abramov
4/24/2016 16:58 EST
I have heard that getting a Brazilian Permanent Visa approved often requires the help of a fixer. If a good fixer is used in this process and assuming everything goes smoothly, how long would someone expect to get the permanent visa?
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Marlington
4/24/2016 19:43 EST
Hello!
It will depend on the type of visa you require. I always use the services of a lawyer who specialises in this kind of matters. He is very good. I call him 'the problem solver'. He speaks both English and Spanish. His office is in Florianopolis.
Should you wish to contact him, please e-mail me.
Be very careful with those 'fixers' you mention in your post. They exist but are rarely trustworthy and honest.
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abramov
4/24/2016 20:05 EST
Given that corruption is Brazil is widespread, wouldn't they still need to make irregular payments to get things done?
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Marlington
4/25/2016 08:32 EST
I do not know how they go about it. The lawyer I use is a perfectly serious and honest professional. I do not think he uses 'fixers'. You should contact him and see what he tells you. Why worry about 'fixers' if you have not even applied for a visa yet? I know that an investor's visa used to take around 6 months to be issued if all the paperwork is right. Please talk to the lawyer. He will give all the right pointers.
Margaret Arlington
Lic. Real Estate Broker
CRECI-SC 15839
Settling-in Services: everything you need for a safe, stress-free start,
from the minute you set foot in Florianopolis
Multilingual Services
Translation & Interpreting
International Communication
ENGLISH – SPANISH – PORTUGUESE
Florianopolis – Island of Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina – Brazil
Landline: +55 48 3234 7848
Mobile: +55 48 9957 9982 (TIM)
Mobile: + 55 48 8844 2169 (Claro)
arlingtn@terra.com.br
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hegolden3
4/25/2016 10:06 EST
I got my permanent visa with no help. it takes about 6 months and there a a few fees., about $300 , if my memory serves me well. You will need to apply at your state's consulate. The application can be completed on line. You will have to submit the required documents most of which you can get on line. After your visa is approved you pick it up at the consulate. Also. when you arrive in Brazil you have to register with Federal Police to get your Identification card, but you will need to get your CPF 1st at the Receita Federal.
Same process for transfer of your driver's license. It takes a little time, but if your read the instructions. you can do it yourself. Unless. you want to pay someone twice the price, or more to do it.
And you'll get the benefit or practicing portuguese, and learning the Brazilian way of doing things.
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paracuru92
5/2/2016 19:52 EST
It´s not too difficult. First apply at your local Brazilian Consulate. You may have to spend a couple of days there or come back again later depending upon how busy they are. Know beforehand under what justification your permanent status might be granted. Get all your documents in order including letters from your local police affirming that you´re not a criminal before you travel to the Consulate. Then be prepared to wait a few months. They´ll let you know when you´re approved. Then get on down there within 90 days and check in immediatley with the Polícia Federal and get your CPF at the local office of the Receita Federal. The PF will give you a flimsy "protócolo" piece of paper showing that you are now legally entered. Ask for two "dupla via" and hide one in a safe place. Keep the other one with you. In about a year you´ll recieve your RNE (Registro Nacional de Extrangeiros) ID card good for 10 years if you´re a good little boy or girl for that time, then you´ll have to renew it for the last time. If you´re sweet for the first ten years, they´ll give you a renewal without expiration date. Meanwhile, before you even start, get busy learning Portuguese. It´s not difficult and is a beautiful language. You´ll need it to pass the test for your local driver´s license, open bank accounts, buy/sell property, open a business, etc. Don´t rely on your native country driver´s license, which the federal gov. may recognize one day, but not the next. Happened to me. Far easier to learn the language and get a local driver´s license. Good luck!
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post39soap
5/5/2016 15:07 EST
About right. I worked with an agent who sent me instructions application.
In five weeks I sent my docs back to him. He forwarded them to Brazilia. And in one month my perm retirement visa application was approved. I have returned to Brazil and got my CPF card, my RNE# stamped in my passport. I am waiting for the ID card with my RNE # on it before I can open a bank acct.
I am in Salvador.
When you work with experienced people and pay a little more. You get results that are positive.
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FloridaGuyinBrasil
6/6/2016 14:17 EST
You don't give enough info.
Do you qualify for a perm visa ?
Do you plan to open a business or marry a Brasilian ?
You cannot just 'get' a perm visa, there are requirements.
IF YOU are married to a Brasilian, yes you can apply to the Federal police for the new expedited perm visa RNE, it will take about 2 months vs over a year in the past.
There is NO reason to use an agent, the FP will process your application just fine.
NOW, If you meant you needed to enter Brasil, you will need a tourist visa. See the Brasilian embassy where you live. Many times they will have approved agents who will process your application faster as most of them are IN the embassy building.
Good luck and enjoy Brasil !
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jaklabr
6/8/2016 11:24 EST
Tô obtinha the Brazilian permanente visa waiting time after all the correct paperwork has been aprove by police federal is about 12 to 18 mths .But keep in mind once you have turned in your paperwork police federal will stamp your pass port indication that your in the process of a permanente visa and you are okay then..If futher information is needed respond and I Will address any questions you may have.I am an american Living in Brazil for 8 yrs with Brazilian family. All this red tape I did on my own with no assistance from 3rd party
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FloridaGuyinBrasil
6/8/2016 12:26 EST
SORRY but this IS INCORRECT.
Since Sept 2014 the Federal Police started a fast track perm visa process that takes max 2 months from the time you submit your paperwork.
NO need to use anyone to submit paperwork, just go directly to the right Federal Police visa office, usually in the nearest big airport and they will take your papers and send them off for processing.
You go online and pay the fees to Banco do Brasil I believe.
You are right that once they receive ALL the correct paperwork they WILL stamp your passport with a sort of temp visa so that you can essentially use it as a perm visa to work etc.
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