

brendalmintcake
English expat in Brazil
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10
About me
English
Lives in Curitiba
Registration: 04 May 2015
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Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...

I completed the marriage and visa process following James' advice here and it was very simple. So if you are starting along the road to do this, do not fear! At least do not fear if you are doing it in Curitiba, I can't speak for anywhere ... Read More


Are the English a friendly lot by spanishpete
Are the British a friendly lot, and could you rely on them

Generally, yes and yes. We are a reserved bunch until we get to know you but if we say we will do something, we do it. If you say hello to me while I am walking around I might not say hello back instantly because I'll be trying to remember your ... Read More


Just Married - Applying for Permenancy by brendalmintcake
Hello I posted a while ago about moving to Brazil and getting married and on Saturday I married my girlfriend, so now I am applying for a permenant visa and have a few questions. I can see this is a topic that has been posted about a few times but ...

Hello Phil The link you provided is the only one I can find. It appears to be a "Registro Nacional de Estrangeiros" application. I have filled this in, generated the GRUs and went to book my appointment but the earliest was on the 17th ... Read More


Just Married - Applying for Permenancy by brendalmintcake
Hello I posted a while ago about moving to Brazil and getting married and on Saturday I married my girlfriend, so now I am applying for a permenant visa and have a few questions. I can see this is a topic that has been posted about a few times but ...

Hey James Thanks for the quick reply. That's a relief about the visa - forgot about the bank holiday Monday. My wife is looking for the permenancia definitiva aplicativos on the dpf website but we can only find a "registro nacional de ... Read More

Just Married - Applying for Permenancy
Hello I posted a while ago about moving to Brazil and getting married and on Saturday I married my girlfriend, so now I am applying for a permenant visa and have a few questions. I can see this is a topic that has been posted about a few times but ... Read More


British national to marry Brazilian and apply for permanent residency by brendalmintcake
Hello all Firstly, thanks for all the posts already on this website about the above subject. It has been the most helpful source of information I have found and I am posting mainly for a little bit of final reassurance before I set off to get ...

Hah! Thank you for pointing out the distinction and the cheekiness of the Policia Federal! Read More


British national to marry Brazilian and apply for permanent residency by brendalmintcake
Hello all Firstly, thanks for all the posts already on this website about the above subject. It has been the most helpful source of information I have found and I am posting mainly for a little bit of final reassurance before I set off to get ...

Hey Joe At the moment I have a return ticket to England but the return date will have passed by the time I apply for a visa extension. Thanks for the heads up on the CPF, I've just looked it up and will be getting one of those upon ... Read More


British national to marry Brazilian and apply for permanent residency by brendalmintcake
Hello all Firstly, thanks for all the posts already on this website about the above subject. It has been the most helpful source of information I have found and I am posting mainly for a little bit of final reassurance before I set off to get ...

Hey James Thanks for the quick reply and the easing of remaining worries. Yes, sorry, I did mean the Criminal Record Check. This is a short reply because you've covered everything and I have no more questions - although I'll keep in mind ... Read More

British national to marry Brazilian and apply for permanent residency
Hello all Firstly, thanks for all the posts already on this website about the above subject. It has been the most helpful source of information I have found and I am posting mainly for a little bit of final reassurance before I set off to get ... Read More