How can I spontaneously move to Brazil?

I want to move to brazil permanently but how the hell can I do this?

• Im 21 and live in London, Im stuck because my boyfriend now lives over in Brazil, I want to move there after my english degree and teachers course which will take 2 yrs from now. But hw the hell will I be able to prove im in a relationship with him when all we do is make phone calls and chat online? What will I need to do to be granted a permanent visa? I won't be able to go over there because my family will kill me, they don't like him due to cultural differences. Im turkish and hes brazillian, we have been together for 2 yrs over here in britain and he was an old high school friend of mine, it seems its going to be a lot trickier than I thought. We want to get married, so is there some sort of marriage visa?

• Answer:

  Applying for Residency Applying for residency can be a complex process, particularly if the applicant does not speak Portuguese fluently. The process can be facilitated by hiring a despachante (administrative facilitator) or advogado (lawyer) who specialises in this area. Individuals already in Brazil can apply for residency if they fulfill one of the above criteria. Applications can be made immediately upon arrival, although the process will take at least six months and can take up to two years. During the process they will receive temporary documentation which will allow them to stay and seek employment. Residency permits for individuals already in Brazil are issued by the local or nearest Polícia Federal Office. Individuals outside of Brazil seeking permanent residency should contact their nearest Brazilian Consulate to begin the process of applying for a permanent visa. Once this visa has been obtained the individual must then visit Brazil (normally within 90 days) to complete the process at an appropriate Polícia Federal office. Individuals must be living in Brazil to obtain residency. Once the application has been made, the person obtains a protocol number straight away which serves as temporary evidence of residency status. An individual is considered legal in Brazil with this document even if their visa expires. They may also apply for a Carteira de Trabalho or work-permit, valid until the process is complete and they may seek employment in Brazil or set up their own business. Applicants can check the status of the process on the Ministry of Justice website. * To check the status of an application: Click here (enter protocol number and name) Once the process is complete (this can take up to two years) it will be published in the Official Journal of the Union (Diário Oficial da União), which can be bought at most newsstands and is published daily. Applicants have 90 days to return to their local Federal Police office and will need to take a printed copy of the publication in the Diário Oficial da União. The applicant will then be issued with their foreigner's identity card (Cédula de Identidade para Estrangeiro - CIE) which contains the Registro National De Estrangeiro (RNE), the identity number for non-nationals. The card will be required when seeking employment and in many other situations in Brazil. It is larger than a credit card, is laminated and shows a photo, thumb print and identity number. * For further information from the Ministry of Justice on the RNE: Click here (in Portuguese) Note: If a resident has a change of personal information, such as a name change, it must be submitted to the Policía Federal within 30 days.