Peter Itamaraca
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 08 May 2023
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Driver's License Renewal at DETRAN by abthree
05/28/25 Today I went to renew my CNH for the second time at DETRAN-AM headquarters in Manaus. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Tomorrow I'll have my medical exam and if it's like last time, I'll my new license next week. All of my dealings with ...
@JNSQ86Strange! I have renewed my Brazil driving license several times, but I only had to show the translation once, when I first applied, 18 years ago. But it does still say I am a foreigner... Read More
iOF Increase by alan279
What's up with the IOF increase?
05/27/25 @alan279. This was the notice that Wise sent me on May 23 about the announced increases. They apply to conversions and transfers from BRL, not the other way around. The government seems to be backing down from them this week in the face of ... Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Ol谩 pessoal!I鈥檓 a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I鈥檓 trying to figure out when I鈥檒l be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
@Planetf1 Out of interest, did you think that mandated 2 stops on Sunday solved the problem of the annual procession that the Monaco GP has become recently? Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
What I meant was that I am sure you had no intention to mislead - but in any case we are being distracted from the OP's question, which was about estate planning. A remote attorney can certainly be paid to give advice, but at some time you will need ... Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
@Ipanema777 You are confusing income tax with IPTU, property taxes and Capital Gains Tax - but no matter, I am sure you mean well.I have been living in Brazil for 18 years now, and, since 2007, have been involved with literally every aspect of the ... Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
@Ipanema777 We are both saying the same thing - Brazilian attorneys can only advise about Brazilian matters as they pertain to Brazil, whether the client is Brazilian, a foreign national, holds dual nationality, lives in Brazil or another ... Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
@Ipanema777 Good points, but Brazilian attorneys will only be able to advise on Brazilian law as it applies within Brazil - dual nationality, etc is irrelevant here. Read More
Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - I鈥檓 looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess茫o and heran莽a matters in Brazil (what you鈥檇 call estate planning in the U.S., although I鈥檓 ...
@zens It would be much better for you to find someone local to you, as I can foresee the work entailing visits to a notary where you have your signature registered - especially if there is any real estate involved... Read More
Residence Card Processing Time by sovelong
I'm talking about picking up the physical card from the Policia Federal in SP. I already had the appointment and everything was approved. On the SISMIGRA site it has said this since April 8th: Seu documento foi produzido e est谩 em ...
I flew back into Brazil a couple of weeks ago (into the new international terminal in Recife for my first time), and, as normal, lined up with the Brazilians as I have a permanent visa. But I was redirected to the foreigners line, as my passport ... Read More
Re-entering Brazil with unregistered Nomad Visa? by seriouscatsoserious
Hey all! Quick questionEntered Brazil in January with a valid Nomad VisaMade appointment to see PF in March (first available)Went to appointment and was told I needed to get the paperwork fixed for errors the consulate madeGot those fixedSet another ...
@seriouscatsoserious I was using an immigration attorney, with experience of dealing with the PF - maybe that made a difference? Read More
Re-entering Brazil with unregistered Nomad Visa? by seriouscatsoserious
Hey all! Quick questionEntered Brazil in January with a valid Nomad VisaMade appointment to see PF in March (first available)Went to appointment and was told I needed to get the paperwork fixed for errors the consulate madeGot those fixedSet another ...
@seriouscatsoserious This happened to my wife many years ago - my first card arrived in timely fashion, but her's was delayed, and we had to return to the UK for 2 weeks. The PF gave her a signed and stamped note before we left, that confirmed the ... Read More
New question RNE vs RNN by NewBrazil
There been reports when coming back from the USA the Airline are not honoring the RNE residents document. They are saying you need a VISA. The RNN seem to be the only one they accept. Their excuse is the Brazilian government hasn鈥檛 clarified ...
@abthree I concur exactly - if a permanent resident visa holder spends at least 2 weeks in every 2 years in Brazil, they can re-enter without a problem. Longer than 2 years without a visit, will probably create a problem, unless you are very ... Read More
New question RNE vs RNN by NewBrazil
There been reports when coming back from the USA the Airline are not honoring the RNE residents document. They are saying you need a VISA. The RNN seem to be the only one they accept. Their excuse is the Brazilian government hasn鈥檛 clarified ...
Brazilian politics is the reason I don鈥檛 live in Brazil despite having Permanent Residency. Too much poverty, too much crime. And they are going to charge me the maximum tax (27%) on my income in US dollars to spend in their country ... Read More
Brazil Visitor E-Visa Is Online by Pablo888
All,I have been monitoring the e-visa for Citizen of Australia, Canada, and US deployment progress and this popped up on Dec 1, 2023.https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-chicago/Visas/types-of-visa-1/e-visaYou can apply online for the e-visa at ...
As the new e-Visas are now active, this may prove to be a challenge... I just got sent this by a friend:It was a pain to get the passport photo accepted. Newer US passports have a shiny watermark covering the lower right corner of the photo and the ... Read More
1 Year Citizenship route by john8670
From what I understand I can become a citizen within 1 year of living in Brazil with my spouse if: I pass the CELPE-Bras exam or I complete a "Portuguese language course for immigrants in a Brazilian University" Does anyone know if this Portuguese ...
@roddiesho WRT the background check: You can actually do the FBI check abroad through something like a Channeler. I went through Monument Visa. I took my own fingerprints, sent them in from Brazil to their office in the US by DHL, and they sent ... Read More