@McLen
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American, In a relationship
Lives in João Pessoa, Paraiba
Speaks English
Registration: 26 April 2020
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Meet-Up in João Pessoa PA, March 1 - 5, 2024 by abthree
01/20/24 I've already let some friends in Paraíba and nearby Pernambuco know about this, but today seems like a good time to pick up anyone in the area that I don't know about yet.My husband and I will be in João Pessoa March 1 to 5, ...
Hi everyone! Len (Leonard) here, originally from Portland, OR, now João Pessoa. Matt just notified me about the meet-up. Fortunately I don't have anything planned tonight, so I'd love to attend. I'll see if my wife (Julia) can also come. I'm ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in João Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other João Pessoa Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
If anyone wants to connect, I'm here: *** Read More
Expat blog gatherings in João Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other João Pessoa Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
I moved to JP this year (2021). Got married to a Brazilian woman, moved in to a condo, working remotely for an American company. Feeling a bit isolated, so please contact me if you want to meet virtually or in person! Read More
Expat Meet ups in Recife by Naiscribe
I've recently moved from Los Angeles and I'm looking for other expats who want to explore the city and surrounding cities, make new friends, and in general find some adventure in spite of the pandemic.
I’m up the road in João Pessoa. Would love to meet other English speaking people in my city. Moved here in Jan 2021, married a Brazilian woman, bought a condo. And am working remotely for an American company. Read More
Work remotely on tourist visa? by McLen
Does anyone know the rules regarding working remotely for a non-international US-based company is allowed while on a tourist visa? Next month I intend to move to Brazil, marry my Brazilian fiancée, and work remotely for my US-based employer. ...
My employer's HR manager explained that the company isn't set up to employ allow working in Brazil, and has no plans to do so. It sounded like she meant the company doesn't have a business relationship or presence in Brazil. I don't ... Read More
Work remotely on tourist visa? by McLen
Does anyone know the rules regarding working remotely for a non-international US-based company is allowed while on a tourist visa? Next month I intend to move to Brazil, marry my Brazilian fiancée, and work remotely for my US-based employer. ...
Thank you Texanbrazil and abthree! Read More
Work remotely on tourist visa?
Does anyone know the rules regarding working remotely for a non-international US-based company is allowed while on a tourist visa? Next month I intend to move to Brazil, marry my Brazilian fiancée, and work remotely for my US-based employer. ... Read More
One way ticket into Brazil by MariLFS
Hey guys! Anyone who had no problems to enter Brazil on a tourist visa without the return flight? My fiance is moving to Brazil, we're going to get married and he's going to live here for a while, so we'd like to save the extra money if ...
I contacted the Brazil embassy in San Francisco. They told me that when I travel on a tourist visa, which is required in my situation, Brazil customs might ask to see proof of a return trip or other exit from Brazil within 90 days. Having said ... Read More
One way ticket into Brazil by MariLFS
Hey guys! Anyone who had no problems to enter Brazil on a tourist visa without the return flight? My fiance is moving to Brazil, we're going to get married and he's going to live here for a while, so we'd like to save the extra money if ...
If he is coming from the US, he can book a ticket with American Airlines. They will HOLD your ticket for 24 hours, giving you time to photocopy the round trip itinerary, then remember to cancel within 24 hours. It is safe and works as you can ... 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 ...
The second choice, "celebrante", is a profession in Brazil (what isn't?); some of them have an authorization ("habilitação") to complete the legal paperwork for a civil marriage, others appear to be informal. 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 ...
What are the Brazilian laws under which a designated non-religious officiant can legally marry a couple? Specifically, can I appoint a friend (a Brazilian resident) to officiate at our secular wedding? What is required in Brazil to become a legal ... Read More
Property prices in João Pessoa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in João Pessoa is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...
Hi Priscilla, I am planning to move to Joao Pessoa in 2021. My fiancée and I have narrowed down our search to the following neighborhoods, based on convenience, safety and affordability. Most of these are north-central part of the ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
If you come in on a VITEM XI visa (temporary visa for family reunion), they'll see that in Passport Control; if you come as a tourist and there are any questions, it should be enough to say that you'll be marrying a Brazilian, and will ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
If you come in on a VITEM XI visa (temporary visa for family reunion), they'll see that in Passport Control; if you come as a tourist and there are any questions, it should be enough to say that you'll be marrying a Brazilian, and will ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
I intend to marry my fiancée when I move there. So I'm not a resident (yet). I understand there's tariff relief if I am arriving on a family reunion visa (but I'm not family, yet). I've always visited Brazil as a tourist. But ... Read More