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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 5:47am On May 31, 2024

Obinnau:
thank you so much! This so good to hear. Can you give guidelines on how to contact the embassy or how to sent the documents to them? What is the name of the NGO?

There is a liaison office here in São Paulo where you'll fill the form and submit your PC. You can also send the PC to the embassy yourself after filling the form. The man there will advise you accordingly. You'll pay processing and courier fees. I can't paste his phone number here but I'll describe his office.

Go to Galaria Sete D'abril, Republica. Go upstairs and ask for Mr Ifeanyi. There is a Nigerian woman that sells food on the same floor, if you find her first you can ask her for his office.

After you send it, make sure to follow up with the embassy. Their phone number is on the Embassy's Google page and they respond will.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 5:38am On May 31, 2024

Karleb:
They say Brazilians are so nice that they would leave what they are doing to help a total stranger, I never knew their niceness reach this level.

Brazilians are indeed very nice. The government is a reflection of it's people, very generous and accommodating. However, an average Brazilian does not play with their money o. I'm surprised he said a Brazilian paid his bills because that's rare. A Brazilian can help you with everything but if it's money, it's a different ballgame.

On the flip side, they don't expect you to just dash them money, they are usually surprised, taken aback and very grateful when you do.

Uber drivers will count coins to make sure your change is complete, they also won't let go of their 10 cents and say leave it. If you don't have, when you log back in the app you'll meet your debt there😂

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 5:16am On May 31, 2024

Obinnau:
Hello guys, how do I go about my documents? I am already in Brazil, but the documents (birth certificates, marriage certificate and police CC) were not authenticated at the Brazilian embassy, they were only legalised at ministry of foreign affairs. What to do? I am applying for the permanent residency.

You don't need to authenticate them at the Brazilian embassy in Nigeria. You can translate and authenticate your Police Character at the Nigerian embassy here and also apply for consulate letter there. That's all the document you need from Nigeria asides your passport. The other documents are Brazilian docs. There's an NGO that can assist you if you're still having difficulty.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 2:50pm On May 18, 2024

Chuwagold:
Good evening, does anyone know how to go about this , if a lady comes to Brazil to give birth and she didn’t come with her husband, and she needs to make sure the husband’s name is also included in the birth certificate, please do you know how to go about it ?? Please it’s quite urgent.

There is no way to go about it except your husband comes. He has to be present for his name to be on the birth certificate.

If you "manage" to get his name on it somehow, it will complicate your baby's passport application process. He will need to sign an authorization form for your baby's passport as a parent and without him being present to sign it at the passport office, no passport.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 8:16pm On May 17, 2024

Obinnau:
I totally agree with you about Qatar Air and their problems. The check-in officers almost put my wife in labour when they said she can not board. They said their policy is a no fly without MEDIF from 29 weeks, I argued it out with them and told them I would sue, because on their website it says 36 weeks at most with a medical certificate and not both. It turns out that the guys at the airport (not Nigeria) were operating on an old policy document. After 1 hour of back and forth and contacting Doha Airport, she was allowed to board.

here is the policy for pregnant travel
https://www.qatarairways.com/en/family/expectant-mothers.html

Not surprised at all, seems like they derive joy in delaying and refusing to board. They refused to board a friend, she had to fly Turkey eventually.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 8:14pm On May 17, 2024

Obinnau:
who has an idea how much it will cost me to translate 6 documents in Sao Paulo?

R$ 80-100 for a single page document.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 4:42pm On May 17, 2024

IderadeAratumi:
Thanks ma'am. I have checked out all the links you shared. Very helpful indeed to give me a head start. I am indeed grateful.

Please what advice do you have for me to facilitate an easy experience for me at the port of entry? Are there specific questions I should be prepared to answer because it is obvious my presence in Brazil is to give birth (I intend to return back to Nigeria one month after delivery).

I'll also appreciate your insight on the questions I raised to Walexx above.

Thanks so much for your time ma'am. I do not take it for granted

Like someone mentioned, you have to consider your limitation date for traveling especially if you are flying Qatar. I advise people not to fly Qatar because they are very problematic. If you have already booked them, dress smart and get a doctor's report.

If you're flying any other airline, you'll be fine.

Once you get to Brazil, you don't have a problem. They are not concerned about you giving birth here as long as you have a valid visa. They usually do not ask questions but if they do it would be regarding your itinerary and accommodation.

Regarding hospitals, the difference between Private and Public hospitals is comfort really. In a private hospital, you get a room to yourself and it's more conducive than what you have in Public hospitals. The medical services are pretty much the same. This is not to say public hospitals are not conducive, they are but you get to share room with others.

In private hospitals, communication might be easier because you'll find English speaking doctors. You may find them in public hospitals too especially if it's a teaching hospital.

