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last week
Sampa_Brooklin

Golden Visa via Real Estate investment by Sampa_Brooklin

Hello - I am interested in contacting any expats on this forum who have obtained residency in Brazil based on real estate investment. I own two properties in Brazil and am looking to apply for the residency but it has been extremely difficult ...

sfcastro

@Peter Itamaraca 3/ Funds must have been transferred through the Central Bank of Brazil (not the same as the Bank of Brazil), and a copy of all Exchange Contracts will be required showing the currency exchange and details. This is a relatively new ... Read More

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5 months ago
mikehunter

Did you know there a Digital CRNM App? Of course, there is a catch… by mikehunter

Well, I found that Brasil has a digital CRNM for foreigners. I can’t speak to android but for the iPhone, it’s basically impossible to install - because you have to have your AppleID set up to be Brasilian. My AppleID is US based and I ...

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@amelie2301I also entered the information on the app manually and it took 3-4 days for it to be verified and once the verification was completed, I had access to the digital CRNM. Read More

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8 months ago
mikehunter

2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter

The attached links explain the situation.  TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...

sfcastro

Thank you everyone. I could read in Portuguese. And my status is "Seu documento foi encaminhado para impressão." now! -@koirjWhen was your interview at the PF? Mine was in mid-January in RJ and my status is still showing as ... Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
9 months ago
Mrxx

Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx

Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you

sfcastro

@Pantai79 As part of my application, I was only able to pay via Boleto. Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
10 months ago
californiainbrazil

Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil

If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...

sfcastro

Appreciate the advice. The TV will be over $500 and it's an odd size not sold in Brazil Read More

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10 months ago
Cakinator

Digital Nomad Visa Migrante Web by Cakinator

I wanted to start a new thread/post on this as the first one Abthree posted kind of got inundated with conversations about Overstaying. But is herefor reference My question is has anyone managed to outsmart the log-in for the Migrante WebSystem. ...

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@Traveler 67My application took 7 weeks before they began to review my application and the status changed from EM TRANSMITE. Read More

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11 months ago
Mrxx

Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx

Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you

sfcastro

@sovelong When you have your documents translated, be sure and ask for a wet/original signature on the translation vs. a digital signature. My experience is 50/50 on acceptance of a digital signature on the translations and I have had to go back ... Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
11 months ago
Mrxx

Digital Nomad Visa Renewal by Mrxx

Hi Guys! Glad to be here on this community. I am just wondering if someone can share on the process on how to renew the Digital Nomad Visa? I had mine 2022 and it s almost gonna be 1 year, i would like to extend for another year. Thank you

sfcastro

@sovelong As part of my renewal recently, I was required to have my employment contract have language included to say that I was allowed to do my job remotely, signed by both my employer and me, and then have the updated agreement officially ... Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
11 months ago
alonedestroyer

Digital Nomad Renew /MigranteWeb help by alonedestroyer

Hey folks,I am trying to renew my digital nomad visa and I am running into issues on the migrantweb website, really hope I am just being silly and there is an easy answer here.I looked through the options for 'Area of Activity' and found 'Other ...

sfcastro

I just listed my residence address in Brazil, which would show where you are working from in Brazil for your foreign company.  Read More

sfcastro created a thread
last year

Real Estate Prices in Brazil

I been looking at properties in Brazil for a couple of years in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. One observation that I find strange is that I see a number of properties that I have been tracking and despite the fact that they have not sold in over ... Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
last year
mikehunter

Did you know there a Digital CRNM App? Of course, there is a catch… by mikehunter

Well, I found that Brasil has a digital CRNM for foreigners. I can’t speak to android but for the iPhone, it’s basically impossible to install - because you have to have your AppleID set up to be Brasilian. My AppleID is US based and I ...

sfcastro

@mikehunter What is the official name of the app? Thanks Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
last year
itsmeromi

Digital Nomad Renewal by itsmeromi

Hello all,My visa is expiring on the 15th Dec 2023. I can get all the documents. I just wanted to know has anyone applied Migrante web by themselves? Last time an agent did for me and this i dont have money to hire an agent. Can i do it navigate ...

sfcastro

What states have you been living in during your visa time? You will need a criminal clearance certificate from each state Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
last year
itsmeromi

Digital Nomad Renewal by itsmeromi

Hello all,My visa is expiring on the 15th Dec 2023. I can get all the documents. I just wanted to know has anyone applied Migrante web by themselves? Last time an agent did for me and this i dont have money to hire an agent. Can i do it navigate ...

sfcastro

Yes, you can complete the MigranteWeb forms yourself. Note that once you submit your application, it is taking 7-8 weeks before being assigned for review. I emailed asking if there was anyway to accelerate the process if the visa was expiring and ... Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
last year
Grongie

Digital nomad visa when you're already in Brazil by Grongie

Is it possible to get a digital nomad visa when you're already in Brazil or do you need to go back home and deal with the consulate there?Or can you go to any country as long as they have a Brazilian consulate?

sfcastro

@digitalnomad2023 My residency beginning date under a digital nomad visa was the date I arrived in Brazil, not the date the consulate issued the visa Read More

sfcastro replied to a thread
last year
Pablo888

Brazil VITEM Investment Visa Information by Pablo888

There have been many old threads about retirement visas but I could not see anything about the VITEM Investment Visa (both by investment or by real estate).There are several threads regarding this -> ...

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@Peter ItamaracaOnce the investor purchases the real estate in excess of the values required, does the investor simply submit the proof of payment, matricula and estritura (deed) in MigranteWeb to get the investor residence visa? Are there any ... Read More