@Golsucks
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Obtaining a Brazil Driver's License (CNH) in Sao Paulo by californiainbrazil
Here is my experience in getting a Brazilian driver’s license (CNH) in Sao Paulo. Hopefully this will be helpful to those getting their CNH for the first timeWebsite with ...
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Obtaining a Brazil Driver's License (CNH) in Sao Paulo by californiainbrazil
Here is my experience in getting a Brazilian driver’s license (CNH) in Sao Paulo. Hopefully this will be helpful to those getting their CNH for the first timeWebsite with ...
I stay in Brazil for 6 months per year. Do I need a Brazilian drivers license? Read More
Marriage necessary for a permanent visa? by Kurterino
A friend of mine owns a house and has been coming here for over 20 years, until the pandemic he usually stayed 6 months at a time (3 months plus 3 months extension), which was ok for him, because that’s just about the duration of the Swiss ...
To me it’s like a common law agreement. In the end; under laws in Brazil Canada and probably Switzerland, your in for a 50:50 split if things don’t work out. Read More
Dengue and Chikingunya by beckybannon
What is the story concerning Dengue and Chikingunya in Brazil? Is it in all places? I am a healthy, young 70 years old but I do take blood pressure meds and have been told that I cannot take them in Brazil as they will kill me if I get Dengue. I ...
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Dengue and Chikingunya by beckybannon
What is the story concerning Dengue and Chikingunya in Brazil? Is it in all places? I am a healthy, young 70 years old but I do take blood pressure meds and have been told that I cannot take them in Brazil as they will kill me if I get Dengue. I ...
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Dengue and Chikingunya by beckybannon
What is the story concerning Dengue and Chikingunya in Brazil? Is it in all places? I am a healthy, young 70 years old but I do take blood pressure meds and have been told that I cannot take them in Brazil as they will kill me if I get Dengue. I ...
Interesting information regarding new methods for controlling dengue. Research like this is carried out in labs like the one in Wuhan China. Hopefully research is done with extreme caution. I’ve read that dengue is not sooo deadly. Should I ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hello moosehead and welcome to Brazil. I am from the London just down the road. I m in Rio grande do Sul. It gets very cold here. Now that 9 C is very cold to me. When building your house just emphasize insulation and well sealed windows and doors. ... Read More
How to improve your Portuguese by pup8617
I'm at the point where my Portuguese is good enough to survive but I want to take it to the next level. What advice does anyone have? I think for myself I am going to have to do some exams, as that will be the only way to motivate myself to do ...
I m using Duolingo. It’s great. Short lessons with reading writing and speaking. But. I also need a higher level and the only way to do it is to start yacking away with Brazileiros. I have not met a Brazilian that didn’t try to ... Read More
Residence Permit by Vin_glau08
I am Vin , married to a Brazilian for two years with one baby. I am staying in Saudi Arabia for work and planning to apply the permanent visa in Brazil. What will be the procedure? Also using this permanent Visa allow me to travel within Chile ...
You will be able to travel freely through the Mercosur. Application information from the Brazilian consulate web site is excellent. It’s the best source as there may be some specific information for your nationality and where you are living. ... Read More
Sim card for using abroad by VVnnnp
Can the Brazilian sim card be used abroad? Will i be able to receive messages while I`m abroad? If yes, which one?
Hello. You need a cpf for the SIM card I believe. But you can still get a sim with passport info. The sim (pay as you go). Will not work outside of Brazil but what’s app will work. Of course you have to make the payment on the card. A ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
I can only think that the strategy is to deter/ punish people from traveling. Instead of banning flights which hurts the airlines, they are boosting the hotels. I don’t know if the strategy is somehow a political solution rather than an ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
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Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
Hello. Regarding using ATM for transfer. I’m assuming you withdraw reals and immediately deposit it back into the machine into your Brazilian account. Correct? Nobody ever questions you regarding this? Overall is this cheaper than using ... Read More
How to get fingerprinted for a Criminal Record Check in Brazil? by VictoriaChandler
My husband and I went to the Federal Police today and we were told that they can't process my application for permanent residency without a Criminal Record Check. We got married here in Brazil back in October. We had a signed and certified ...
I was told that I neede the fbi check as well as the rcmp check on my first encounter. I returned after paying some tax and some adjustments to my documents as requested but still without the fbi check. I was approved. However my stable union wife ... Read More
How to get fingerprinted for a Criminal Record Check in Brazil? by VictoriaChandler
My husband and I went to the Federal Police today and we were told that they can't process my application for permanent residency without a Criminal Record Check. We got married here in Brazil back in October. We had a signed and certified ...
I did my own fingerprints for the fbi. There are YouTube s to help you. The fbi web site was very clear in what to do. Read More