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Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...
Remitly works well too although I had to go through a lot of justification and verifications. that has seemed to stop in the last 4 months. I transfer to my ITI account... I don't have a CRNM yet but it wasnt a problem to open the ITI account. Read More
Vitem IX: FP appointment - what docs - translated - apostille by headshot
Hello all,I have applied for the Visa via real estate investment. The Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles (USA) has granted me the temporary visa affixed to my passport. I will be back in Brazil in one month and going to the FP.Does anyone have a ...
@abthreeI didnt have a chance. I thought they were going to call me in but they just took the passport etc then came back to tell me there was a problem. i never gave them the consular document. lazy is how i would characterize them Read More
Vitem IX: FP appointment - what docs - translated - apostille by headshot
Hello all,I have applied for the Visa via real estate investment. The Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles (USA) has granted me the temporary visa affixed to my passport. I will be back in Brazil in one month and going to the FP.Does anyone have a ...
@headshotSo my first visit was a failure. The FP asked for my passport, confirmation of payment for the appointment and a copy of a publication in a periodical showing my information as applying as a resident (I think). The publication listed as ... Read More
Bringing back personal items and customs by rnbtg
I always leave original boxes at home out of fear I’ll get slapped with tariffs on my stuff. Does anyone have experience with this? I’ve never had any issues before and so am wondering if I’m overly cautious. I’m bringing a ...
I was pulled into customs because they wanted to look at some electronics I was carrying. I had to set up Sonos speakers and a couple tablets. Tablets were used but they asked me what their approaches were anyways. The Sonos speakers were new ... Read More
Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...
@easygoer1050ITI is digital only bank. I tried Itau proper but wasn't able to open an account. Read More
Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...
I was able to open a digital only account with ITI using a cpf Read More
Need Brazilian Immigration Lawyer for Visa by marcyrw
Hello everyone! I'm seeking a Brazilian immigration lawyer who can help me and my husband with getting a visa for Brazil. We plan to be there at least one year. Does anyone know of any reliable attorneys who can help us? Thank you.
****I have a friend using this person. Very good English Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
much obliged to you all.... I have a spreadsheet and I am not afraid to use it :) Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
this is a great thread. It sparked a thought as I am always flirting with the 183 day limit. On my next trip I will exceed 183 days if I do not take a side trip out of the country (which is in planning to happen). My question is, "Should I have ... Read More
Can enter Brazil if my passport expire in 6 months but I leave before by headshot
AllI am from the USA. My passport expires in April 2024. I have plans to visit and be gone in Mid January 2024. I have read conflicting statement about whether I will be allowed in or not because of this. Does anyone have a definitive answer ...
Following up. I had no problem getting in with a pp that had less than 6mo validity left. Read More
Vitem IX: FP appointment - what docs - translated - apostille by headshot
Hello all,I have applied for the Visa via real estate investment. The Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles (USA) has granted me the temporary visa affixed to my passport. I will be back in Brazil in one month and going to the FP.Does anyone have a ...
I thank you all for your replies!! I will return in about 6 weeks to close the loop on this thread with my PF experience. Read More
Vitem IX: FP appointment - what docs - translated - apostille by headshot
Hello all,I have applied for the Visa via real estate investment. The Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles (USA) has granted me the temporary visa affixed to my passport. I will be back in Brazil in one month and going to the FP.Does anyone have a ...
@abthreeThank you.... any thoughts on Apostille of passport and proof of residency in the USA.From my lawyer if this may help others.... In 2018, Brazil added the real estate investment visa with RN Nº 36 of Oct/9th/ 2018 Read More
Vitem IX: FP appointment - what docs - translated - apostille by headshot
Hello all,I have applied for the Visa via real estate investment. The Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles (USA) has granted me the temporary visa affixed to my passport. I will be back in Brazil in one month and going to the FP.Does anyone have a ...
@Peter ItamaracaI checked with my lawyer who has stated that you were correct up to 2018 when there was a change Read More
Vitem IX: FP appointment - what docs - translated - apostille by headshot
Hello all,I have applied for the Visa via real estate investment. The Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles (USA) has granted me the temporary visa affixed to my passport. I will be back in Brazil in one month and going to the FP.Does anyone have a ...
@headshotThe below website says they are the same but I also found another that says they are not....https://www.oabitat.com/en/brazil-golden-visa/#:~:text=Yes%2C%20the%20Brazilian%20real%20estate,estate%20or%20in%20a%20business.Is the Brazilian ... Read More
Vitem IX: FP appointment - what docs - translated - apostille by headshot
Hello all,I have applied for the Visa via real estate investment. The Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles (USA) has granted me the temporary visa affixed to my passport. I will be back in Brazil in one month and going to the FP.Does anyone have a ...
@Peter ItamaracaHi Peter. Yes this is all quite confusing especially to me. The application was done by my lawyer in Brazil. Both the Visa in my passport and the form from the consulate state IX. The form specifically states, "Visto Temporario ... Read More