Regarding C-sections, the rumor is that private hospital easily opt for C-sections because it's easier and less time consuming. The truth is C-section is quite common in Brazil, I know some of us who have birthed here and most of us had C-section. The rule in Public hospitals is that if you are fine with no medical complications, they will not do C-section for you except you don't go into labor at 41 weeks. They also opt for C-section if you have been in labor for a long time. I experienced both.
I also know ppl who had normal births in private hospital so it depends on your situation and also what you want.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 11:46pm On May 16, 2024

untamedd:
You're welcome ma'am

Some Private Hospitals include

Santa Joana

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

Hospital São Luz Morumbi

Here are some doctors in SP, you can reach out to them:

https://www.instagram.com/drmarceloantonini?igsh=a29rNTduNzZnZmow

https://www.instagram.com/marcelonunesantos?igsh=cXk2a2JpNWwxMWVj

https://draamirahazime.com.br/

You can book your appointment after you arrive especially since you'll be using private services. They'll be able to carry out scans and tests without delay.

You may also reach out to them before you arrive to be safe.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 11:38pm On May 16, 2024

IderadeAratumi:
Thank you so much for your prompt response ma'am. Highly appreciated.

I am on insurance and don't want to be a burden to their health system by using a public hospital.

Please which hospitals do you suggest in Sao Paulo? I will weigh my options.

Do you also think I can start the process of booking a doctor's appointment after my arrival (although that would be 1 month to my Edd)?

I sincerely appreciate your time ma'am

You're welcome ma'am

Some Private Hospitals include

Santa Joana

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

Hospital São Luz Morumbi

Here are some doctors in SP, you can reach out to them:

https://www.instagram.com/drmarceloantonini?igsh=a29rNTduNzZnZmow

https://www.instagram.com/marcelonunesantos?igsh=cXk2a2JpNWwxMWVj

https://draamirahazime.com.br/

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 7:42pm On May 16, 2024

IderadeAratumi:
Good day everyone and thanks to those making themselves available to furnish us with the required information on this thread.

Please I need link to a good hospital or doctor where I can have my baby at Rio de Janeiro. My Edd is still in July but I'll be travelling next month.

Please I'll appreciate all the information I can get. I have not been able to make a headway with this despite all my hours of researching online, I am unable to successfully book a doctor's appointment.

I'll appreciate all the help I can get. God bless

Thank you so much

If there is no specific reason why you want to go to Rio, I would advise you do São Paulo instead. The entire process is so much easier in SP than in Rio.

If you're going to Rio however, when you arrive, google "UBS perto de mim" if you want to use public clinic for antenatal. For private clinics, search for "Hospital Maternidade Particular em Rio de Janeiro" you'll get a list. Check for the one closest to your address. It's best to visit them physically when you arrive and you can also ask them to refer you to a doctor.

You can also do your antenatal at the UBS and eventually give birth at a private hospital. All the best.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 2:56am On Mar 30, 2024

wavz:
Which parts of Brazil are cheaper to live in? Which states? North, South, East, West?

Are Rio + Sao Paolo are expensive though very developed?

I heard sometimes better to start in a cheaper state then move? Is that true?

It's indeed cheaper to live in non big cities and non touristy places but you may not like it there. Most of the time, the people and the system there are not used to foreigners so you may find it difficult to integrate or get things done especially with the language barrier.

Personally, I feel the south is the best to live because of the exposure, development and opportunities. I don't know much about Rio but I can tell you about São Paulo in detail.

The city of São Paulo is located in the State of São Paulo and it's just one of the 645 cities in the state. Yes, the state alone is over a quarter of Nigeria's land size with a population of 45m. It's very possible to find and live in cheaper cities within the state of São Paulo. You can explore cities that are close to São Paulo city. It's not always a traveling distance, you might just be crossing a street to enter the next city.

There are also cities categorized as São Paulo interior, they are farther from main cities but they are cheaper, you may get bored there too depending on your personality. For example Campos do Jordão, it's a touristy interior city about 3 hrs drive from the city and very hilly, if you like nature, you may like it there.

You may stay in any of these cities and move to SP City later if you want, it's more feasible to move within a state than to move inter state. Brazil is too big that moving from North to South for example will be a big headache. There are places that will take you 3 days by road to get there, even Rio to São Paulo is 7 hrs by road

Another city you can check out is Curitiba in the state of Paraná. It's conducive and relatively cheap.

Rio and São Paulo are expensive especially with accommodation but food and transportation isn't a problem in SP. São Paulo is more developed than Rio but more crowded. São Paulo is the New York of Brazil. Rio is more of an older city with older buildings and lots of graffiti but the people are generally perceived to be nicer.

I hope I answered your questions.

