@rraypo
American looking for information about Brazil
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Speaks English, limited Portuguese
Registration: 01 October 2020
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Certified Translators in Various Languages by rraypo
I need to find a reliable, honest, certified translator from Icelandic to Brazilian Portuguese. This is just for an Apostilled Birth Certificate, but I've spent a year just getting that, (long story of failed modern technology).Does anyone know of ...
09/19/24 @rraypo. Here's the searchable site of the Professional Translators' Association of São Paulo. I don't seen Icelandic among their offerings, though: https://atpiesp.org.br/ -@abthreeWhat do you think of the ... Read More
Certified Translators in Various Languages
I need to find a reliable, honest, certified translator from Icelandic to Brazilian Portuguese. This is just for an Apostilled Birth Certificate, but I've spent a year just getting that, (long story of failed modern technology).Does anyone know of ... Read More
after divorce, can i go travel other country? by simsimso
i divorce, and im keeping CRNM,but if i go travel other country and when i come back, is there possible i cant go in brazil?
09/18/24 i divorce, and im keeping CRNM,but if i go travel other country and when i come back, is there possible i cant go in brazil? -@simsimso Good morning. As long as your CRNM has not been ... Read More
How can a retired California expat avoid state taxes by Robert60
Soon I'll be leaving California retiring to Brazil and want to stop paying state taxes. Is the only way to do so is cutting all ties to the state and establishing a domicile in a tax free state which is time consuming? Robert
...But suddenly, Remitly told me i have to scan and send all these forms and info for my most recent transfer to go through. I cancelled the transfer and am looking for other ways of doing it, And i HATE paying taxes in both countries!! ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...
Hello - do American TV sets work in Brazil? (voltage apart : I mean, from a technical broadcasting point of view, pardon the pun). -@sawflypine3730That all depends on where in Brazil. As far as I know, ALL of Brasil is 60 ... Read More
Question. Indefinite Residency, divorce and remarry? by GringoDoBrazil
Hi everyone. Ive researched and found that although thee is confusion, it seems in new law (2017) if you divorce from the person in which your residency was based, you CAN loose your residency, I think the old law was different .My question is, if ...
My question is, if you do dissolve the stable union and enter into a new one, with someone else, will that protect you? Would a person have to reapply for residency ? just basic thought says no unless you lost residency.. ... Read More
What cities have the best standards of living in Santa Catarina? by john8670
I've narrowed down a few choices to:BlumenauJaragua Do SulJoinville CuritibaPomerode Balneário Camboriú FlorianopolisIf anyone knows anyone who lives in any of these cities, has lived in any of these cities or has visited these cities ...
Hi, I have been reading and reading people posts about the ocean water in Santa Catarina. -@markjimenezHello Mark, I would love to know where you have been reading this and if possible, maybe you could share some links to your information ... Read More
What is the most efficient way to buy a home in Brazil? by john8670
I'm looking to move to Santa Catarina with my wife no later than August 2023.I want to avoid renting from someone in Brazil like the plague I've heard bad stories about it. I also don't like the idea of "paying for the landlords property taxes" When ...
@rraypo, I read your comments on buying property in Santa Catarina. I was thinking of buying an apartment but now Im a bit skeptical. Do you have someone you trust that can steer me in the right direction..Thanks Mark ... Read More
Getting residency in Brasil with criminal record by Guest987526
I’m a Canadian citizen in Brasil getting married and wondering if my criminal record will get in the way of getting permanent residency here in Brasil
@rraypoI see you mention that a local police background check would suffice for Temporary Residency application Visas..Everywhere I've read states that it must be an FBI background check. -@BMHOFFMAN92I do not recall ... Read More
Prescription Eyeglasses by alan279
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan
@alan279 They were R$ 1.600 real or S 333 dollars. Cheaper than buying in the USA. Stella -@StarMarisFor what it's worth, I just bought two pairs of glasses at Costco, Medford Oregon, USA, Varilux, bifocal, auto-darkening, ... Read More
Prescription Eyeglasses by alan279
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan ... Read More
i need help about marriage with Brazilian girl by GuestPoster747
Dear sir/ madam my friend she is Brazilen.. She is coming in india this week for doing merry me .. she want i will go with her in Brazil and i also want to go with her... after merry with her i dont to let her go in Brazil alon i just want to go ...
Hi I am interested I will merry you -@imamulkazi00Now there's the best offer anyone might get today, (maybe, LOL) Read More
Anyone with any basic knowledge about wills in Brazil?
How do we determine what will happen to our "stuff" in Brazil when we pass away? Things like money, bank accounts, cars, homes, or apartments? Is there a simple will in Brazil or is this also a big, long-drawn-out, bureaucratic mess requiring ... Read More
New evisa requirements for travel to Brasil by timhoffnagle
Does anyone know the reasoning behind the new requirement for citizens of the U.S., Canada, and other countries? I just started applying for one and, in addition to the website being slow and not working on my phone (it seems to be just slow on my ...
Ireland has one of the highest standards of living in Europe and assuming that this is a desirable country trait, would Ireland not have the same issue as the US? -@Pablo888I'm very curious where you got that ... Read More
Protocol for address change by Canforbra
I am currently in sp and I am thinking of moving to sao carlos. My information is in the process stage. For my residency. I know I can change my address online. However is it better to wait for the card and change the address after?I am not sure on ...
I am currently in sp and I am thinking of moving to sao carlos. My information is in the process stage. For my residency. I know I can change my address online. However is it better to wait for the card and change the address after?I ... Read More