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Registration: 13 May 2021

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KenAquarius

Dollar to Real by KenAquarius

Reports of the old girl’s death have been greatly exaggerated! No, I’m not talking about Betty White. I’m talking about the good old US dollar. She is back at 5 to 1 over the Real. At least for the moment…stay tuned!

boombop4477

Real down to 515,last week when oil took off and the real fell,I realized that shorting the dollar was a risky move, death of the dollar?Not this year Read More

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last year
Xiaozhuli

Yet another day calculation issue (90/180 days) by Xiaozhuli

Bom dia,I've just spent a couple of hours adding, subtracting, reading rules and reading feedback.I would love some strong Brazilian coffee here but unfortunately, I'm still in Canada :-)I apologize for asking yet another 90/180 days question but ...

boombop4477

Abthree has pointed out,the days are adjusted on the 1st of the month,eg,if u entered Brazil on 11/15/22 and left 5/15/23,with extension,180 days,your allowance will take effect 12/1/23,not 11/16/23.i think. Read More

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last year
KenAquarius

Dollar to Real by KenAquarius

Reports of the old girl’s death have been greatly exaggerated! No, I’m not talking about Betty White. I’m talking about the good old US dollar. She is back at 5 to 1 over the Real. At least for the moment…stay tuned!

boombop4477

Lula has leftist leanings,however Brazil s economy is very diverse,Lula actually has accused Biden of being responsible for the war,will say owning pbr was a good idea, being anti dollar goes hand in hand w anti American, which has been prevalent in ... Read More

boombop4477 replied to a thread
last year
KenAquarius

Dollar to Real by KenAquarius

Reports of the old girl’s death have been greatly exaggerated! No, I’m not talking about Betty White. I’m talking about the good old US dollar. She is back at 5 to 1 over the Real. At least for the moment…stay tuned!

boombop4477

Lula is a socialist to many,could be a factor Read More

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last year
KenAquarius

Dollar to Real by KenAquarius

Reports of the old girl’s death have been greatly exaggerated! No, I’m not talking about Betty White. I’m talking about the good old US dollar. She is back at 5 to 1 over the Real. At least for the moment…stay tuned!

boombop4477

What's noteworthy to me is,oil skyrocketing,real falling fast,think there is a lot of anti American sentiment in the world,dollar still the world currency,but what's happening in Brazil is oxymoronic. Read More

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boombop4477

ARGENTINA VIA BRAZIL,180 DAY RULE by boombop4477

I am thinking of flying into Foz de Iguazu,then immediately proceeding into Argentina,via the land border, subsequently,reentering Brazil at a later date, return to the USA during the spring.However,I have only 17 days remaining, regarding the 180 ...

boombop4477

Thanks people,won't reenter Brazil until Nov,if denied,I ll just stay in Argentina,but in Nov, should have 45 days available.Last time on the border bus,I was the only one whom got off,to play it legal,ersatz open border.Though getting caught must ... Read More

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last year

ARGENTINA VIA BRAZIL,180 DAY RULE

I am thinking of flying into Foz de Iguazu,then immediately proceeding into Argentina,via the land border, subsequently,reentering Brazil at a later date, return to the USA during the spring.However,I have only 17 days remaining, regarding the 180 ... Read More

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OnlyRoddPremium

LONG TERM RENTAL by OnlyRoddPremium

Hello everyone !Besides Airbnb, do you know or do you have a link for foreigners to rent an apartment for a 1 , 2 or 3-year rental period?I need to know if can get in contact with the landlord or do I need a real state agent.

boombop4477

Quinto andar,might be an option Read More

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roddiesho

Stopped from Returning to Brazil! by roddiesho

I am usually a very positive person, however even I know that your worst fears can come true. This is that story.I am in the process of getting my Permanent Visa by Spouse. My wife handled the processing of the Brazilian Marriage Certificate. I was ...

boombop4477

Not withstanding immigration issues,I learned decades ago,in brazil,easy things r impossible, impossible things r easy Read More

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jasonlovesdogs

ATM withdraw fees/best exchange rates by jasonlovesdogs

Hello,I searched the forum and couldn't find an answer to this question. Does anyone know the best Brazilian banks that have the least ATM withdraw fees and exchange rates? I recently went to a Carefour here in Brasilia and felt like I got robbed in ...

boombop4477

I was an expert on this subject,I now use pix via a very trusted friend, bradesco was the best game in town,then they got greedy Read More

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jasonlovesdogs

ATM withdraw fees/best exchange rates by jasonlovesdogs

Hello,I searched the forum and couldn't find an answer to this question. Does anyone know the best Brazilian banks that have the least ATM withdraw fees and exchange rates? I recently went to a Carefour here in Brasilia and felt like I got robbed in ...

boombop4477

24 hours dont,bradesco ok,Santander better,this was in early 22 Read More

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2 years ago
Getting on

Does Brazil Really Want Retirees to Immigrate? by Getting on

There are so many things I like about Brazil, especially Curitiba. But the more I look into it, the more unsure I am as to Brazilian policy toward retirees. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of the following problems I see:1. There used to be a ...

boombop4477

Try santander,bradesco went from 1% to 6.5%,in no time,banco 24 hours,is 1 atm,i avoid,scary. Read More

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2 years ago
Inubia

Currency exchange by Inubia

As an active investor I track the US$/BR Real pretty closely, as it has a significant impact upon my activities. Since the beginning of the anti-commerce governmental restrictions on account of covid, the world at large has generally regarded the ...

boombop4477

You will probably get a better rate at Santander, bradesco up to 6.5,also some banks are reimbursing the withdrawals fees,like fidelity, gotta shop around, hearing about banco rendimento,dont know the mark up yet. Read More

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2 years ago
Inubia

Currency exchange by Inubia

As an active investor I track the US$/BR Real pretty closely, as it has a significant impact upon my activities. Since the beginning of the anti-commerce governmental restrictions on account of covid, the world at large has generally regarded the ...

boombop4477

Would be remiss not to include the latest info on fees on certain atms,when withdrawals are done.For years,least 4 Americans Bradesco was the best deal in town,mark up was only 1%,thats over,markuo shotup to about 6% in no time,i am now using banco ... Read More

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2 years ago
sam1466

Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466

Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...

boombop4477

I emphasize, been there,additionally,a Brazilian state law professor tolded me a couple of years ago, that in her experiences,she has found an anti gringo bias in the judicial system,i dont know,but paramount to have all your ducks in a row,leave ... Read More