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Travel › Re: Study In Brazil: Admissions And Visa Procedures by untamedd(op): 11:25am On Mar 25, 2024

koolsammie:
Please, is it possible to gain admission into one of the applied universities without earning the GCUB scholarship?

I mean when one applies to these schools through the GCUB platform and your name doesn't come out, can you still get admission in the university?

@Gerrard59
@untamedd

Yes, it's possible. You can apply directly to the university of choice. You may still be able to get grant from the university directly if it's not already competitive.

GCUB grant is for international students specifically but the government bolsa is for everyone, there's still a chance to get it.

If you don't get it, it's still tuition free but you won't be getting the monthly stipends.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 6:32pm On Mar 19, 2024

A room is available for rent in a shared apartment in São Paulo. Private Bathroom, Shared living space and kitchen.

Gated condominium
Elevator
Security
Pool
Gym.

Reasonable price

Females are preferred as the other occupant is female.

Please send a message for detailed information.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 8:44am On Mar 19, 2024

sanjaypent:
Pls should I email them and attach the mail submission receipt generated

You can send it to them through DHL and send and email to explain since physical submission is required.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 1:36am On Mar 17, 2024

sanjaypent:
Good day all, please i have sent my documents before noticing i did not press submit by mail. I have submittd by mail now and it generated a receipt it required i include in the already sent documents. What do i need to do pls.

Did you make a submission request from the embassy before sending your documents?

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 11:43am On Mar 10, 2024

TadeDetule:
It's 180k

Again please immediately you pay kindly send in your documents as soon. If they should change the consular fees before they have your documents, them go tell you to pay the remainder ooo...

It's for VITEM though

It appears he's apply for tourist visa not VITEM so it's 144,050k

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 11:40am On Mar 10, 2024

Sonatapaddy:
My brother don't let anyone confuse you visa fee is 144,000 add 50 per ten thousand which will amount to 750 = 144,750. If they need you to add any other payment the will mail you directly and demand additional payment just like they did to me.

Nowhere did they write per ten thousand sir. The #50 is stamp duty charge.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 3:17am On Mar 10, 2024

sanjaypent:
Pls is the visa fee still N144,050 or 188k has posted here by someone, I don’t seem to see the information on Brazil website.

144,050k for Tourist Visa.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 3:08am On Mar 10, 2024

Ku1mana:
Do they accept piggyvest.

Please is piggyvest a commercial bank.
It helps in saving dollar.

No, don't.

Not a commercial bank

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 8:01pm On Mar 04, 2024

[quote author=sanjaypent post=128755814][/quote]You can submit two statements. They only accept commercial bank statements

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 8:00pm On Mar 04, 2024

Ku1mana:
Is there need for appointment date to submit vivis/visit visa documents for reviews using courier
I have submitted online since January.
My status is saying 'Sit' since then.
Or
Should I package the documents and send to them via courier.
Will they reject it or send it back to me without review.

I have been communicating with them via email on legalisation after sending notarized documents,
They said that I did not need legalisation. But when I ask about submission they keep mute since then.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 7:59pm On Mar 04, 2024

Ku1mana:
Is there need for appointment date to submit vivis/visit visa documents for reviews using courier
I have submitted online since January.
My status is saying 'Sit' since then.
Or
Should I package the documents and send to them via courier.
Will they reject it or send it back to me without review.

I have been communicating with them via email on legalisation after sending notarized documents,
They said that I did not need legalisation. But when I ask about submission they keep mute since then.

Did you request an appointment on the econsular website after uploading your documents online?

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 2:22am On Mar 03, 2024

oloyemeji:
Thanks for your response I really appreciate, I need a normal rental cost for 2 bedroom and studio room, not Airbnb, how can I convert this reas to dollar?

Studio apartments are usually kitnets for students and the price I almost the same with a two bedroom. Apartments in Brazil are generally very small, studio apartments are usually about 30-40 square meters and 2 bedrooms from 48 upwards, the bigger, the more expensive.

1500 reas is about $306 today at R$4.95 to $1

Asides rent, you'll pay condominium fee, water, gas (if charged separately) and electricity.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 6:07pm On Mar 02, 2024

oloyemeji:
Please how much can I budget monthly for feeding and house rent and other miscellaneous on monthly basis for family of 4. Thanks

It depends on the type of rental. If it's a temporary furnished apartment such as airbnb, it tends to be more expensive budget between USD1k - 1500. Might be lucky to find cheaper.

Unfurnished 2 bedroom apartments in a good area, 1500 reas upwards.

