Mike in São Paulo
American expat in Brazil
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428
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51
About me
American, In a relationship
Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
Registration: 01 December 2016
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Expat interest in politics in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Brazil is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Until fairly recently I haven't really paid much attention to Brazilian politics. Not really my place other than to know if I should watch my back when out and about. I've gotten the picture of "Welcome to Brazil. Thank you for your ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
It will be the Immigration Section of the Policía Federal. Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
I'm originally from North-Central California-San Jose, Mummy. From what my PF interviewer told me, as long as you have the protocolo in your possession when you leave and re-enter Brazil, you should be fine. Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
My pleasure. I just hope I was helpful in some small way. Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
It can take anywhere from 30 days to 6 months for them to get you your card but they will give you a receipt/document when you make your application. Edit: I received my card just over 2 years ago and have never had a home visit. Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
I'm going to jump in here and add to what Texanbrazil said: You might get lucky like I did and have the processing time take as little as 30 days, unless that's changed in the 2 years since I got married here in Brazil. For Kate: If ... Read More
Sense of humour in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Brazilians culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
I don't understand Latin humor whatsoever. Brazilian, Mexican, Chilean, Peruvian, etc. I get together with the Mexican side of my "North American Family" and they're watching a Mexican (supposed) comedy in Spanish and I'm ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
For my wife's tourist visa applications we had her attending business & computer classes, we opened a small restaurant, and even had a friend transfer his house and property into her name. Basically we did everything they told her in the ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
Denied tourist visa. Have you tried the K-1 fiancee visa yet? My wife and I found out after 5 failed attempts to get her a tourist visa (4 of which were before we were married) that if their visa application mentions that they know someone in the ... Read More
Being convincing to an employer in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in Brazil is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in ...
Oh, almost forgot. OK. I admit I completely forgot until I started reading more replies. I've been a freelance journalist since several years before arriving in Brazil in 2012. Thankfully I had paid my dues and taken enough knocks that by the ... Read More
Being convincing to an employer in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in Brazil is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in ...
I've only ever applied for positions as an English teacher with schools here in São Paulo state and one bike shop here in Bertioga. The first school I had prearranged my position with before leaving the US. The second one in São ... Read More
New Brazilian gun law by Mike in São Paulo
What does everyone think of the new law or order handed down by Bolsonaro allowing people to own firearms? Good idea? Bad? Do you thik we'll start having the problems here that we have in the US? How many have already started the process of ...
Thank you robal for the very informative post. I'd like to see what the psych eval will entail. I wasn't given time in 2017 when I visited my parents to head out to the range and practice and before that I didn't have the money to ... Read More
New Brazilian gun law by Mike in São Paulo
What does everyone think of the new law or order handed down by Bolsonaro allowing people to own firearms? Good idea? Bad? Do you thik we'll start having the problems here that we have in the US? How many have already started the process of ...
According to what I've read and heard they have to prove they can handle a weapon before being allowed to purchase one. Who better than an American expat military vet to teach them? Read More
New Brazilian gun law by Mike in São Paulo
What does everyone think of the new law or order handed down by Bolsonaro allowing people to own firearms? Good idea? Bad? Do you thik we'll start having the problems here that we have in the US? How many have already started the process of ...
Other than my wife I've spoken with 3 Brazilians about it so far and all, except my wife, are excited and happy about it. One of those I've spoken with has eve spent the last two years or so in the US visiting her children there. In Texas ... Read More
New Brazilian gun law
What does everyone think of the new law or order handed down by Bolsonaro allowing people to own firearms? Good idea? Bad? Do you thik we'll start having the problems here that we have in the US? How many have already started the process of ... Read More