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Question
Bom Dia: I'm in Rio on a Tourist Visa to meet my now finance....due to her Mother's stroke, now is not the time to get married. Can I obtain a Permanent Visa while living in Brazil?
Thank You, Wayne
You can obtain a permanent visa while living in Brazil, but one based on your marriage. It will take quite a bit of time and entail a home visit by the P.F. to see that you are really married and living together in a relationship. Some other options for staying in Brazil legally might be investing R$150K in starting a business(and creating 10 jobs), showing a retirement pension of U$2K per month, fathering a Brazilian citizen child, becoming a student at an accredited university, or getting a job for which the employing company applies for a work visa on your behalf you, but these you would obtain outside of Brazil.
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Sandra
Expertise
Drawing on my personal travel experience in Brazil (more than a decade's worth), as well as time spent living in Brazil (especially Salvador, Bahia) and knowledge of the Brazilian community in the U.S., I can help with most questions concerning travel, specific destinations, paperwork for moving, marriage or business, and more. I enjoy helping people get the most from their stay in Brazil. I'd be happy to hear from you.
Experience
I have spent considerable time in Brazil, living and travelling, over more than a decade. I have travelled widely throughout much of Brazil, sometimes solo and sometimes with Brazilian friends and relatives, and am familiar with many destinations.
I have done translation and interpretation, and also have taught ESL.
Publications
I write for a number of travel forums, blogs and publications concerning Brazil.
Education/Credentials
BA, technical certificates
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