Generally, Food budget depends on what your family eats but here are prices of some things
Feeding
5kg Rice. R$20
White Beans 1kg : 11 reas
Milk 380g: 25 reas
Chocolate powder 800g: 13 reas
Red Bell ppers 1kg: 23 reas (supermarket)
Tomatoes 1kg: 6 reas
Caroline Reaper: 10 reas
Onion 1kg: 7reas
Water 5l: 9 reas (you can drink filtered tap water)
Noodles: 5 reas per piece
Chicken 1kg: 12 reas
Turkey 1kg: 22 reas
Beef 1kg: 25/30 reas
Rice Swallow 2kg: 20 reas
Apples 1kg: 13 reas
Orange1kg: 9 reas
Grapes 500g: 10 reas
Sweet potatoes 700g: 9 reas
Bread (1 pack of sliced): 9 reas
Butter 200g: 10 reas
100% Fruit Juice: 13 reas
30% Fruit Juice: 6 reas
Biscuits 400g: 7 reas
Cornflakes 200g Kellogg's: 14 reas
Pringle's: 11 reas
Nigerian smoked fish: 50 reas (6 pieces)

Transportation by bus 4/5 reas per trip and valid for 3 hours if using the transport card

Uber's base fare is about 7 reas, total price depends on distance

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 11:03am On Jan 31, 2024

wavz:
GCUB scholarships is gone till next year 2025?

What other ways can we go study?

Application for 2025 intakes will be done this year, keep a watch on their website.

Yes, a lot of Brazilians want to learn English.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 12:17pm On Jan 18, 2024

untamedd:
Not True

Everything stated by your friend is false.

You do not need to apply for asylum for any reason. I don't know if it's a recent update but you do not need CPF for police report. Assuming you do, anybody can get a CPF number even a foreigner.

You also do not need Police Character to get any of your child's document.

You can even get a CPF while in Nigeria.

Your police report is from Nigeria and you need it for your own PR application only, has nothing to do with your baby who is a Brazilian.
To use your police report here, you have to legalize it either at the Brazilian embassy in Nigeria or Nigerian embassy in Brazil. CPF is not a requirement except this is a recent development and it has to be as recent as this month cos I know ppl who did it last month.

Assuming CPF is now a requirement, anyone can get a CPF. Everyone I know including myself got their CPF as a tourist and it's valid for life.

You get your child's birth certificate at the cartorio, they only need your name and passport number and the yellow paper from the hospital. Other documents application do not need your police report either

Only your own PR and Naturalization need it.

You have no reason to apply for asylum.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 12:07pm On Jan 18, 2024

Bammybestowed:
Please I have a question. I recently heard from a friend that for someone going to give birth in Brazil, to get your PR and passport, you need to apply for Asylum first. He stated that this is because it is now compulsory to put a CPF number when applying for Police report and you need the police report to apply for citizenship for the child and PR for parents and you can’t get that with a tourist visa. He said it’s a recent update and I just want to confirm from those who are more experienced.

Not True

Everything stated by your friend is false.

You do not need to apply for asylum for any reason. I don't know if it's a recent update but you do not need CPF for police report. Assuming you do, anybody can get a CPF number even a foreigner.

You also do not need Police Character to get any of your child's document.

You can even get a CPF while in Nigeria.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 12:02pm On Jan 18, 2024

[quote author=Asmy91 post=127948036][/quote]If you have someone in Lagos, ask them to go the embassy to check for you. They are not the best in responding to inquiries or complaints.

Something similar happened to a friend, DHL picked up but couldn't use the return waybill possibly because it had expired so it was just sitting in DHL office. My point is it could be from either party so check both.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 4:44am On Jan 15, 2024

Asmy91:
Hello, please does anyone have any idea how they retrieve passports after issuing visas? I sent a follow up mail to the consulate about my VITEM, they replied that it has been issued and passport already “RETRIEVED”. However, it’s been 10 days and I still haven’t received from DHL (note: I sent my docs via courier with a paid return envelope). I have sent several mails to provide info as to how it was retrieved, to no avail. Please does anyone know how to sort this out? I don’t base in Lagos.

DHL didn't respond to your emails?
Your return label should have a tracking number which you can use to track it.
You can go back to where you got the return label and ask then to find out where it's at if it's not trackable on their website

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 5:01pm On Jan 05, 2024

Anniebam:
By submission, do you mean online or courier submission, for online, I submitted since November while the courier was submitted yesterday and the statement of account reflected until yesterday that’s why I’m thinking of returning the money.

Physical submission. They are going to call your bank to confirm if the amount is there as at the date you printed for physical but to be safe just leave the money there till like a week after

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 4:55pm On Jan 05, 2024

Taal17:
Kindly keep you communication with unknown people you meet online as simple as possible.

No personal identifiers
Keep info shared strictly on this forum

All these talk via DM or can I contact you privately is risky cos your personal identifiers stand the risk of being used by other agents

You're absolutely correct. Thank you.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Brazil by untamedd(f): 4:54pm On Jan 05, 2024

koolsammie:
Yet you responded within four minutes. This is witchcraft o

Seriously

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