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Days 1–3: Land Safe
- 1.Arrive at Guarulhos International Airport (São Paulo) or Galeão (Rio de Janeiro) — Polícia Federal processes returning nationals
- 2.Get a Claro, Vivo, or TIM Brasil SIM at the airport or any authorized store — requires CPF or passport
Days 4–7: Get Connected
- 3.Contact family networks in your estado — Brazil's regions have distinct cultures; community ties by state are strong
- 4.Visit the Cartório de Registro Civil to obtain or replace your RG (Registro Geral / national ID) and CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas)
Week 2: Documents & Stability
- 5.Your CPF is the tax ID essential for banking, employment, and all digital services — activate or recover it online at receitafederal.gov.br
- 6.Open a bank account at Caixa Econômica Federal, Bradesco, or Banco do Brasil using your RG and CPF
Week 3–4: Start Rebuilding
- 7.Set up a PIX key via your bank app — Brazil's instant payment system is used for nearly all transactions
- 8.Register with SINE (Sistema Nacional de Empregos) at your local CRAS for free employment placement
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