KellyMarieD
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 21 May 2021
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Questions about freelancing & the digital nomad visa by amelie2301
Hello all,I'm currently considering moving to Brazil as a freelance worker to be closer to my boyfriend, and be out of the States for a while, but am a bit confused on how eligible I am for the VITEM XIV Digital Nomad visa. It states that one must ...
Hi I am also a freelancer with a majority of my income from one large client. My client wrote a short letter on their company letterhead and signed it. It stated that I do work as a vendor for them, the number of years I have worked with them, the ... Read More
New regulations to active SIM cards, CPF now required. by rraypo
Although I have a CPF and CRNM, I was just made aware of changes to government regulations as to activating cell phone SIM cards. It seems that after running a pilot program, Brazil is now once again requiring users to have a CPF to activate SIM ...
@ibdegen Hello try getting a sim card and phone service through Correios. It is a monthly prepay service through the mail provider. https://www.correioscelular.com.br/ I have used this service for a few years without any issues. I am able to ... Read More
Home Loan from US Bank by KellyMarieD
Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Home loan from a bank in the US to buy a property in Brazil? Is this even possible?
@rraypo Hi thank you for your response. Currently I am in Brazil on the Nomad visa and I do have my own brazilian bank account. How long did you have the brazilian bank account before applying for the home loan? My goal is to purchase an apartment ... Read More
Home Loan from US Bank by KellyMarieD
Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Home loan from a bank in the US to buy a property in Brazil? Is this even possible?
@Inubia thank you for the response. Read More
Home Loan from US Bank by KellyMarieD
Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Home loan from a bank in the US to buy a property in Brazil? Is this even possible?
@essxiv Thank you for your response.Some more information. I am a US citizen working in the US earning my income in dollars. I have a good credit score and a good income. I would qualify for a home loan in the US. I am wondering if US banks loan for ... Read More
Home Loan from US Bank
Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Home loan from a bank in the US to buy a property in Brazil? Is this even possible? Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Brazil, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
I visited Brazil for the first time when I was 18 years old. I had a Brazilian boyfriend at the time and most of my friends were Brazilian. I was born and raised in San Diego and there is a large Brazilian community. Fell in love with the country ... Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
I will be back in Rio mid March and will speak with an Attorney and an accountant there. I will let you know how the process goes. Thank you again. Read More
Brazil Authorizes Legal Residency for Digital Nomads January 24, 2022 by abthree
Per CNIg Resolution No. 45, published in the Diário Federal da União on January 24, 2022, digital nomads will now be able to apply for residency in Brazil. In order to qualify, applicants will be required to provide: 1. A declaration ...
Thank you for this information abthree!!! I have been trying to figure out the best path to residency and this might be it! Super excited about the possibility. Read More
Buying a cellphone number on a tourist visa. by Californian.in.SP
Can tourist (on a temporary visa) buy a cellphone number (aka sim card)? I'm on a tourist visa and have CPF, I went (with my girlfriend) to local Vivo and Claro branches they couldn't sell me sim card even though I have CPF. Why on earth ...
Yes you can buy a pre-paid sim with a cpf. I buy mine at the post office, Correios Celular. You can recharge via the app as well once you purchase the sim. https://correioscelular.com.br/ Read More
New Passport - 90 days extension by KellyMarieD
Hello, I was in Brazil on a tourist visa, applied for an extension and received the 90 day extension. I left Brazil before the additional 90 days was completed. I stayed in Brazil for a total of 130 days. I plan on returning to Brazil this ...
Thank you! I will call just to check. I plan on bringing the original paperwork I submitted for the extension including the appointment confirmation and Requerimento de Prorrogação de Prazo as well as my local police report showing the ... Read More
New Passport - 90 days extension by KellyMarieD
Hello, I was in Brazil on a tourist visa, applied for an extension and received the 90 day extension. I left Brazil before the additional 90 days was completed. I stayed in Brazil for a total of 130 days. I plan on returning to Brazil this ...
I was able to get in contact with the Brazilian Embassy in Los Angeles. They were not able to give me any information other than, "you have to contact the federal police in Brazil." Can anyone point me in the direction to do that? I ... Read More
New Passport - 90 days extension
Hello, I was in Brazil on a tourist visa, applied for an extension and received the 90 day extension. I left Brazil before the additional 90 days was completed. I stayed in Brazil for a total of 130 days. I plan on returning to Brazil this ... Read More
Tourist Visa 180 info by KellyMarieD
Hi! I have some confusion about the 180 days in 180 days out of Brazil situation with the tourist visa. I entered Brazil on December 21st, 2020. I applied for a visa extension with the Federal Police and was granted a 90 day extension until June ...
Thank you Abthree for taking the time to clarify this for me!! Brightened my day to know when I can return. Read More
Tourist Visa 180 info
Hi! I have some confusion about the 180 days in 180 days out of Brazil situation with the tourist visa. I entered Brazil on December 21st, 2020. I applied for a visa extension with the Federal Police and was granted a 90 day extension until June ... Read More