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Registration: 07 April 2022

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last year
antonioggriffin

Bad airport experiences by antonioggriffin

I think Dec 30,2023 was my second worst experience....One minute late at the check out desk and I hear...I guess you will have to pay for another ticket.... Latam/Delta cannot fix this because I booked through a third party which is Priceline.. Five ...

essxiv

I think Dec 30,2023 was my second worst experience....One minute late at the check out desk and I hear...I guess you will have to pay for another ticket.... Latam/Delta cannot fix this because I booked through a third party which is Priceline.. ... Read More

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last year
olad21

Brazil Tourist Visa by olad21

What are the hints to be successful in Brazil tourist visa.

essxiv

@olad21What do you mean by ”hints”? Read More

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last year
koirj

União Estável and Permanet VISA by koirj

Hello,I'm a foreigner living in Brazil with temporary VISA now.I want to get permanent VISA by utilizing Uniao Estavel with my Brazilian Girlfriend.Does anyone has this experience?I want to know how to proceed and what documents are necessary to get ...

essxiv

It’s actually an entire process to this. I recommend getting a Brazilian Lawyer. I can recommend you one if you need one Read More

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last year
poseidon72

Overstay in Brazil by poseidon72

I'm just wondering...if I were to overstay my Visa in Brazil by 3 days, other than the fine could it have an impact on Visa approval in the future?

essxiv

Not likely. Just pay the fine when you leave and come back, it’s like a parking ticket. Read More

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last year
dyantyi28

Fix payment from out of Brazil by dyantyi28

Hi allPlease how can I send money to a PIX account from another country? I don’t yet have a local bank account, I need to make a payment to someone and they gave me their PIX code to send the money to. I am currently not in Brazil Thank you

essxiv

You would have to transfer money to your Nu Bank account using an app like Wise. Then you could PIX people. Read More

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last year
Phil Mode

Family Reunion Visa by Phil Mode

I'm a dual citizen of Brazil and the US, and my wife is American. My wife and I got married in 2019 in the state of Oregon while we were living there. We have been in Rio for the last 2 weeks, and she's on a 90-day tourist visa.We are looking into ...

essxiv

I also have a Lawyer in Brazil if you need one. I know they can for a fact get your documents apostilled and translated without you having to leave the country. Let me know if you’d like me to send them your info! Read More

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2 years ago
menna153

tourist visa process by menna153

we've applied Nov 10th and haven't got any notes and our applications still in "sent " stage haven't moved to"under review " stage yet!!!!i've also emailed the embassy here in Egypt 10 days ago and still haven't received any response from them i'm ...

essxiv

we've applied Nov 10th and haven't got any notes and our applications still in "sent " stage haven't moved to"under review " stage yet!!!!i've also emailed the embassy here in Egypt 10 days ago and still haven't received any response from them i'm ... Read More

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2 years ago
OzneSil

Staying too long - resident taxes by OzneSil

Hi.If i works for a US company full time remotely, have zero business or income in Brazil, stay over 183 days in a house i own, and a citizen of both countries:1. Do both governments automatically know i am in Brazil and resort to each other?2. Does ...

essxiv

Hi.If i works for a US company full time remotely, have zero business or income in Brazil, stay over 183 days in a house i own, and a citizen of both countries:1. Do both governments automatically know i am in Brazil and resort to each other?2. Does ... Read More

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2 years ago
KellyMarieD

Home Loan from US Bank by KellyMarieD

Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Home loan from a bank in the US to buy a property in Brazil? Is this even possible?

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double post idk why Read More

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2 years ago
KellyMarieD

Home Loan from US Bank by KellyMarieD

Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Home loan from a bank in the US to buy a property in Brazil? Is this even possible?

essxiv

@KellyMarieD From my knowledge of how loans work in USA, it depends on your credit score, credit history, income, how much you need and the bank specifically. Some banks would probably offer you a type of loan if you made tons of money and had a ... Read More

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2 years ago
Guest6368

Can illegal become legal? by Guest6368

Hi everybody.This is my first post, but I've been following this group for quite a while.I'd like to know if, in the case me and my girlfriend have a child in Brazil, both of us being foreigners, would our illegal overstay become legal? I mean if we ...

essxiv

That’s a good question. I’m sure Abthree knows Read More

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2 years ago
jacinto61

Fines and Overstay by jacinto61

Hi allIs anyone able to clarify the position regarding overstay fines? If so please also send me a link to any official information that I can cite.My understanding is that the fine rate was increased to 100BRL a day up to 10,000 max from 21 Nov ...

essxiv

@abthree Definitely charged interest. Not sure how much but I know for a fact I paid almost double if not more. Read More

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2 years ago
Diksha

Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha

Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...

essxiv

I’m planning a trip in November and assuming the mandate is still in place l will have to deal with it. The Novavax is available here now as an option.  So at least there is that.  - ... Read More

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2 years ago
jasonlovesdogs

When to Carry US Passport by jasonlovesdogs

Hello, Does anyone know if I should always carry my US passport at all times in Brazil? Like even doing daily activities like going to a restaurant, shopping or the gym? Someone told me to carry a copy of my passport in case I get robbed but is ...

essxiv

@jasonlovesdogs Definitely not. I never carry my passport and I have 2 Driver License’s and I carry around my expired one just in case I need to identify myself. Never have I ever been asked for my passport by anyone. Neither will ... Read More

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2 years ago
sam1466

Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466

Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...

essxiv

@English Penguin Funny, my friend who is from Sao Paulo went to the Airport GRU policia federal yesterday and told him I need to pay my amount on arrival next week. And it would just be that amount, no interest included.  Read More