Hello,
First time posting here, so hello to everyone!
We have found ourselves in a difficult situation during the residency visa application process and Im hoping someone can offer some advice.
I am married to my Brazilian partner and currently in Brazil on an extended tourist visa which expires in March.
I went to the PF in curitiba yesterday to apply for residency, everything was fine, but the only part missing is the proof of address.
We are currently renting from a friend where all the bills are included in the price.
She explained that we need a contract or a utility bill in one of our names. Issue being that my partner currently has no salary so wouldn't satisfy any credit checks to be able to rent a property in his name or take out a contract with a utility company. Also when ever I try to rent somewhere, they either don't want to know since im a tourist or ask me to provide proof or residence.
I feel at a total loss, the logic being that If I wish to reside in Brazil I have to apply for a residency visa, but in order to get a residency visa I have to prove I already reside here, it makes no sense!
We are genuine in our intentions and we want to do everything by the book, but if I cannot rent somewhere in my name, then I feel like we are stuck.
would trying to speak to someone at the PF and explaining the issue make any difference?