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Howdy, Madrac,

Always good to hear from a fellow Texan.

You will need to provide the PF聽 basically all documents you used to obtain your Visa at the Houston Consulate. The PF will review the documents for approval. It is best to take your spouse with you to the PF.

Did you get your CPF?

Is your FBI background check completed?

Proof of address in Brasil.

Welcome again, If you have any questions just ask.

Thanks, Texanbrazil

I have all the documents I used for the Visa, although all in English (except the marriage certificate which we've registered with the Houston consulate and have a Segunda Via to file with the Cartorio in Brazil).

I will take my spouse and likely an immigration attorney in Rio (my lawyer there knows one).聽 My lawyer is contacting his immigration guy to confirm what documents, etc. I'll need.

I have my CPF - have had that for years.

I've not done an FBI background check - at the Houston consulate, I could use a background check from the local sheriff's office.聽 Do you know if that would be acceptable to the PF or is it better for me to go ahead with the FBI background check.

As to proof of address, I'll likely use the registration for our property (if this is ok) or put the electricity or cell phone in my name.

Best

Robert

Thanks, Texanbrazil
I have all the documents I used for the Visa, although all in English (except the marriage certificate which we've registered with the Houston consulate and have a Segunda Via to file with the Cartorio in Brazil).
I will take my spouse and likely an immigration attorney in Rio (my lawyer there knows one). My lawyer is contacting his immigration guy to confirm what documents, etc. I'll need.

I have my CPF - have had that for years.

I've not done an FBI background check - at the Houston consulate, I could use a background check from the local sheriff's office. Do you know if that would be acceptable to the PF or is it better for me to go ahead with the FBI background check.

As to proof of address, I'll likely use the registration for our property (if this is ok) or put the electricity or cell phone in my name.

Best
Robert
-@madrac

HI, Robert,

The PF only accepts FBI Background checks. I tried Harris County Sherriff"s background because I forgot the FBI before I moved. It did not work. It takes time to do the FBI check in Brazil. Just getting fingerprinted was a chore

I am uncertain if just the property only will work ( is it vacant? If not, see if the electric bill will work. Let us know the answer. Normally this is a spouse's relative used if you do not have a physical address. Luckily today the PF does not do a home visit.

Enjoy and good luck,

Tex

@Julien Hello from ALASKA. We are a couple of travelers聽 that found ourselves in Bahia in 1985 and fell in love with everything Brasil.

We were welcomed into the community , bought land, built a house but always came back to Alaska for the summer.

Now we are retired and have been away from Brasil for way too long but聽 hoping to get back there sooner rather than later.

One reason I joined this community was to find out about things聽 ( regulations, etc. ) that have changed since we were last there in 2015.

10/09/22聽 Welcome, cindylido!聽 Your plans sound exciting.聽 Please see your other thread for more info.聽 Best wishes on your coming return.

@Texanbrazil

Thanks, Texanbrazil.聽

I went ahead and did the FBI background check just in case (it was quick and easy here - used a channeler, set up an appointment, went to UPS store for fingerprinting, and had the background check later that afternoon.聽 I am holding off on the apostille for that document unless my attorney in Niteroi confirms needed (plus it may take some time), as well as translation(s) - which I could probably have done in Brazil since it seems the translator needs to be certified (for lack of a better description).

Property is currently vacant (we are remodeling the house that was on it to use until we build).聽 Does have electricity (in her brother's name).聽 聽I can also use her mother's electric bill if needed.聽 I think that's what we used for support when purchasing the property.

10/10/22. I am holding off on the apostille for that document unless my attorney in Niteroi confirms needed (plus it may take some time), as well as translation(s) - which I could probably have done in Brazil since it seems the translator needs to be certified (for lack of a better description).
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-@madrac

You're better off waiting until you get to Brazil to obtain the Sworn Translations, since only translators with a specific credential are accepted.聽 Your attorney may already work with someone, but they're not hard to find.聽

You should ask your attorney whether s/he will need an apostille on your Background Check while you're still in the US, because they're easier to get from there than from here.

