TonyRC
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Will the PF hold onto a CRNM card for very long? by ChristianInRio
Hi all, At the end of May, my spouse and I were in Brazil and completed the permanent resident process for my CRNM card. I was told the card would be ready for pick up from the PF location within 30-90 days. We have since returned to the US and ...
For what it's worth the PF in SP held onto mine for close to two years back in 2014-2016. I would assume they hold onto it for at least one year. Read More
Visa status during Pandemic by AfroPrince
Anyone have an idea on whether visa entrance requirements are extended if you haven't been able to travel to brazil during the pandemic? What happens if you are outside over 2 years of the visa limit? Can you extend you visa in your local ...
As per the website of the Brasilian Embassy in Berlin (http://berlim.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/entry_regulations_and_terms_of_stay.xml) you can please see below: For the period of absence of a maximum of 2 years, specified in Art. 135, Paragraph III ... Read More
Carteira de Trabalho
It seems the Carteira de Trabalho is now digital and can be applied for online. I am having difficulty doing this and was wondering if anyone had done so successfully. When I go to register it tells me that my CPF is not register with social ... Read More
Marriage Abroad - Change of Name by TonyRC
My wife (brazilian) and I were married abroad. We have an authenticated copy of our marriage certificate from the brazilian consulate where we got married. The foreign marriage certificate carries my wife's maiden name. Note the marriage was not ...
Hi, So does anyone know what is the exact procedure? Because the foreign marriage certificate will obviously carry her maiden name. At the moment all I have is the foreign certificate authenticated by the consulate. Will the Brazilian consulate ... Read More
Marriage Abroad - Change of Name by TonyRC
My wife (brazilian) and I were married abroad. We have an authenticated copy of our marriage certificate from the brazilian consulate where we got married. The foreign marriage certificate carries my wife's maiden name. Note the marriage was not ...
So then what is the easiest way to go about it? Should we hold off on registering the marriage in brazil and go back to the consulate and ask them to process a name change? Or is the only way to go through a lawyer? Read More
Marriage Abroad - Change of Name
My wife (brazilian) and I were married abroad. We have an authenticated copy of our marriage certificate from the brazilian consulate where we got married. The foreign marriage certificate carries my wife's maiden name. Note the marriage was not ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
Military service is obligatory so while it may not effect you, if you have any Brazilian born child they will be obligated to serve in the military upon reaching 18 years of age.Hi James, regarding the above what exactly are the implications for ... Read More
Traveling South America on a CIE card by stevefunk
Hi So I'm curious If you have an RNE and CIE card can you travel to Mercosul countries just using the card like a Brazilian? I've noticed my Brother and sister in law don't even take there passports when they travel in South ...
So when using your CIE is there no record of you entering or exiting Brazil??? Obviously there is no stamp in your passport (since you don't need it) but don't they at least enter your info in the immigration system to know if you have left ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
I too have just received an email that my CIE is ready for pickup at PF. I applied on Nov. 18th so that is 3 weeks ago. I had already done the VIPER procedure at the Brazilian Consulate, I don't know if that influences the process. Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
Thanks for the quick reply! Assuming the CIE is not ready in time what would happen if I did not alert the PF about my absence? Would it not just sit there waiting for me till I eventually return? The PF where I applied happens to be LAPA in Sao ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
Hi, I am currently in Brazil having received my VIPER visa from the consulate in my home country. I have successfully hurdled the trip to the PF and have received a paper with my Protocol and RNE numbers on it. My passport has also been stamped ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Thanks! It works Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
Hello, Is there a way to find out if the CIE card is ready? Thanks! Read More
How to register a marriage to a Brazilian citizen outside Brazil by James
When a Brazilian citizen marries a foreign national outside of Brazil, while the marriage is legal in Brazil it must be registered at the Consulado-Geral do Brasil where they reside (not necessarily always the same country where the marriage ...
Hi Tony, That's correct, upon arrival in Brazil you can register the marriage at the 1º Oficio de Registro Civil either in the city of your residence in Brazil or the 1º Oficio de Registro Civil in Brasília. In your city would ... Read More
Considerations surrounding Brazilian citizenship and naturalization by James
Naturalization in any country is nothing to be taken lightly by any stretch of the imagination. This is especially the case here in Brazil because citizenship, however obtained, carries with it certain serious responsibilites as well as rights. So ...
William, Thank you for the information. I read somewhere that even if you do not owe taxes (ie. under the threshold) you still have to file a document saying as much? Is this correct? Also if you do not file anything your CPF expires after 2 ... Read More