Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
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About me
American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
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Renewal of retirement visa /background check by Kurterino
Unfortunately, my retirement visa will expire at the end of September this year (2025). Btw, completely unrelated to my question, it was valid for two years, even though on the application documents , it said that it was only gonna be valid for one ...
03/20/25 @Kurterino. My reading of the Normative Resolution (https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/nav-guiada/rn-40) is that you'll need both Brazilian and Swiss background checks. You can get your Brazilian Federal background check online ... Read More
US and Brazil Taxes Revisited by sjpetzold
I’m sorry to bring this up again, but with tax season upon us, wise expats’ thoughts turn to the complexities of dual taxes. My wife and I are both US citizens filing jointly in the US. She is also a Brazil citizen while I have a ...
03/20/25 Brazil is expatting on hard mode lol, - @Mannimal Very true. Brazil will let foreigners who meet its qualifications come here, but except for the Portuguese, citizens of other Mercosul countries, and refugees who qualify for asylum under ... Read More
US and Brazil Taxes Revisited by sjpetzold
I’m sorry to bring this up again, but with tax season upon us, wise expats’ thoughts turn to the complexities of dual taxes. My wife and I are both US citizens filing jointly in the US. She is also a Brazil citizen while I have a ...
03/20/25 @Mannimal. Good morning. Thanks for the kind words. My understanding of the general environment is that the United States will not allow you any deduction or credit for Brazilian taxes on US income, and that if you're an active trader ... Read More
DOGE is verifying your Social Security Payments as of March 31st. by roddiesho
Social Security Payments are the latest targets for DOGE. As of March 31st., there will be NO phone verification, you will have to verify on-site or....Roddie in Retirement🕵
03/20/25 @roddiesho ROFLMAO! I guess he had! God bless him - they all deserve hazard pay for what they're going through. Read More
DOGE is verifying your Social Security Payments as of March 31st. by roddiesho
Social Security Payments are the latest targets for DOGE. As of March 31st., there will be NO phone verification, you will have to verify on-site or....Roddie in Retirement🕵
03/20/25 @abthree My purpose in going to the SSA office in R.I. was to gain access to the website and get the cost of living increase document for 2024? I just tried the SSA sign-in and it is very possible that I did not try for a change of address ... Read More
DOGE is verifying your Social Security Payments as of March 31st. by roddiesho
Social Security Payments are the latest targets for DOGE. As of March 31st., there will be NO phone verification, you will have to verify on-site or....Roddie in Retirement🕵
03/19/25 @abthree Need Help!!! It has been said on this thread that this only affects CHANGES to your account. I have a feeling that even if it is business as usuais, you need to verify your account or else. Roddie in Retirement🕵 - ... Read More
SUS for Dummies by alan279
I need to learn what services SUS offers and how to navigate the bureaucracy. Can anyone point me to a "SUS for Dummies"?Thanks.Alan
03/19/25 I had cataract surgery yesterday. The surgeon checked her work today and pronounced it "perfect". - @alan279 Congratulations! Here's hoping that your recuperation is quick and troublefree. Read More
DOGE is verifying your Social Security Payments as of March 31st. by roddiesho
Social Security Payments are the latest targets for DOGE. As of March 31st., there will be NO phone verification, you will have to verify on-site or....Roddie in Retirement🕵
03/19/25 Social Security Payments are the latest targets for DOGE. As of March 31st., there will be NO phone verification, you will have to verify on-site or.... Roddie in Retirement🕵 - @roddiesho Have a link for that? Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
03/19/25 Thanks - I’m good on everything else required including proof of the pension /it’s just this bank letter requirement. I guess I’ll do a literal bank transfer of $2,000 (instead of the usual wise routine) and provide a copy ... Read More
Amazon River Cruise by john8670
Has anyone here ever tried an Amazon River cruise that’s multiple days? I stumbled across one that’s called the “Grand Amazon Expedition” that is out of Manaus. I’m going to assume this is similar to ocean cruises where ...
03/18/25 That cruise looks amazing, have you taken that cruise? - @kevinmiller1957 No, I live in Manaus and you how that goes when it's your own hometown. 😂My husband just happened to find this while looking for suggestions for some US ... Read More
Amazon River Cruise by john8670
Has anyone here ever tried an Amazon River cruise that’s multiple days? I stumbled across one that’s called the “Grand Amazon Expedition” that is out of Manaus. I’m going to assume this is similar to ocean cruises where ...
03/18/25 @john8670. This may be more like the type of cruise that you have in mind:https://planetaexo.com/trips/a/luxury-amazon-cruise-in-brazil/It seems to go farther than the IberoStar in most directions. Read More
Brazil new Tax law for 2024 for resident and Citizens by NewBrazil
This just was signed into law in 2024 Brazil government created a new tax. This applies to crypto, dividends from investments funds, platform , real estate and Trust. This applies to anything made outside the country at 15% tax this for both ...
03/17/25 Do you know where in the app I can find this? I just downloaded it but I don't see the correct thing to choose and ended up at a different website 😅 - @*HernameisRio*Good morning. The RF app is integrated with gov.br, so ... Read More
Brazil new Tax law for 2024 for resident and Citizens by NewBrazil
This just was signed into law in 2024 Brazil government created a new tax. This applies to crypto, dividends from investments funds, platform , real estate and Trust. This applies to anything made outside the country at 15% tax this for both ...
03/16/25 Has anyone who a resident had to produce a tax document when leaving Brazil. Even just for a visit back to the USA. Thank for responding - @NewBrazilI never have, either leaving Brazil or coming back. The only Brazilian tax document that ... Read More
How to find an expat job? by David Vankerkhoven
My name is David. I live in Canada. I was wondering how do I find a job in another country as an expat? Are there websites for this? Can I get help with this from a company? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
03/23/25 Hi, David. The answer to that question will depend on your target country/countries, your skill set, and your language skills. Some companies still hire people for expat jobs, but they tend to be high level jobs for candidates with ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
03/14/25 Welcome, Daniele. Read More