Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil.

@abthree

This is exactly the document I used recently (in November, 2023) to get my Retirement temporary residency changed to "Permanent Residency," based upon Family Reunion (Marriage).  Since I have already been living here for a year and a half, the steps were relatively simple to follow and I filled out all the forms in Portuguese based upon some Google translations I used, together with my Brazilian wife's help.  Feel free to send private messages for more info if wanted or needed. 

Excellent breakdown

@MA22 So, I am close to hearing back from the Brazilian Consulate for approval (or not). Is there any kind of ''Permanent Residence Club" aka SNL 5 Time Hosters Club to look forward to?

Roddie in Retirement

@roddiesho

Bom dia Roddie!

Haha.  I haven't heard of one.  Looks like you'll be the new official envoy for that group! 

Peace e Boa sorte!

What is the timeline

What is the timeline from submission till physical card pickup?

04/16/24    What is the timeline from submission till physical card pickup?
   

    -@Cjeezy007

At the moment, it's really impossible to say.  Ideally it should only take about a month, if all documents are current and have the required apostilles/legalizations and Sworn Translations.  But expats are reporting that since the pandemic it's been taking much longer, and currently the one machine in Brasília that produces the cards apparently is out of service.  Because of these delays, there are people who have been waiting six months or more. 

Keep checking back here at the Brazil Forum for news of any change.

@MA22 The Jacket Fits! 

@abthree thank you for this. I will be in the comments checking for updates.

I have a question in regard to documents showing financial independence....

Can those documents be printed off and given in Rio physically from online bank statements or do these documents need to be apostilled in the USA prior to presenting them to Receita Federal in Brasil?

Thanks everyone.

04/24/24    I have a question in regard to documents showing financial independence....
Can those documents be printed off and given in Rio physically from online bank statements or do these documents need to be apostilled in the USA prior to presenting them to Receita Federal in Brasil?
Thanks everyone.
   

    -@Ga Ci2

I'm not sure what you're looking at.  There's no requirement in Family Reunion for proof of financial independence.  There's a requirement for proof of financial dependence, but this only applies to adult dependents that are being brought to live in Brazil.

I apologize abthree. I thought USA financial documents (like pay stubs) or online bank statements are needed to be submitted by any foreigner physically when submitting an application for a residence permit or for a Brasilian spousal visa at Santos Dumont Airport. I am trying to think back if the cartorio asked me for any financial documents..... I can't remember.

Thanks for the help. It means a lot.

04/29/24    I apologize abthree. I thought USA financial documents (like pay stubs) or online bank statements are needed to be submitted by any foreigner physically when submitting an application for a residence permit or for a Brasilian spousal visa at Santos Dumont Airport. I am trying to think back if the cartorio asked me for any financial documents..... I can't remember.
Thanks for the help. It means a lot.
   

    -@Ga Ci2

You're very welcome.  Best of luck with your request.

Do you happen to know whether these documents are needed?  I am planning a trip soon, it's important I find out.

Thanks

04/30/24    Do you happen to know whether these documents are needed?  I am planning a trip soon, it's important I find out.Thanks        -@Ga Ci2

This thread is only about the documentation requirements for the Family Reunion Authorization for Residency from the Federal Police in Brazil; documentation requirements for the Family Reunion Visa from a Brazilian Consulate are similar, but the applicant should check the website of the relevant Consulate for any differences.  Family reunion does not ordinarily require any proof of financial independence; some other visas and Authorizations for Residency do.  If you are not planning on requesting residency based on Family Reunion, there are other threads for that.

@abthree

Copy that!

Thank you.

05/01/24 @ukeobinna.  Please note that this thread only applies to residency applications in Brazil from foreigners who have a Brazilian spouse, a Brazilian child, or certain other close relatives who are Brazilian citizens.  Non-Moroccan citizens in Morocco  with no family connection to Brazil must apply to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Brazil in Rabat to obtain the correct visa prior to attempting any travel to Brazil.

With respect to your general question on criminal record checks, if you and your family have been in Morocco for at least five years and have never been back to Nigeria during that time, Brazilian authorities may be willing to accept a Moroccan background check only, although they may still require one from Nigeria as well.  The Consular Section at the Embassy in Rabat can give you an authoritative answer.

@abthree I'm looking to start this process soon, but I'm curious about the difference between Code - 285/286, Code 285 and Code 286. I want to move from a digital nomad visa, so would I go straight to Code 286? Admittedly, I haven't looked at the form yet! Just beginning my research so have found even the link you posted extremely helpful!

@abthree Curiously after all the trouble getting the FBI Background Check apostilled, I don't believe anyone even looked at it etc. when I went to the Federal Police, though it was included in the documents (Un apostilled) to the Brazilian Consulate. The one I paid an extra $100 for to be sent to my home in Brazil has just gathered dust.

