Adjo10:


Hi Shakol. Nice question. Unfortunately, i do not know the exact amount required. They embassy usually states you should have enough money for your travel. “Enough” can be subjective. You can check on the embassy’s website or you can send them an email. As for me, I already had way enough money in my account so I really didn’t care about the specific amount. You can also use the Schengen zone requirements as a guideline.

I was not checked for a return ticket but I bought one. Every immigration officer is different. I will advise you to buy a return ticket because you can be returned if you don’t have it.

For the list of documents, please consult the embassy’s website.

Cheers and all the best

Also, if you plan to give birth in Brazil and you have all the money required for your stay, then that should be more than enough for a tourist. It is as simple as that. Unless you are not planning to give birth. Cheers

shakol91:
pls what is the minimum account balance someone should submit for tourist visa, secondly do you have an idea of the documents to be submitted and lastly at the POE, do immigration check for visitor's return ticket? I will appreciate your quick response

Hi Shakol. Nice question. Unfortunately, i do not know the exact amount required. They embassy usually states you should have enough money for your travel. “Enough” can be subjective. You can check on the embassy’s website or you can send them an email. As for me, I already had way enough money in my account so I really didn’t care about the specific amount. You can also use the Schengen zone requirements as a guideline.

I was not checked for a return ticket but I bought one. Every immigration officer is different. I will advise you to buy a return ticket because you can be returned if you don’t have it.

For the list of documents, please consult the embassy’s website.

Cheers and all the best

EngrKem:

So how can one get the passport within a year if I intend to travel back to Nigeria with my wife to continue my work. I sincerely need a load down on how to go about getting it even while in nigeria and I don't mind traveling to Brazil for any update to do capturing and all that.

According to Brazilian law, you must physically live in Brazil for at least a year with your permanent residence to qualify for citizenship. There is no other way. Honestly, this is the easiest country to get citizenship in this way, especially considering the power of their passport. But like you said, you need to go back and work. It’s all about how far you are willing to go. A permanent residence is also not bad.

EngrKem:

My budget is 2m, I planned US but since US scrutiny is difficult and Brazil gives the parents such privilege, I will go for it. With the said PR, one can relocate to Australia without all the vetting wahala as an African. Also again trying Us PR or Green card with it won't be as difficult like using our baba green Nigerian Passport!
What's ur take on this and seniors in the house pls what's ur take on this?

I will recommend you target a Brazilian Passport which is just 1 year away from when you receive your PR. That way, you can do away with the green passport and enjoy the VIP treatment of a blue Brazilian Passport. I also thought of enjoying only the PR but after few travels with my baby and seeing how differently we were treated and the fact that my baby doesn’t have to face any ugly visa officers (for many countries), I’m working towards a Brazilian Passport now.

Brazilian Passport takes you to every single country in Europe without a visa yet it is very rare to see Brazilians in Europe. This country does not sound like a 3rd world country to me. Europe will never open it’s continent to a 3rd world country visa free. That will be a disaster. In fact, some cities in Brazil are more beautiful than any city i have visited in Europe and trust me, I have been to many of them.

sammyironside:
Good morning madam, I sent you a pm please I will be glad if you reply. I have made extensive research about Joinville in the state of santa catarina its a quiet and least expensive place in comparison to the cities of florianopolis, Sau Paulo and Rio. Please I need to ask you some personal questions.

Hello Sammyironside. Thanks for making contact. I have not received your pm ooo. I received something about connecting with you but I couldn’t figure out how to connect.

Alternatively, you can ask your questions here so it benefits everyone but if it’s really personal then please send me the pm again and will try to connect again. Thanks

dreaonit:
I really find this trend helpful. Pls the can hotel reservations be used as invitation letter?

Yes. As a tourist you don’t necessarily need an invite. If you can book your own hotel, then you are good to go. Thanks

Shallypop:
Sorry mamas. Unfollows thread. I don't want to exchange words with anyone or anything. Thanks.

Hey Shallypop. Thanks for your great information and help. I totally understand you. You will be of great help if you stay please. We are all grateful for your contributions. This is information that can only be provided after someone has undertaken this journey. Though there are many of us out there, you have been selfless enough to share yours with us. Hope you come back please. Thanks

TJMighty:
Good evening house.. I commend everybody that have contributed to this topic on this thread. My own question is: is Brazil a good country to seek greener pasture? I mean is it good for a single guy like me to go, settle, get a good job, start a new life? how easy is it to get job/jobs and will their pay be enough to settle my bills and still save?
Thank you all in anticipation.

