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Paul Stark
American expat in Panama
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Registration: 04 August 2016
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Need current info for spousal residency by Paul Stark
Hi Everyone. This is my first post in this forum. My wife, a Brasilian citizen, and I are planning to move to Vila Velha the middle of next month, October. This will be my first time in Brasil. I am a 62 year old U.S. citizen. I am overwhelmed by ...
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Thank you, Pete. But what are the required documents? I understand that they have changed, particularly in terms of the requirements for legalization (apostille), they being relaxed to some extent now. With thanks, Paul Read More
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Brazil Overseas Consulate Legalizations No Longer Required by Marcos999
.... since Brazil last month became a member (a bit late) of the 1961 Hague Convention. You can verify that Brazil's membership entered into force on August 14, 2016 on The Hague's official web site ...
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Hi Marcos. Thank you for your post. I am unclear about your last paragraph. Are you saying visas are easier, in general, in Brasilian consulates as opposed to in Brasil, such as for a spousal residency? Does this measure apply only to applications ... Read More
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Need current info for spousal residency
Hi Everyone. This is my first post in this forum. My wife, a Brasilian citizen, and I are planning to move to Vila Velha the middle of next month, October. This will be my first time in Brasil. I am a 62 year old U.S. citizen. I am overwhelmed by ... Read More