Roddie in Retirement

05/11/24    @abthree Curiously after all the trouble getting the FBI Background Check apostilled, I don't believe anyone even looked at it etc. when I went to the Federal Police, though it was included in the documents (Un apostilled) to the Brazilian Consulate. The one I paid an extra $100 for to be sent to my home in Brazil has just gathered dust.
Roddie in Retirement-@roddiesho

And yet, if you hadn't had it, who knows? 😂

So now, you came back to Brazil on a VITEM XI, right?  And you've registered for your CRNM with the PF?  So, are you out of the woods now and ready to just live your life as a resident of Brazil?  If so, YAY! 🥳

05/11/24    @abthree I'm looking to start this process soon, but I'm curious about the difference between Code - 285/286, Code 285 and Code 286. I want to move from a digital nomad visa, so would I go straight to Code 286? Admittedly, I haven't looked at the form yet! Just beginning my research so have found even the link you posted extremely helpful!
   

    -@leashy_kate

This page explains the difference between Code 285 and Code 286:

https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/im … o-familiar

Code 285 is "Renewal of Authorization of Temporary Residency Based on Family Unification."

Code 286 is "Alteration of Authorization of Temporary Residency to Permanent Based on Family Unification."

My guess would be Code 286, as well.  The documentation is the same for both, so if you use the wrong code, the PF should correct it.

@abthree Almost!

The federal Police want to see my daughter, at first it was when she comes to Brazil in February.  My wife then said in July within 90 days, however my passport is good until April 2025 (1 year).  Hopefully that will be enough. She recently got a massive promotion and is now 2nd. in command. She already had a birthday vacation to Ecuador, July 23rd, her birthday. I am hoping for her career she can space these trips out.

It does appear near the end. They seemed to do the paperwork and just need the meeting.

Roddie in Retirement

  05/11/24  @abthree Almost!
The federal Police want to see my daughter, at first it was when she comes to Brazil in February.  My wife then said in July within 90 days, however my passport is good until April 2025 (1 year).  Hopefully that will be enough. She recently got a massive promotion and is now 2nd. in command. She already had a birthday vacation to Ecuador, July 23rd, her birthday. I am hoping for her career she can space these trips out.

Roddie in Retirement-@roddiesho

Congratulations to her on her promotion -- that's great!  Her employer, however should certainly understand the term "family emergency", and if there ever was a family emergency, you've got one.  Best of luck.

Hi @abthree.

My wife changed her surname after she got married, and then got her registered birth certificate after the marriage too. the birth certificate has her name after the name change (i.e my surname and her names) and it is different from the surnames of her parents on the birth certificate.

Will this present a challenge in the future for her when we start applying for the residence card or for her father in the future if he wishes to get residence?

PS: We are already in brazil...

Thank you.

@Obinnau The challenge may be "in Brazil" My name change on my birth certificate was automatic after i made the initial change, however I changed my name while I was in college in Washington, D.C. and it was never passed onto my birthplace in Rhode Island. This caused me to have to stay in the USA an extra two weeks while it was corrected. The change should be automatic; however, you need to follow up that all involved parties of where you change the name and where you are, all are on the same page. Doing it in Brazil may be a challenge.

Roddie in Retirement

for her father in the future if he wishes to get residence.

Not sure how this connects.... may have to ask the Brain Trust.

05/13/24    Hi @abthree.
My wife changed her surname after she got married, and then got her registered birth certificate after the marriage too. the birth certificate has her name after the name change (i.e my surname and her names) and it is different from the surnames of her parents on the birth certificate.

Will this present a challenge in the future for her when we start applying for the residence card or for her father in the future if he wishes to get residence?

    -@Obinnau

The fact that her name shows up different from her parents' on the Birth Certificate shouldn't be a problem:  if it's properly apostilled and has a Sworn Translation, the Federal Police should accept it at face value.  If they do have a question, I presume that your Marriage Certificate shows her maiden name, and can provide the connection to the birth certificate.

As for her father, once the Birth Certificate has been accepted once for your wife, chances are that it will be accepted again for her father.

@abthree Thank you for your response. Yes, our marriage certificate shows her maiden name, including her parent's name. So I will go ahead.

Hi folks, is there at any point where I would be asked for proof of address/residence when applying for the permanent residency card? if yes, how do I satisfy that if I am currently living in an AirBnB? can a telephone bill contract serve this purpose? if yes, which affordable contract will you recommend? our CPF is just 2 weeks old.

Thank you.

@Obinnau

Hi, a proof of address is a very commonly asked for document here in Brazil - after 17 years, I still sometimes get asked for it when helping others. It needs also to be recent - normally dated within the past 90 days.

I do not know what form of permanent residence visa you are seeking, but the easiestproof of address might be a long term rental contract, which you could also use for utility bills, etc.

@Peter Itamaraca

I am preparing to apply for permanent residency based on family reunion.  I only have the Airbnb housing...

    05/23/24 I am preparing to apply for permanent residency based on family reunion.  I only have the Airbnb housing...
   

    -@Obinnau

Is your residency application based on having a Brazilian child?

@Obinnau, abthree Just to follow-up...What is the Family Reunion Flowchart? Is it a spouse or child who currently lives in Brazil that you are connected to and want to move in with etc. Since you have an Air BnB will you hopefully upon approval move in with them?

Our family has a very, very spacious Assisted Living Complex in Northeastern Brazil with three houses and room for more on the property.