Thanks TJ.

I understand your question but it is very subjective. The best paid jobs in Brazil are government jobs and you need to be a Brazilian to work with the government.

If you are a graduate and well qualified and speak Portuguese fluently then you should be able to land yourself a well paid job with an international organization or the private sector.

If you have a good business idea, then you have a market of 240 million people. If your idea succeeds then you could be a rich man.

Just to put things in context, Brazil’s minimum wage is currently around US$ 250.

I hope this was helpful. Thanks

sammyironside:
Information is power and you have giving that freely, I am really grateful, for taking out your time to give me all this information. Thank you again

Thanks Sammy. I was very sad to see that such a beautiful opportunity has not received much attention. I’m glad to share. After all it takes nothing away from me. Bless...

sammyironside:
I am satisfied thank you so much, I will keep you updated on our progress. God bless you. I sent a pm if you mind to exchange mails.

Nice one. It may even take much less time if you are willing to pay immigration experts to help you. There are few of them in Beazil. That will make it super fast.

sammyironside:
Thank you very much, I have gone to their site and I have also done a lot of research. I got a lot of information about residency and childbirth from this site https://odireitosemfronteiras.com/2011/10/20/visa-for-foreigners-in-brazil/ they wrote that citizenships for parent will take 4years. The parents must have been a residence for that time. And someone on here also said the same thing, see our conversion below. Is it really possible to get it in 2years and also how long after the childbirth before the parents gets residence permit. Sorry I am asking too many questions, you're there and have been through this path, I just want to make informed decision. I am doing very well here in Nigeria money is not my problem, but i don't want to raise my kids here. I will never want them to go through what i went through. So my impending migration is not based on money. I will take a security a job, thank God I have the built I don't care. So long as my kids will get good education, good healthcare. I just want my kids to grow up in a sane environment. Where if there is an emergency at 2am for my daughter I can be rest assured that we will get a good hospital and be attended to immediately etc.

Thanks. I have just checked the website you sent. I realised that it was writing in 2011 and I don’t know how the law was at that time. What i can tell you for sure as of today is that parents are granted permanent residency on the spot when you apply in Brazil. The actual residence card can take up tp 2 months to have but you are given a document on the spot by the police that allows you to do everything the Residence permit does while awaiting the actual card.

As for the citizenship, as of today, it is the law of Brazil that parents of a Brazilian child are granted citizenship after continuously residing in the country for a year after obtaining the permanent residency. You will of course have to learn portugees. This is the current law and that is the fact. I have gone through it and I’m a living testimony. Thanks

sammyironside:
Hello madam God bless you for this information.
This is a great news and I am so excited to hear this. I want to take this path with my family. I wanted to have my first child in the US, but it didn't work out so I was hoping my 2nd child but I have changed my mind and will love to have my next child in Brazil and move in with my family. Please can you give us details on
1. How you processed your visa the requirements, cost, ease of procurement and how long it took to get it.
2. The cost of living in florianapolis, like how much will a 6months rent cost in a moderate place definitely not a favela. Thank you

Thanks. Sorry to hear that the US did not work out. With Brazil, your previous child will be covered as well so Brazil is a good option at this stage.

Firstly i did not apply for a visa in Nigeria however, all Brazilian visa applications are standard with maybe minor changes. In general Brazilian visa requirements are similar to that of the US. For a more accurate list of documents, i will advise you to check the website of the Brazilian embassy in Lagos and Abuja. Please do not inform them that you intent to come and give birth here. Just come on tourism. For that you will most likely need the following:

1. A filled visa application form which should be available at the embassy’s website.

2. An invitation letter or a hotel booking. I went with the hotel booking option. You don’t need to pay the hotel until you arrive.

3. Your bank account statement

4. An e-booking. Please do not buy the ticket. Just a booking to give them an idea of the number of days you intend staying in Brazil.

That is all we needed but again it depends from country to country.

For the interview, just take along a list of places you want to visit and activities you would like to do.

Very important: Please apply for your visa early whiles your stomach is not showing. Brazilian visa is very relaxed unlike other countries. Your visa will be valid for one year starting from the day it was issued. Within this one year of validity, you can stay in Brazil for only 180 days at a time. 90 days and then 90 days extension. So you can have your visa way ahead and decide to travel anytime within the 1 year.

