UhOhDetran
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Registration: 19 October 2023
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Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@abthree Thank you for the very detailed answer and the official source! Yes, it looks like a 1 year absense is okay! Read More
Finding a country to retire in by David Vankerkhoven
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
Just drop the requirement of English speaking and learn another language. It will open up MANY options.. Read More
Finding a country to retire in by David Vankerkhoven
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
@David Vankerkhoven Croatia is a little pricey, so it's not my favorite, but it's beautiful and has a lot to recommend it. I'm now a PR of Bulgaria, the EU's poorest member. Taxes are low, property is cheap to buy and own, and the cost of living ... Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@Peter Itamaraca That is interesting. It makes sense. The idea would be to leave for a year on an assignment and just come back after. Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@JNSQ86 Ah okay thanks guys! No, this would be my first time. Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ... Read More
Leaving Brazil... by UhOhDetran
Well, it's finally come to this point. Nearly two years ago, I moved to Brazil and became a permanent resident. Got to say, it was very fun and I learned some Portuguese and had an overall nice time....But my job has come to depend more on items ...
@Expatax Thanks a lot for that reminder! That's very helpful...it might have slipped my mind with all this stuff we're doing. Read More
Leaving Brazil...
Well, it's finally come to this point. Nearly two years ago, I moved to Brazil and became a permanent resident. Got to say, it was very fun and I learned some Portuguese and had an overall nice time....But my job has come to depend more on items ... Read More
Certify photocopies/copies for Foreign PR by UhOhDetran
My wife is Brazilian and I am applying to get her permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian application requires that I certify copies of certain documents and send them a scan of the certified copies. Has anyone got this done in Brazil ...
@Gasparzinho 777 : Just for reference, Canada immigation does not require apostilled documents. Read More
Certify photocopies/copies for Foreign PR by UhOhDetran
My wife is Brazilian and I am applying to get her permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian application requires that I certify copies of certain documents and send them a scan of the certified copies. Has anyone got this done in Brazil ...
Just an update. I got some certified copies of bills, birth certificate, and marriage certificate at the local tabelião. They do the required stamp -- just for further reference. Read More
Certify photocopies/copies for Foreign PR by UhOhDetran
My wife is Brazilian and I am applying to get her permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian application requires that I certify copies of certain documents and send them a scan of the certified copies. Has anyone got this done in Brazil ...
05/27/24 @abthree. If I understand correctly, an Apostille is slightly different than copy certification, where someone writes "this is a true copy of the original" on the copy. The immigration website still seems to want the ... Read More
Brazil drivers license by Waljah
Got an email from Detran saying that i have to do a tox test to renew my license. I am cool with that. Problem is that the tox test has to be done by may 30 or I incur a fine of R$1,500. 00. I won't be back in Brazil until July. License expires ...
If your license is still valid what about exchanging it for an SP license? Read More
Certify photocopies/copies for Foreign PR by UhOhDetran
My wife is Brazilian and I am applying to get her permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian application requires that I certify copies of certain documents and send them a scan of the certified copies. Has anyone got this done in Brazil ...
@abthree. If I understand correctly, an Apostille is slightly different than copy certification, where someone writes "this is a true copy of the original" on the copy. The immigration website still seems to want the latter.@Cserebogar .. I'm still ... Read More
Certify photocopies/copies for Foreign PR
My wife is Brazilian and I am applying to get her permanent residency in Canada. The Canadian application requires that I certify copies of certain documents and send them a scan of the certified copies. Has anyone got this done in Brazil ... Read More
Skilled Nominated Visa 190
Hey All, nice to meet everyone! I am thinking about applying for a permanent Australian visa to live and work in Australia!I am wondeirng if anyone had any idea about the Skilled Nominated Visa 190. More specifically:If a person gets invited after ... Read More