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The renewal of the resident card in Brazil may be prevented in some specific…
The renewal of the resident card in Brazil may be prevented in some specific situations provided for by immigration legislation. One of the main reasons is the termination of the basis that gave rise to the residence permit. This means that, if the reason that justified the…
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The renewal of the resident card in Brazil may be prevented in some specific situations provided for by immigration legislation. One of the main reasons is the termination of the basis that gave rise to the residence permit. This means that, if the reason that justified the granting of the visa or residence ceases to exist, the resident loses the right to renewal based on that same reason. Furthermore, if the person obtained a new residence permit based on another basis, he or she will also not be able to renew the previous one, as the new migration link replaces the previous one. Another important impediment occurs when the resident remains outside Brazil for more than two consecutive years, without formally presenting a valid justification to the authorities. This prolonged absence without a justified reason can be interpreted as abandonment of residence, resulting in the loss of the right to renewal. In these cases, the foreigner may have to restart the migration process if they wish to return to legally reside in the country. Therefore, it is essential to maintain the regularity of the migratory situation and be aware of deadlines and obligations to avoid losing the right of residence.
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