What steps need to be taken in order for an American to move to Brazil permanently?

Question

My husband is from Brazil, and we both would like to move there for ourselves, family, and our daughter. I just don't know the proper steps into getting down there and being able to stay. We know where we would live, he already has two jobs lined up for him when he gets there, and we'll be okay as soon as we landed. It's just a matter of me getting there. If anyone could help, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Answer 1

You would have to appy for a visa.  Does your daughter already have Brazilian citizenship?  If she does, she will not need a visa.  If she does not, you should check with  the Brazillian embassy about how to establish her citizenship. ( and be sure you maintain  her American CITIZENSHIP also.)  See site below to get information on how to apply  for a visa to move permanently to Brazil as a family member.  See 2nd site for list of Brazillian consulates in the U.S. so you may contact the nearest one with questions.  Then , the other 2 sites may have helpful info for you.

Answer 2

Follow the first link provided by Charlie.

Other suggestions:

Only start doing paperwork at the nearest Brazilian consulate or embassy IF you have close relations to local diplomats. If not, start it here in Brazil.



Be patient.

Smile to the immigration officers.

NEVER use the expression 'my rights'.

A good Brazilian lawyer would be really helpful.

You will really need the FBI document.

I don´t know how deeply you know the country. If you don´t know it a lot, here´s a good suggestion:

Do not believe when Brazilians say Brazil is a paradise.

Do not believe when Americans say it is like h**l.

Be prepared to 'read' the country using more shades of grey, not only black and white.

Welcome. I wish you all the best in your new life.

Answer 3

apply for you and your daughter citizenship, as people said here, enjoy the fruits, meat and hot weather, try not to speak english if you know portuguese, don't go for the price they give to you at first (because if you have an accent they'll rip you off) always bargain things; they'll always sell you cheaper lol.....they aren't trying  to rip u off, but they think ok she's foreign so she defenetely has money, so i could probably make some money today.....  also don't be o naivee brasilians are nice people, but watch for the women ,ALL women in brasil are in great shape, from teens to their 40ish, watch for your man, is no like in america, you wanna leave then leave, in brasil you leave ur men lololol, there'll be a thousand after him as you blink your eyes, that's the ratio in brasil 5 women for 1 men! i know i sound old fashion but i lived there, women don't value themselves there not a bit, most of them are 2 easy, anyways also enjoy the food the food is amazinggggg hope u enjoy it!

Answer 4

Hi!

If your husband is from Brazil is easier to get a permission to live here. See this site: http://www.vistobrasil.com.br/vistobrasi...

Good Luck and write me when you arrive here!

Beijo!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Requirements for Permanent Visa     Print     E-mail

Written by Webmaster  

Wednesday, 19 September 2007

Eligibility:

    * Family reunion;

    * Transfer of residence following retirement;

    * Personal investment in Brazil;

    * Intra-company transferees to work as managers, directors, or executives;

    * Job offer at a Brazilian research, scientific, or academic organization based on field of expertise;

    * Manager or director of a religious or social assistance organization.

    * Procedures for Family Reunion

Submission to the Consular Service of letter informing the reason for moving to Brazil, together with the the following documentation (all supporting documentation that is not originated in Brazil must be authenticated by the Consular Service. Copies of Brazilian supporting documents must be notarized by a "Cartório" in Brazil. Original Brazilian documents are not required notarization):

From the applicant:

    * Two visa application forms per applicant, properly filled out (front and back) and duly signed (parents must sign for those under 18 years old);

    * two recent 2" x 2" passport-type photo, in color or black and white, front view, full face, light background (snapshots are not accepted);

    * authenticated copy of the passport pages of identification;

    * as applicable, marriage certificate or birth certificate;

    * recent (i.e. less than 90 days old) non-criminal record issued by FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation;

    * proof of residence for at least one year in the consular jurisdiction;

From the sponsor:

    *

      copy of identification card, CIC (or a signed and legalized statement, informing the reason for not filing Income Tax in Brazil) and voter title (for Brazilians onlyl);

    *

      formal affidavit ("compromisso de manutenção") drawn or authenticated at a "Cartório" or at a Consular Office on the applicant's behalf;

From the applicant or sponsor:

    * document attesting to a confirmed job offer in Brazil, or proof of financial capability, or formal affidavit guaranteeing that applicant will be financially supported by an immediate family member, resident in Brasil.

Procedures for transfer of pension funds

Submission to the Consular Service of the following documentation (all supporting documentation that is not originated in Brazil must be authenticated by the Consular Service. Copies of Brazilian supporting documents must be notarized by a "Cartório" in Brazil. Original Brazilian documents are not required notarization):

    * two visa application forms per applicant, properly filled out (front and back) and duly signed (parents must sign for those under 18 years old);

    * two recent 2"X 2" passport-type photos, in color or black and white, front view, full face, light background (snapshots are not accepted)

    * authenticated copy of the passport pages of identification;

    * as applicable, marriage certificate and/or birth certificate(s);

    * recent (i.e. less than 90 days old) non-criminal record issued by FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation;

    * proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction;

    * certificate issued by official institution attesting to applicant's retirement;

    * documented proof issued by pension provider of monthly pension income of at least US$2,000.00. In case of a third dependent and over, an additional US$1,000.00 per dependent must be accounted for;

    * statement issued by an official organization certifying that pension funds can be transferred to Brazil on a monthly basis.

Upon receiving information by the Consular Service that the application was approved (approval procedure may take over two months), submission to the Consular Service of the following documents:

    *

      a passport (valid for at least 6 months prior to its expiration date, and with at least two blank pages available for the visa stamp);

    * a visa fee payment of US$200.00 per applicant. An additional non-refundable processing fee of US$ 130.00 per visa will be charged to US citizens in reciprocity for the identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a visa to the United States of America;



    * a non-refundable handling fee of US$10.00 per visa applies to visa applications submitted by mail or by any individual other than the applicant or an immediate member of his or her family;

    * Methods of Payment Accepted by the Consular Section of the Brazilian Embassy in Washington;

    * as applicable, yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if the applicant has traveled within the last 90 days to any of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Camerun, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guiana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenia, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda or Venezuela. Yellow fever vaccination is advisable if applicant's destination in Brazil includes any of the following States: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and/or Tocantins;

Applications may be submitted by mail only by residents of the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with appropriate postage for return of passport. US POSTAL SERVICE First Class, Certified, Priority or Express Mail is advisable. Documents will neither be received nor returned via FEDEX.

THE CONSULAR SERVICE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSPORTS SENT BY MAIL.

The requirements listed above should not, in any way, be considered all-inclusive. The Brazilian Consular Office processing the visa reserves the right to apply additional requirements when they are deemed necessary.

First arrival in Brazil must take place within 90 days from the date the visa was issued.



Jurisdiction: District of Columbia, States of Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North American bases, excepting Guam.

Open to public: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (see at visas' main page instructions for drop-off and pick-up of documents)

Monday through Friday, except holidays

Consular Service

3009 Whitehaven Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20008

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

Answer 7

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