Hi everyone. My name is Aaron, and I am an American in the process of relocating to Brazil. I spent the past decade working for a couple (she's Brazilian, he was Greek), helping them operate four restaurants. In 2019, we opened the fourth, a churrascaria in my hometown in Maryland, and Brazil's been pulling me in since. The couple had been trying to set me up with one of their friends since at least 2014, and it took me until she came for a "six week" visit in February 2020 to realize what they had been telling me all along about her. (It didn't hurt that she was stuck in the US until November.) I visited Brazil for the first time in August 2021 and I brought an engagement ring with me. Originally, the plan was to live in the United States, especially since my wife works remotely for an US-based company, but life changes things.

My boss unexpectedly passed away the next month, and it was clear everything was about to change. The year that followed was very difficult as we worked to find new ownership for all the entities (and deal with his family being absolute monsters to his wife and anyone associated with her) so that she could come home to Brazil. I knew that I was going to do the same thing, especially after I immediately fell in love with Sergipe.

So yes, my boss set me up with her best friend and she's the best thing to ever happen to me. And now we're all going to live in Brazil. She and her kids are adjusting well to living here. I am now on my fourth visit to Brazil. The second (May/June '22) involved filing all the paperwork to get married, getting a CPF, etc. The third (July/August '22) was to get married. I had to return to the United States shortly thereafter to finish the restaurant transition, get a new remote accounting job (success!), and help my parents pack our house so that they can move to South Carolina. (I guess technically I live there now too.)

I'm back in Brazil again because it was a long two months to be without my wife. (She was able to visit the United States early this year, but her visa has since expired). I have all the paperwork gathered to apply for a VITEM XI, but I guess I have to wait until I return to the United States. I have a trip planned to visit my family for the Thanksgiving holiday, but already have return travel booked. I know that I belong here and I am hopeful that it will be possible to obtain the visa for my return so that I don't have to stress about legal status.

I look forward to the discussion in the forum. I have already seen a myriad of very valuable information here.

Welcome, Aaron,

At least you have a good understanding of聽 Brazil. Did you marry in the US? (Sorry I may have missed this)? If so register the marriage with the Consulate it helps. Consulate will help with CPF

Let us know if we can help

10/18/22. Welcome, Aaron! Of course, you love Sergipe - what's not to love about the smallest and best state in Brazil? 馃ぃ I hope to live there again myself someday.

If you really do have all of your documents with you, they have apostilles, and you're in Brazil now, you may be able to skip the Consulate and apply directly to the Pol铆cia Federal for a Residency Authorization; otherwise, the VITEM XI is the way to go. If your wife isn't with you you'll need authenticated copies of some of her documents, so check the Consulate's requirements list very carefully.聽 Any questions on that, please start a new thread and we'll respond.

what a wonderful story .....welcome Aaron .....

Thanks, y'all! I'm going try to see what the Pol铆cia Federal can do for me, because it seems like it would be easier, especially since I will still be in Brazil for another month. I will ask questions as they arise for sure

10/18/22 Thanks, y'all! I'm going try to see what the Pol铆cia Federal can do for me, because it seems like it would be easier, especially since I will still be in Brazil for another month. I will ask questions as they arise for sure
-@add85

Be sure that your wife goes with you to the PF.聽 Things go more smoothly with the Brazilian partner present.

Hi everyone my name is Dion I moved here from Sweden and I'm currently living in a city near Belem. I would appreciate any advice anyone has to give to me I'm currently looking for a job I'm a qualified chef And have worked in Europe and Asia for the past 22 years I speak 6 languages but none of them is Brazilian Portuguese although I know enough to get by! 馃槀 if anybody is around me I would love to meet some English-speaking people just to hang out and talk and maybe get some advice.

thanks 馃檹

kind regards

Dion M

10/18/22 @Dion Monazah.聽 Welcome, Dion!聽 Finding a job in-country in Brazil is not easy, all the best.聽 If we can answer any questions, feel free to join a current topic thread, or start a new one.

@Dion Monazah

You need to be a citizen or have a permanent resident visa. Then Apply for a work card in order to work. I do not see many posts in Belem. WIsh we did.

Hello jpartoreco,

Welcome to expat.com!

What about you? Do you believe in surprising?

Also, since this discussion is dedicated for the introduction of new members, we would really appreciate if you could tell us a bit more about yourself.

Cheers,

Yoginee

禁漫天堂 team

@jpartoreco

Welcome,

I myself am needing help on your subject to your "believing". Post. Tell us more.

