@alevinthal
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Which docs must be apostillied for visa applications In Brazil by alevinthal
Hi. I am an American citizen apply for a retirement visa in Brazil. All my documents are ready to be presented, but I have questions about which have to be apostillized.I have read that only official government documents must be apostilled, and that ...
@abthree hi. That is exactly my understanding. I have engaged to a broker (br-visa) and they insisted all docs must be apostilled and they are arranging it and charging me. It is very frustrating. Read More
Which docs must be apostillied for visa applications In Brazil by alevinthal
Hi. I am an American citizen apply for a retirement visa in Brazil. All my documents are ready to be presented, but I have questions about which have to be apostillized.I have read that only official government documents must be apostilled, and that ...
@abthree I am talking about foreign documents. My US birth certificate and FBI background check must be apostilled but I don’t believe my US bank statements or letters from previous US employers must be apostilled. How can I have this ... Read More
Which docs must be apostillied for visa applications In Brazil
Hi. I am an American citizen apply for a retirement visa in Brazil. All my documents are ready to be presented, but I have questions about which have to be apostillized.I have read that only official government documents must be apostilled, and that ... Read More
What must be apostilled for vitem visas?
I am using a service here in Brazil to apply for my retirement visa. I have given them all of the documentation for the application and they are responsible for (among other things) appostilling and translating the documents.I understood that they ... Read More
Moving To Brazil To Live With My Girlfriend by TecoCherry
Hello all, a new member here and I thought I might as well introduce myself by explaining why I'm here and asking a few questions. This seemed like the best place I could find to hopefully get the answers my girlfriend and I need to reassure us and ...
on a more personal subject, brazil is its own country and different from what you are used to. You are coming as a tourist, and it is very important that you transition from being a tourist to a local. Resist the temptation to think “oh, in my ... Read More
Vitem IX Investment Visa Government Source Documents? by MGMExpat
Hello Forum,I'm am looking into moving to Brazil and would like to apply for a visa under a Vitem IX investment either through the property or business program. I have been to Brazil a few times and will most likely settle in the Sao Paulo, Rio, or ...
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Vitem IX Investment Visa Government Source Documents? by MGMExpat
Hello Forum,I'm am looking into moving to Brazil and would like to apply for a visa under a Vitem IX investment either through the property or business program. I have been to Brazil a few times and will most likely settle in the Sao Paulo, Rio, or ...
@Peter Itamaraca no, that is not what I am saying, I am not applying for a investment visa, I have my retirement visa. I was saying that I could apply for an investment visa should I care to. my attorneys observation was that I would not have to buy ... Read More
Vitem IX Investment Visa Government Source Documents? by MGMExpat
Hello Forum,I'm am looking into moving to Brazil and would like to apply for a visa under a Vitem IX investment either through the property or business program. I have been to Brazil a few times and will most likely settle in the Sao Paulo, Rio, or ...
@antonioggriffin you do need a visa after your tourist visa expires. I recommend you go for the easiest. Read More
Vitem IX Investment Visa Government Source Documents? by MGMExpat
Hello Forum,I'm am looking into moving to Brazil and would like to apply for a visa under a Vitem IX investment either through the property or business program. I have been to Brazil a few times and will most likely settle in the Sao Paulo, Rio, or ...
@antonioggriffin I was told by my attorney that you do not have to invest at one time. I have invested R$500,000 and could invest another R$500,000 if I want to get a visa based on property. I have also been told that I only have to ... Read More
Vitem IX Investment Visa Government Source Documents? by MGMExpat
Hello Forum,I'm am looking into moving to Brazil and would like to apply for a visa under a Vitem IX investment either through the property or business program. I have been to Brazil a few times and will most likely settle in the Sao Paulo, Rio, or ...
Gabriel Carvalho has been my attorney in Brazil for the last few years. He has helped me buy property, receive my retirement visa, and purchase a car. he is a principal at his law firm in Belo Horizonte and can help you with the legal issues that ... 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?
Having health insurance is required to get a retirement visa:https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-atlanta/servicos-consulares/visas/retirementAnd understand that getting Brazilian private insurance that works would be difficult, so I am getting ... 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 ...
That’s great, I hope mine goes that smoothly! 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 ...
@schuett17 I asked that question to the atlanta consulate and they said 6 to 20 days plus shipping time. 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 ...
That seems about 3X too high to me. I am in the middle of the retirement visa process myself. I am in Brazil gathering the documents for my retirement visa application, then flying to the US to mail my application (with my US passport!) to the ... Read More
steps to get retirement visa by alevinthal
I am in Brazil applying for a retirement visa with the Atlanta consulate. I am mailing my application to Atlanta.I am confused about something: Can I have my completed visa sent to me in Brazil for signature, or must I fly to the US, receive the ...
oops. I guess I will have to follow my passport, fly to the US and submit for my visa, then wait for it to come back and fly back to Brazil. I think I can figure out what to do for three weeks in the US. Read More