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deafmgecko

deafmgecko

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American looking for information about Brazil

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Registration: 05 March 2023

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deafmgecko replied to a thread
last year
timhoffnagle

New evisa requirements for travel to Brasil by timhoffnagle

Does anyone know the reasoning behind the new requirement for citizens of the U.S., Canada, and other countries? I just started applying for one and, in addition to the website being slow and not working on my phone (it seems to be just slow on my ...

deafmgecko

I have a question. I'm an American citizen with CRNM living in Brazil for 6 months. I'm planning to travel to Mozambique for a week (April 6-13). Do I have to apply for a visa when I come back to Brazil? I couldn't find anything on websites that ... Read More

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last year
Carlos Richard

Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard

What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License? Can I just keep my country of origin license or change to Brazilian.

deafmgecko

@abthreeYeah, I just got an email from American consulate and they said they don't do declarations for this type of document. They recommend to do apostille for the driver license which means I have to get it in Florida that is where I got driver ... Read More

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last year
Carlos Richard

Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard

What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License? Can I just keep my country of origin license or change to Brazilian.

deafmgecko

@abthreeI'm in Federal District. No, my driver license is active until 2029.I know it's strange request. I'm not sure why. It may be a new requirement. Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
last year
Carlos Richard

Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard

What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License? Can I just keep my country of origin license or change to Brazilian.

deafmgecko

@Peter Itamaraca I have a sworn translation of my driver license. He gave me a paper of list for requirements to get Brazilian driver license.It said " It is essential in all cases to present a Declaration from the respective Embassy attesting to ... Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
last year
Carlos Richard

Drivers license in Brazil by Carlos Richard

What is process to receive Brazilian Drive License? Can I just keep my country of origin license or change to Brazilian.

deafmgecko

Hello, i just went to DETRAN today and they are requesting to have a declaration of my American driver license for its validity. So is it possible to get a declaration from American consulate? Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
last year
deafmgecko

Visa needed to enter Brazil for RNM by deafmgecko

Hello, I'm an American citizen living in Brasilia with my wife who is Brazilian. I have a question. I recently got RNM. We are planning to go to America for a visit next month. Since Brazil is requiring a visa from Americans beginning on October ...

deafmgecko

@EricPauThank you! Read More

deafmgecko created a thread
last year

Visa needed to enter Brazil for RNM

Hello, I'm an American citizen living in Brasilia with my wife who is Brazilian. I have a question. I recently got RNM. We are planning to go to America for a visit next month. Since Brazil is requiring a visa from Americans beginning on October ... Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
last year
roddiesho

Apostille: When, Where & How! by roddiesho

Got the Brazilian marriage certificate, FBI Background check and I believe the last item for my Permanent Residency by Spouse is the Apostille, When Where and How.Also, according to my passport my deadline is 4/4/2023. On to Florida for ...

deafmgecko

@abthree Thank you! Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
last year
roddiesho

Apostille: When, Where & How! by roddiesho

Got the Brazilian marriage certificate, FBI Background check and I believe the last item for my Permanent Residency by Spouse is the Apostille, When Where and How.Also, according to my passport my deadline is 4/4/2023. On to Florida for ...

deafmgecko

I'm getting married in Brazil this fall. there is a document called Declaration of Civil Status. It's to prove that I'm single. Anyway, since this is a foreign document, it's difficult to find good price for getting it apostilled. I checked ... Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
2 years ago
deafmgecko

Travel internationally? by deafmgecko

Hello,I have a question. I'm not sure how it works. My fiancé is in Brasilia and we are planning to get married this year. We are discussing whether living in USA or Brazil. We are leaning toward to Brazil. I know there are some ...

deafmgecko

@KenAquarius Thank you! I'm aware of low pay in Brazil compared to USA. The cost of living in Brazil is low so I'm not concerned about pay. The quality of life is good in Brazil. I did some research and did visit in Brasilia. I'm planning to ... Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
2 years ago
deafmgecko

Travel internationally? by deafmgecko

Hello,I have a question. I'm not sure how it works. My fiancé is in Brasilia and we are planning to get married this year. We are discussing whether living in USA or Brazil. We are leaning toward to Brazil. I know there are some ...

deafmgecko

@KenAquarius Oh, I'm aware of it. I have been there twice. I'm still learning Portuguese.Thank you! Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
2 years ago
deafmgecko

Travel internationally? by deafmgecko

Hello,I have a question. I'm not sure how it works. My fiancé is in Brasilia and we are planning to get married this year. We are discussing whether living in USA or Brazil. We are leaning toward to Brazil. I know there are some ...

deafmgecko

@abthree Thank you very much for your information. It's very helpful. We are thinking of getting married in Brazil. As for Portuguese test, I'm deaf and it's difficult for me to hear and understand words for oral test. Would they waive that test ... Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
2 years ago
deafmgecko

Travel internationally? by deafmgecko

Hello,I have a question. I'm not sure how it works. My fiancé is in Brasilia and we are planning to get married this year. We are discussing whether living in USA or Brazil. We are leaning toward to Brazil. I know there are some ...

deafmgecko

@roddiesho English is my first language. Read More

deafmgecko created a thread
2 years ago

Travel internationally?

Hello,I have a question. I'm not sure how it works. My fiancé is in Brasilia and we are planning to get married this year. We are discussing whether living in USA or Brazil. We are leaning toward to Brazil. I know there are some ... Read More

deafmgecko replied to a thread
2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

deafmgecko

Hi everyone,I'm Mike and living in America. My fiancé lives in Brasilia. I'm looking forward to get married with her and possibly to live in Brasilia. I hope this forum will help me to find some information for Brazil.Blessings! Read More