Yoginee, Points you to a good start.

I notice you have received advice about visa. Is there more we can try to help?

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Good morning Everyone! I'm a Indian national living in Brazil with my Brazilian citizen wife.

I speak Fluent English and basic Portuguese and also learning Spanish. Back in India, I was working as a Administration & Vigilance Manager with a Hotel Chain and Looking for new opportunities as of now.

I would like to overwhelmingly appreciate help and support received on this forum for my documentation with PF. Specially Mr.Abthree & Mr. James. Obrigado!馃檹馃槑

10/19/22 Welcome Nomad Mundo!

Unfortunately, James died several years ago, but the rest of us are happy to help.聽 Go ahead and post your questions, whether in existing threads or new ones, and we'll do our best to answer.聽 Please avoid posting them in this thread, though, since it's strictly for welcoming new members.聽 馃憤

Be sure that your wife goes with you to the PF. Things go more smoothly with the Brazilian partner present.

Have an appointment next week because I had to wait for a time she could come with me. (Appointments were only available in a small window weekday mornings.) Hopefully everything works out. I found a checklist on the PF website so I'll have everything that says with me

Great You are on your way,

Hello everyone! My name is Jarrett. I own a Digital Marketing Agency and I'm moving to Fortaleza in November聽 2022, next month. I look forward to connecting with everyone.

I enjoy fitness, going out to bars, and great restaurants, and traveling. I have a passion for music and DJ House/Trance/Dance music and am also a photographer, videographer, and content creator who is very active across all social media channels.

Let's connect!

10/22/22 @Jarrett Holmes.聽 Welcome, Jarrett!聽 Fortaleza's a great town -- good choice.聽 I hope that you enjoy it.聽 As issues come up, post in existing threads or start new ones, and we'll try to help.

Hello everyone! My name is Jarrett. I own a Digital Marketing Agency and I'm moving to Fortaleza in November 2022, next month. I look forward to connecting with everyone.
I enjoy fitness, going out to bars, and great restaurants, and traveling. I have a passion for music and DJ House/Trance/Dance music and am also a photographer, videographer, and content creator who is very active across all social media channels.

Let's connect!
-@Jarrett Holmes

Welcome Jerrett,

Fotaleza is great, just do not speed or you may meet my BIL, It checks a lot of your boxes. (although I do not know what "Trance" is.聽

Hey expats. I'm Scott. Lived in Brazil for 22 years. I'm temporarily back in the USA, but will be back soon enough. Sorocaba/S茫o Paulo area.

10/23/22 @sscholtens.聽 Welcome, Scott!聽 Always nice to see another old hand come aboard.

@Julien

My name is Arthur and I currently live in Las Vegas.聽 I am in the process of buying an apartment in the Ipanema area and hope to spend most of my time here and work remotely.聽 I would like to meet some people who know the areas, outdoor activities and dining.聽 I like to surf and was a martial artist for many years but had to hang that up.聽

I could also really use an ambassador -- someone who knows how things work here.聽 For instance, I am going to need to pay the services for the apartment but can't figure out if there is a digital only bank that will allow me to set up an account with only a CPF number.聽 Anyways, I am happy to be a part of this forum and hope to meet some cool people and have good experiences in BZ!!

10/28/22 @headshot.聽 Welcome, Arthur!聽 Sounds like an exciting adventure you have planned -- good luck with it.聽 Post your questions in existing threads, or if they haven't had activity for a while or none apply to your topic, go ahead and start a new one.聽 We'll come up with answers if we can.

@Julien
My name is Arthur and I currently live in Las Vegas. I am in the process of buying an apartment in the Ipanema area and hope to spend most of my time here and work remotely. I would like to meet some people who know the areas, outdoor activities and dining. I like to surf and was a martial artist for many years but had to hang that up.

I could also really use an ambassador -- someone who knows how things work here. For instance, I am going to need to pay the services for the apartment but can't figure out if there is a digital only bank that will allow me to set up an account with only a CPF number. Anyways, I am happy to be a part of this forum and hope to meet some cool people and have good experiences in BZ!!
-@headshot

Welcome, Arthur,

Many here ran into banking regulations.

