stone12
American expat in Brazil
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Registration: 26 June 2019
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residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
As HQ of policia federal can't give a clear answer for 180 days, i see no hope living here permanently, but that is not necessary meaning that I would give up my project here Love Brazil, also many other countries too. Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
I am USA citizen as mentioned earlier but I don't have residency in any country I went to the PF headquarter in the city of Sao Paulo, not the airport - it is big official office that is the only one in the city that can extend the stay I ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
yes it took 15 minutes wait to get the extension, super fast, I was surprised I am a nomad, I don't have residency in any country it is pity and disappointing that nobody knows the rules of 180 days, now that I can't plan the trip back to ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
Just post my experience regarding this I extended my stay for another 90 days at federal policia today Workers there have quite bad attitude towards us, and refused to answer my question regarding if I come back in February 2020, how long I can ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
I got three different answers from 3 different Brazilian consulates in USA: 1. Calendar year starts January 1st - I think this is completely false 2. Calendar year starts last 12 months of the current time - this matches what Abthree said 3. ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
Thank you Abthree for your patient explanation. Your comments make sense, I sent an inquiry email to the Brazil consulate to confirm. Now it seems going to be a big disappointment for me, as I won't be able to come back until April 2020, all ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
I also found this from the website Abthree listed: "Stays in the national territory are allowed for up to 90 days, extendable for the same period, provided that the visitor does not exceed 180 days of stay in Brazilian territory every 12 ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
Thanks for your input! Do you know when is the date for the calendar/clock starts? And is there anyway that I can go to a PF to ask them when is the date and how many legal dates I can stay in Brazil? Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
Thanks again for your input Regarding your comments " If you were out of Brazil for at least a year before your April 2019 arrival, your clock started with your April arrival." I checked online and found this: "The year is calculated ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
ahh and I actually first entered Brazil in 2009 December, will that count? I used a different passport other than USA passport If December is the start of my calendar - I can re-enter in December this year? It would be great if this works! Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
Thanks so much! yes this year 2019 I first visited in April, then out in May, coming back in June. leaving in July and coming back in Brazil in August 24 until now I also visited Brazil in August 2016, April 2017, and September 2018 (these are ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
AND I am an artist, and planing to perform artistic activities in Brazil and can get letter of support from Brazilian universities or ministry of culture Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
Thanks Texanbrazil Do you mean it is going to take long time to get the temporary resident visa? Is there any other way around? I have been traveling in Latin american for years, and never had this situation before Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc by stone12
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ...
Thanks so much for your input! The last time I entered Brazil is August 24. So it has been continuous 67 days already. Where to apply artist/temporary resident visa? Can I apply in Federal police office in Sao Paulo? How long does it ususally take ... Read More
residency status, more than 180 days, etc
Hi guys Started visiting Brazil since April, in and out a couple of times, now suddenly I will need extend the visa/stay as I plan to exit Brazil for two weeks in January and coming back again in February. Then after I did the research, I realize ... Read More