can i stay there even ...
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i want to marry my Brazilian girlfriend in Brazil. by Vida97654
Hello I'm from India, I want to marry my Brazilian girlfriend in Brazil. what documents I'll need take from India to Brazil for marriage? can I marry her when I visit Brazil on tourist visa? and if I marry her can i stay there even after my ...
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=280525 My advice - Get married in your own country first. Much easier (in my experience) Read More
We'll miss you James by Julien
Hi everyone, I am very sorry and sad to announce these sad news, but our expert James passed away in horrible circumstances. I haven't got all the details, I've heard he got murdered last week in Macae. I've lost a friend, a mentor, ...
This is where I first made contact with this wonderful man!! I never met him in person but he helped me so much with all my doubts about moving to Brazil and the document process. Anyone who has done this, knows how hard it is!! RIP William James ... Read More
How did you obtain your driver's license?? by Namekeeper
I've been in Recife almost 4 years now and never felt the desire to drive here (wild insecure driving here) but now I'm in a situation where I'll have no choice but to drive. I waste too much time getting from point A to point B on the ...
I agree with you 100%. NO country is 100% welcoming. I know exactly how the Irish gov works also. My point was only comparing the amount of lessons and the CFC course compared to Ireland. And that being Irish in Brazil I have to start from scratch. ... Read More
How did you obtain your driver's license?? by Namekeeper
I've been in Recife almost 4 years now and never felt the desire to drive here (wild insecure driving here) but now I'm in a situation where I'll have no choice but to drive. I waste too much time getting from point A to point B on the ...
It isn't exactly the same though. Ireland doesn't have 40 hours CFC or have to do 25 driving lessons or the written Portuguese part. So what goes around comes around doesn't really apply in this case, pet! Read More
How did you obtain your driver's license?? by Namekeeper
I've been in Recife almost 4 years now and never felt the desire to drive here (wild insecure driving here) but now I'm in a situation where I'll have no choice but to drive. I waste too much time getting from point A to point B on the ...
Just be thankful you aren't Irish in this situation!!! I have to do the 25 driving lessons, the CFC (40 hours), the theory exam and everything else that you can think of!! :o Read More
Cost of living in Brazil 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Brazil in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Brazil you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Brazil? > accommodation ...
I bought here a few times also but I mostly eat lunch and the sogros so I don´t need that much food at home!! But in the future I will be buying again. When I bought last time (about 18 months ago) it was R$150 I think. Read More
Cost of living in Brazil 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Brazil in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Brazil you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Brazil? > accommodation ...
Hi all from Marilia SP. I don´t think the city is too expensive. I am in a lucky situation, live in the centre so have no need for a car and I also work in the centre so need for much public transport use. Having said that the prices have gone ... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
Also, just a tip from experiance, make sure you get a list of what you need from the cartorio & policia federal. It can be different sometimes. Another tip would be get married in your home country first if possible. Much easier. Boa sorte! Read More
Tourist visa for Australia
Hello I am hoping someone can help me with a query I have. I am Irish but I am living in Brazil. I want to know if I can apply for the eVisitor visa from Brazil or does it only matter the type of passport I have? And also will it have any impact on ... 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 ...
Great James :D Exactly what I was looking for haha The Policia are still telling me that I cannot work (but I have my workbook and protocolo so I am working!!!) 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 ...
Hello all! I was having problems about work visa here etc like everyone is having. I got married in January in Ireland to my Brazilian wife and then changed the marriage cert here for a Brazilian one. I then went off to Policia Federal with all my ... 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 ...
This was sent to me today by the Ministério da Justiça :D A Central de Atendimento do Ministério da Justiça informa que enquanto o processo de permanência estiver em trâmite o estrangeiro poderá trabalhar. Entre em contato com o Ministério do ... 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 ...
Hi all Thanks to wjwoodward's advice I now have my workbook in my hand. I got it the day after I went to Policia Federal. I just wanted to post this as I didn't even need the SINCRE number. I am married to a Brazilian so all the ministerio do ... Read More
Marriage and visa by lili23
Hello, I have a question. I live in the UK, I just got married to my Brazilian boyfriend who lives in the UK too. Id like to go to Brazil on my own next month and my husband will join me later. Does anyone know long will it take me to get the spouse ...
Thanks wj With this can i work while i wait for the policia to come and visit or just after they are finished? Cheers Conor Read More