@Ron Hevener
American expat in Brazil
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31 posts
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About me
American
Speaks English and I'm learning Portuguese.
Registration: 13 June 2017
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USPS Mail from New York to São Paulo by LilythEster
Question. How long does it normally take for a regular USPS mail (envelope) to get here in São Paulo from the East Coast, specifically New York. My brother sent me a envelope with a vital document for my visa process by regular USPS mail (I ...
The Postal system in Brazil is a disgrace. No further comment. Read More
Moving to Brazil just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Brazil is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...
I do my best to keep private about my experiences here in Brazil. I came here for love and marriage -- and to help my wife in her medical and legal challenges ... In my life, I paid the price for my independence and I can work from anywhere because ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Brazil by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Brazil as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
From my travels & adventures, I've learned one thing: It doesn't matter so much "where" you go, people will treat you pretty much the same as you treat them. (With occasional surprises good or bad, but we won't get into ... Read More
Moving to Brazil just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Brazil is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...
Abthree, thank you for expressing so well the things I find to be true (and giving further insight into them). I, for one, am not here in Brazil to have parties. I'm here to work. To build and get things done. I wrote a whole response to ... Read More
Moving to Brazil just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Brazil is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...
No, I don't feel at home here because of the language barrier. For me, it's been 5 years & I still don't have it mastered. I am, however, very good at being a Mime now & completely understand what it's like to be a ... Read More
Open a bank account by Chood
I was wondering if anybody knows if it is possible to open a bank account in Brasil while still living abroad. We are buying an apartment there, and using my wife account for now. Transferring money from Europe each month to make payments. But I ...
Thank you. Read More
Looking For Serious Law Firm in Sao Paulo by Ron Hevener
I am an American author married to a Brazilian who is part of a large and very complicated Family Probate situation in Sao Paulo.... I am seeking an English-speaking law firm that is financially secure enough that it can work for a percentage. ...
Thank you. I will contact them and learn more about them. Regards, Ron Hevener Read More
Looking For Serious Law Firm in Sao Paulo
I am an American author married to a Brazilian who is part of a large and very complicated Family Probate situation in Sao Paulo.... I am seeking an English-speaking law firm that is financially secure enough that it can work for a percentage. ... Read More
Open a bank account by Chood
I was wondering if anybody knows if it is possible to open a bank account in Brasil while still living abroad. We are buying an apartment there, and using my wife account for now. Transferring money from Europe each month to make payments. But I ...
If you are married to a Brazilian citizen, but don't have any other documentation like Permanent Resident, can you be on a joint bank account with them? Or, no? 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 ...
Thank you for this information and good advice. Read More
Political tensions in Brazil: caution recommended by Veedushi
Hello everyone, Given the tense political situation in Brazil, foreign nationals who are on the spot or who are planning to travel there are advised to be very careful during coming days. Several political gatherings are scheduled throughout the ...
Although the above post was written inn 2016, I find that (3 years later) it is the same (or worse) . . . As a foreigner, I can look with some objectivity at things around me. I feel "targeted" in a way. . . . I am here because of my ... Read More
My parcel is stuck at receita federal by australianinbrazil
Hi everyone, So my mum sent me a parcel from Australia back in March, and today I received a letter from correios saying that I need to pay a tax for them to deliver it from receita federal. The letter said I need to make an online profile, login ...
I'm going crazy over this -- I've received quite a few packages from the States & other countries, no problem -- and suddenly there is a 15 Rs charge to be paid before a package will be released .... (I got a notice in the mail telling ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Brazil by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Brazil (cultural adaptation, ...
I find Brazil to be extremely good ... at finding ways not to get things done. This is stressful. And it is not easy to adjust to ... accept ... or to forget. Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Brazil by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Brazil (cultural adaptation, ...
In my experience, it's the legal (probate) system that needs overhauling here in Brazil ... there shouold be time limites for probate to be settled. ... another serious thing is, theft. The idea that a person can be robbed of jewelry and have ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Brazil by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Brazil (cultural adaptation, ...
Stresses about moving here .... I'm going to think about this one before really answering. Read More