I am also applying for my Family Reunion Visa (by my daughter). If I am not approved and get Deported, you can certainly rent my current house.

Roddie in Retirement

        05/23/24 I am preparing to apply for permanent residency based on family reunion.  I only have the Airbnb housing...        -@Obinnau

Is your residency application based on having a Brazilian child?
   

    -@abthree Yes it is based on a Brazilian child.

    @Obinnau, abthree Just to follow-up...What is the Family Reunion Flowchart? Is it a spouse or child who currently lives in Brazil that you are connected to and want to move in with etc. Since you have an Air BnB will you hopefully upon approval move in with them?Our family has a very, very spacious Assisted Living Complex in Northeastern Brazil with three houses and room for more on the property. I am also applying for my Family Reunion Visa (by my daughter). If I am not approved and get Deported, you can certainly rent my current house. Roddie in Retirement-

@roddiesho My spouse and child are currently in brazil. I will shoot you a direct message.

05/27/24 Yes it is based on a Brazilian child.   

    -@Obinnau

Since you have a Brazilian child, as long as your child's Birth Certificate and related documents are in order and you do intend to live in Brazil, the PF may be less insistent on proof of address, if you're still looking for a place to rent.

@abthree,

This timeline update might be anecdotal, but we filed for family reunion in Florianópolis in early June. After some correspondence, we received an appointment for late July.

The appointment details are as follows:

• Arrive 10 minutes early.
• The service will occur at the scheduled time; if late, you may need to wait for a cancellation.
• Avoid wearing white or light-colored clothing due to the equipment's white background.
• Do not use hand cream or protectors on the day.
• If unable to attend, request rescheduling by email.
• Bring all original documents and copies.
• Appointments will not be attended to outside of scheduled times.

Can anyone clarify the purpose of this appointment?

Assuming all paperwork is in order, will we receive the permanent visa at this appointment, or are additional appointments required?

We need to plan for international travel, so any details about future steps to obtain permanent residency would be appreciated.

    04/16/24    What is the timeline from submission till physical card pickup?        -@Cjeezy007

At the moment, it's really impossible to say.  Ideally it should only take about a month, if all documents are current and have the required apostilles/legalizations and Sworn Translations.  But expats are reporting that since the pandemic it's been taking much longer, and currently the one machine in Brasília that produces the cards apparently is out of service.  Because of these delays, there are people who have been waiting six months or more. 

Keep checking back here at the Brazil Forum for news of any change.
   

    -@abthree

06/28/24 Can anyone clarify the purpose of this appointment?Assuming all paperwork is in order, will we receive the permanent visa at this appointment, or are additional appointments required?We need to plan for international travel, so any details about future steps to obtain permanent residency would be appreciated.        -@inplainview

The purpose of the appointment is to process you for your residency authorization -- "visas" come from the Foreign Ministry through Brazilian Consulates outside Brazil, "residency authorizations" come from the Justice Ministry through the Federal Police.   The requirements on clothing and hand lotion are because they'll be taking your pictures and fingerprints; the document requirement is because they'll be confirming the documents that you provided electronically against the originals.

If everything checks out, you should receive a "protocolo", a document that confirms that you're being processed for CRNMs, the ID card for resident foreigners.  In principle you should be able to return to the PF office within 30 days to pick up your card(s), but that's been hit or miss since the pandemic.  The PF should be able to give you a better idea of when your card(s) will be available.

You should be able to travel internationally and return on your protocolo if you need to travel before receiving your card(s); confirm that with the PF when they finish processing you, though.  You should be able to return to Brazil and be admitted with just your passport and your CRNM (or the protocolo, if necessary) without needing any additional visa.

If you leave without your card(s) and will be absent for an extended period, someone with a Power of Attorney should be able to pick your card(s) up and forward them to you.

Thank you for the clarification regarding visas versus residency authorizations!

Do you know by any chance for how long the first residency authorization card would be valid?

The purpose of the appointment is to process you for your residency authorization -- "visas" come from the Foreign Ministry through Brazilian Consulates outside Brazil, "residency authorizations" come from the Justice Ministry through the Federal Police.   The requirements on clothing and hand lotion are because they'll be taking your pictures and fingerprints; the document requirement is because they'll be confirming the documents that you provided electronically against the originals.

If everything checks out, you should receive a "protocolo", a document that confirms that you're being processed for CRNMs, the ID card for resident foreigners.  In principle you should be able to return to the PF office within 30 days to pick up your card(s), but that's been hit or miss since the pandemic.  The PF should be able to give you a better idea of when your card(s) will be available.

You should be able to travel internationally and return on your protocolo if you need to travel before receiving your card(s); confirm that with the PF when they finish processing you, though.  You should be able to return to Brazil and be admitted with just your passport and your CRNM (or the protocolo, if necessary) without needing any additional visa.

If you leave without your card(s) and will be absent for an extended period, someone with a Power of Attorney should be able to pick your card(s) up and forward them to you.
   

    -@abthree

Thanks for all the information provided       After receiving a CRNM   can you use the receipt to open up a bank account?  or do you need the physical card?