@archlab
American looking for information about Brazil
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American
Lives in Florianópolis, Santa Cata
Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, some French, some Arabic, some Igbo,& Yoruba
Registration: 22 September 2017
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Why Not Wear Flip-Flops in Brazil? by Pablo888
For the fashionistas of the group - why not wear flip flops? I have been "warned" not to wear flip flops on my Rio visit. Why?I do not like wearing flip flops - I prefer clogs - but why is it not fashionable to wear flip flops? There are a great ...
@Pablo888Ever since I was a Kid, I've hated 'Flip-Flops' / "Chinelas'.Also, I don't want to become a Chinelao. Read More
Large money transfer to Brazil. What will happen? by Wout
Hi everyone.I am investing a substantial part of my funds in crypto currencies, and I intend to take the profits by the end of 2025. My fiancé (we are getting married this year) is Brazilian and I want to move my crypto assets to her ...
@Gasparzinho 777Hi. I sent a PM w/ a question.Best Regards,John Pastor(AL, GA - Bal. Camboriu, SC) Read More
Large money transfer to Brazil. What will happen? by Wout
Hi everyone.I am investing a substantial part of my funds in crypto currencies, and I intend to take the profits by the end of 2025. My fiancé (we are getting married this year) is Brazilian and I want to move my crypto assets to her ...
@WoutI'm not an expert, so some of these ideas might suck. If anyone's an expert, please offer your feedback, as I haven't been to Brasil in several years, so this may not apply any longer.But here are some thoughts:1) If it is too ... Read More
Travel from Salvador to São Luís (both in Bahia) by Kurterino
I was looking at my options and found that I could either rent a car and drive there, or fly. I did a quick search on ebookers, and it showed me prices starting at about 300$ US (return flight included), with both Latam and GOL.With a rental car, ...
I don't know if this is true for Bahia, but I have taken OniBuses from sta. Catarina to my wife's small town (12 hrs) in Rio Grande do Sul.I have to say that there have beenn some of the most comfortable travel that I have ever had.You do need to ... Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil by archlab
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:. The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ...
You didn't read my post, I can see.But thanks for the time & effort. Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil by archlab
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:. The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ...
@abthree This is the kind of info we need to know. Thank You! Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil by archlab
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:. The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ...
@BRBC Wow!You're good, thorough & dang fast!I agree. And so far, the best way I have found, is what you mentioned - using a US Credit Card Re: Volatility, I think that Tether/ USDT type of Crypto would be the best way to avoid that.However, the ... Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:. The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ... Read More
Flying south to go north? by mberigan
How crazy is it that in order to fly north (USA) or northwest (Peru, Colômbia, Central America) from Recife one had to first fly south to São Paulo? ....and a lot of people have to do the same. I used to fly between Miami and Recife or ...
@Inubia I know that Africa to Brazil journey well. When I worked in Nigeria, the quickest way to South America was to go to Europe or the US.One time, my company, in it's infinite wisdom, sent me to Abu Dhabi, stayed the night, then flew to Brazil. ... Read More
General Political Climate in Brazil by 56tbourne
Now that the elections are over, was wondering what the general political tone in Brazil is now that Lula was elected. Will it have an effect on expats or laws? I know that Brazil is divided like it is in the US. It has always been a very ...
@56tbourne FWIW.I am married to a Brazilian and we have different takes on their politics. I am generally pretty Centrist American. My Wife would call herself liberal, but when it comes down to it she and her family, from the South, all supported ... Read More
transfer money to Brazil by timhoffnagle
I am trying to help my girlfriend's buy an apartment for her daughter and tried to send some money ($100,000) to her bank. However, I just got an email that the Brazilian bank rejected the transfer. Does anyone know why the payment might ...
@Texanbrazil Hi Tex. Make relationships with the 'money-people'. This is probably the best advice.Like I mentioned in my post - we dealt with our developer. I can't recall the specifics, but I believe he made it easy for us to ... Read More
transfer money to Brazil by timhoffnagle
I am trying to help my girlfriend's buy an apartment for her daughter and tried to send some money ($100,000) to her bank. However, I just got an email that the Brazilian bank rejected the transfer. Does anyone know why the payment might ...
@timhoffnagle Hi Tim.Several years ago, my wife at the time(Brasileira) & I bought a couple of apartments. I don't know how things are right now, but here's what we did:1) First Apto: We made a down payment and ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child by archlab
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ...
FWIW, I wrote to the Atlanta Consulado by EMAIL & it they got back to me in the 2 days that their website promised. A side note: An Inquiry via EMAIL is SO MUCH better than having to make an appointment with them at 'Diplomatic ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child by archlab
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ...
Thanks abthree! I was just composing my email to the Atlanta Consulate....and, Yes, "Fingers Crossed". I guess I should adopt that as a motto, LOL. And although it's more wishful & kinda selfish thinking....maybe this ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child by archlab
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ...
Thank you very much for the time & information that you have given. I am very impressed & appreciative for your help. As for the status of my Perm Resident/Green Card, I am here: It has not expired (2023), but I have been away for 6 years ... Read More