I am unaware of opening an account without a permanent visa,

When I arrived I had to just use the ATMs for the R$300 per 24 hr. Some here stated they could withdraw a greater amount

Another option , expensive is use WU and send $ to yourself

we take our annual LV trip each year and bring in U$D聽 for emergencies,

@Julien

Warmest greetings and well-wishes to everyone.

I am brand new to the site, currently living in USA, planning on moving to Brazil early next year to marry and be with my beautiful Brazilian Fianc茅 and 2 lovely daughters, (And our two cats will also become sisters).

I hope to learn all I can here about others' experience in moving to, living in, or even just visiting Brazil.

I own a small but growing global business so I will obtain dual citizenship for myself and for my family. We already have numerous law firms and other professional services working for us to aid the transition.

I love Brazil and am especially a huge fan of the Southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, contrary to my fianc茅's desire to live close to S茫o Paulo.

I have already learned a bit from some of you after reading a few posts. I look forward to learning a lot more. I hope in time I will be able to contribute a lot to this community. For now, I am new, like a student on the first day of school.

@Julien
Warmest greetings and well-wishes to everyone.

I am brand new to the site, currently living in USA, planning on moving to Brazil early next year to marry and be with my beautiful Brazilian Fianc茅 and 2 lovely daughters, (And our two cats will also become sisters).

I hope to learn all I can here about others' experience in moving to, living in, or even just visiting Brazil.

I own a small but growing global business so I will obtain dual citizenship for myself and for my family. We already have numerous law firms and other professional services working for us to aid the transition.

I love Brazil and am especially a huge fan of the Southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, contrary to my fianc茅's desire to live close to S茫o Paulo.

I have already learned a bit from some of you after reading a few posts. I look forward to learning a lot more. I hope in time I will be able to contribute a lot to this community. For now, I am new, like a student on the first day of school.
-@thunderloader

Welcome, 1 .work on the marriage . Become friends with the聽 Cart贸rio makes it easier

Rio Grande do Sul is nice but does have a colder climate.

Start heavy dialog with spouse on Portuguese,

The hard est part for me (and remains, Is the language

10/29/22 @thunderloader.聽 Welcome!

Feel free to post your questions in existing threads, or if they haven't had activity for a while or none apply to your topic, go ahead and start a new one.聽 We'll do our best to respond:聽 that's what we're here for. 馃槂

Hi all,

Neil here! First time post, so go easy. Looking to perm move to Brazil with Brazilian wife, children and dogs around mid next year. Feels incredibly daunting, but trying to take it day by day.

Think I'm googling pound vs reais at least 10 times an hour!!

Would love to hear from other English/UK people that have made the leap!

Hi all,
Neil here! First time post, so go easy. Looking to perm move to Brazil with Brazilian wife, children and dogs around mid next year. Feels incredibly daunting, but trying to take it day by day.

Think I'm googling pound vs reais at least 10 times an hour!!

Would love to hear from other English/UK people that have made the leap!
-@neiljohnsavage

Welcome, Neil.

I am not English/UK/ But the brasil migration laws apply to all!

So if you have questions others than UK can help.

i would not think reais v pound will help (That is like hearding cats.

I have seen $3 to 1 and now 4+ to1

10/30/22@neiljohnsavage.聽 Welcome, and good luck with your move.聽 Yes, there are a lot of moving parts, but we've all done it, so it's certainly doable.聽 We're here to help. 馃槂

@Texanbrazil聽 Thank you. Good advice. As far as the language, I am still learning all the time. I sometimes get mixed up and use words in Spanish, which makes our girls explode with laughter.聽 Also there are the accenrs and dialects. In the South, like in RS, the seldom use "v么ce" but instead use "tu", except when texting, they use "vc". It's a pleasant language, though not as easy to learn, like South Korean. Certainly easier than Turkish or Arabic, and not chaotic like Russian. The accents are what give me trouble the most.

@neiljohnsavage

Hi Neil. I am new here also and am moving to Brazil next year. I want to suggest you hire an immigration attorney with experience in Brazilian law. It will make the process much easier.

Hope to see you and your family there! I'll buy you a drink or a Brazilian coffee! Enjoy the fresh coconuts, served cold on the beach!

@abthree

Thank you. Happy to be here and looking forward to tbe help!