doctorscoop
American expat in Brazil
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13
About me
American
Lives in Campos do Jordão, S
Registration: 27 January 2023
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2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation. TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
@koirjI was able to view mine. i have to make sure to turn off VPN as well as changing the language to Portuguese.I also use chrome. I've read somewhere else here that firefox works better.I did pick my card up too. No email 😅 Read More
Marriage and Permanent Residency in Brazil by doctorscoop
Hello all,I'm looking to get married to my fiance in Brazil in the next year or two. Unfortunately, with my current work situation I do not have the time to go file the paper work and physically be there for the marriage. So my question is, can I ...
Just wanted to post a mostly final last update! After a few bumps in the road with the consulate I had my appointment with the federal police in December 2023.Everything was approved and now I am just patiently waiting for the CRNM debacle to ... Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation. TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
Not sure if anyone has seen this here but it looks like they closed the deal.https://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/extrato-de-contrato-n-8/2024-uasg-200334-554391969My Portuguese isn’t that great though. Especially when it comes to legal items lol Read More
Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate by doctorscoop
Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ...
@hocytek3 yep! If you are returning to the US after October 1 you should be fine as long as you entered Brazil before October 1 (according to the Boston consulate) Read More
Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate by doctorscoop
Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ...
@hocytek I checked Boston’s consulate (the one located near me). It said as long as you enter prior you do not need a visa even if you are leaving after. Here is the link with the ... Read More
Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate by doctorscoop
Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ...
@hocytek from what I have read as long as you are entering before October 1 it should not be an issue Read More
Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate by doctorscoop
Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ...
@abthree In the US you are allowed to apply for a second passport if you have immediate travel and your initial passport is sent away for a foreign visa. There’s also a couple other reasons you can get it as well. Read More
Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate by doctorscoop
Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ...
Apologies for the confusion. This is the first time I am applying for the family reunion visa. I just want to make sure it won’t be an issue with entering the country to come for a visit while I’m waiting for my visa. I am aware a visa ... Read More
Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate
Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ... Read More
Brazil visa & Background check by gpickett00
I'm applying for a digital nomad visa and need the FBI background check. It looks like it requires fingerprints. Is there a way to do this without returning to the US? Or will that be required to complete this process?
Hi there! I actually just completed my background check and I printed out the FD-258 cards myself from the electronic ordering website. I then fingerprinted myself as well. Although I did mine within the United States but I don’t foresee it ... Read More
Marriage and Permanent Residency in Brazil by doctorscoop
Hello all,I'm looking to get married to my fiance in Brazil in the next year or two. Unfortunately, with my current work situation I do not have the time to go file the paper work and physically be there for the marriage. So my question is, can I ...
@abthree The US does love to be difficult about visas it seems.A little update. My fiancé was able to get to the cartório and find out a little more information. It sounds like they're one of the more lenient ones, only requiring a ... Read More
Marriage and Permanent Residency in Brazil by doctorscoop
Hello all,I'm looking to get married to my fiance in Brazil in the next year or two. Unfortunately, with my current work situation I do not have the time to go file the paper work and physically be there for the marriage. So my question is, can I ...
@abthree thank you for the detailed response! I’ll definitely have my fiancé go his local cartório to see if this is possible. We’ll probably reach out to a lawyer as well to see if they can help us in more detail. ... Read More
Marriage and Permanent Residency in Brazil
Hello all,I'm looking to get married to my fiance in Brazil in the next year or two. Unfortunately, with my current work situation I do not have the time to go file the paper work and physically be there for the marriage. So my question is, can I ... Read More