To your second question... I did not live in Florianópolis however here is a general rule of thumb: Brazil is a tourism country meaning it has high seasons where you have lots of tourists thus from November to March. In a city like Florianopolis you should expect to pay around 600- 1200 USD per month for a one bedroom apartment with AC for the 3 of you. The 600 USD are still very good apartments.

In other months not mentioned here that is the low season. In Florianópolis, you should expect to pay around half of the high season.

I hope i have answered your questions. Please feel free to ask more. Thanks

dyydxx:


Excellent.

Is zika still an issue?, especially as regards nursing mothers. Getting a passport in a year, wow this is really the best and easiest way to get a decent passport.

you didnt talk about the best places to settle? like where did you give birth? any hospital recommendations

Thanks. Zika was a big concern to us when we understood this journey. I’m going to tell you what I observed on the ground here and not as a medical professional. This are my views and the few personal researches i made.

So basically Zika was an epidemic. Which means it came in around 2015, 2016 and gone. That doesn’t mean there is no Zika but as of today, it is no more an epidemic. Remember, West Africa is also classified as a Zika Zone which means as of today women have equal chances of contracting Zika here in Brazil and in West Africa. In 2015, 2016 things were different.

That said we took all the precautions we could to prevent it. This included renting an air conditioned apartment, putting on mosquito repellent cream when going out and staying in doors while watching movies and taking life easy. After all, we did not come for tourism. Tourism comes later after we rip the fruit of our labor.

We saw Brazilian pregnant women exposing their bodies all the time and did not end up with Zika. At least we did not see one. Just spend a little more to stay in a nice neighborhood and you are less likely to get Zika. Most women who got Zika in 2016 leaved in poor areas with bad sanitation issues.

For cities to guve birth, it all depends on your budget. São Paulo, Florianopolis, Rio and Brazisilia are the more expensive ones with Private hospital birthing raging from 2000 USD to 7000 USD. We gave birth in São Paulo for a package of around 3,500 USD. Public hospitals all over the country are completely free. You can give there if you want to and the facilities are at least better than home. If you want cheap cities then go to the north: Salvador but again, i will spend a little bit more given the benefits a Brazilian child can bring.

Remember, your entire family including previous children get permanent residency. All you have to do is to give birth to one Brazilian child and everyone is covered. So i will personally make some sacrifices to ensure the safety of that baby and confort of the mum.

Thanks. Yes we are going to stay here permanently. In theory, it is very simple (though you will need a few paperwork along the way).

Come to Brazil on any visa (most likely tourist visa). Public hospitals are totally free and anyone who finds him or herself in Brazil can attend public hospital for free. It is the law so do not worry. Find a hospital and attend your pre or postnatal care.

Ones you give birth, your baby is automatically a Brazilian citizen no matter parents nationality, race, immigration or criminal status or background.

According to Brazilian law, parents of a Brazilian child cannot be expelled from Brazil no matter his or her immigration status in the country. So don’t worry even if your visa expires. You get a 90 day visa and can be extended for another 90 days in Brazil. Based on this law, parents of a Brazilian childare automatically entitled to permanent resident which is given to you on the spot after you apply at the police station. It allows you to live, work or run your own business. Whatever you choose to do. With the permanent visa you are not allowed to live outside Brazil for more than 2 years at a time.

I have lived in the US and can tell you for sure that Brazil is a beautiful country with super nice people. The salaries may not be as high as the US but certainly much better than most African and Eastern European countries. And in terms of infustucture Brazil beats most European countries. And if you are a business minded person then Brazil is for you. The population is 240 million.

Please keep in mind that you will need some paperwork for your permanent application. You, your partner and all previous children you have qualify for it and get it on the spot. After just one year of living in Brazil and speaking some Portuguese, you and the rest of your family qualify for a Brazilian Passport.

Brazilian Passport currently takes you to 161 visa free countries, 171 visa free, visa on arrival. Brazilians do not need visa to stay in all of Europe for 3 months and UK for 6 months in a year.

Hello guys. Are you still interested in giving birth in Brazil? Well i have done it and i can tell you that it is the best decision i have ever taken. It is time we start thinking a little bit unconventional. If i were to do it again, i will choose it over US or Canada 100%. Let me know your questions and i will try and answer as best as i can.