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American looking for information about Brazil
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Definition of "living" in Brazil for one year by TANRO
I am married to a Brazilian citizen, we live in the USA. My understanding is that I can qualify to become a Brazilian citizen by:1) "passing" the CELPE-Bras exam2) living in Brazil for one yearMy question is about living in Brazil for one year. ...
@TANROThe problem with becoming a citizen as compared to a permanent citizen can have a dramatic effect on your income. Brasilian tax law stipulates that all citizens must pay taxes on any income earned in a foreign country. If you have ... Read More
Bank account for non residents by Kat2202
Hi all,I really need insight. We sold a property and the proceeds were deposited into a joint Caixa Economica Savings account. I want to transfer my share of the money into an account in my name, but since I am not currently in Brazil, I am unable ...
You will need a CPF and RNM to open any account in Brasil, including online banks like nubank. There is no way around this. Your only option would be to perform a bank to bank transfer to the USA Read More
Leaving Brazil with only CRNM number but not the actual resident card by Mischa1864
Hi all, I have been waiting for my resident card here. But I got an emergency back home that I need to leave Brazil ASAP. I have my CRNM number active in the system. But I am still waiting for the actual reisdent card. So can I leave Brazil with ...
@Mischa1864: You can come into Brasil and stay for 90 days as a visitor. Take your temporary card or number to the local Federal Police office and get a replacement card. I would also suggest that you employ a local lawyer to handle this for you. ... Read More
Hot Money & BRL by alan279
Is a hot money strategy viable today with the BRL? Asking for a friend.
@alan279: It is a great strategy depending on the bank you are transferring money to. I have set up an account at Itau and transfer directly into a savings account. Just be prepared to present documentation of the money trail before it is put ... Read More
Shipping goods from Canada to Brazil by Canforbra
Hello, I just talked with a travel agent and to fly with my things from canada to brazil will cost me an extra 500 to over 1000.I dont have a lot of things.Would a shipping container be cheaper? What is a good company to use or is it best to just ...
Shipping to Brasil is by no means safe, affordable, or guaranteed. My last shipment took 9 months to arrive and some items were damaged in transit. I never ship anything that I would consider irreplaceable. I only shipped items that my Brasilian ... Read More
How Much Cash To Keep In The House for Emergencies by roddiesho
I saw this question on a You Tube financial channel. We don´t really have our fair share of natural disasters in Brazil but just by habit I keep R$1,000 Reals or less handy simply because that's what comes out of the ATM machine (max amount). ...
I personally keep 3000 in cash just in case there is any kind of issue with the bank. It is also a very good idea to keep cash in a minimum of 2 banks Read More
What must be apostilled for vitem visas? by alevinthal
I am using a service here in Brazil to apply for my retirement visa. I have given them all of the documentation for the application and they are responsible for (among other things) appostilling and translating the documents.I understood that they ...
I provided bank statements, tax forms and many other financial documents and the federal police just gave them a cursory glance. Depending on the location they can ask for anything but do not necessarily care what is given. The best bet is to ... Read More
Square footage of apartments in Brasil by 01jsr01
I am about to purchase a pre-construction apartment in Villa Velha, in the state of Espirito Santo. I have been told that the typical apartment will be between 55 and 85 meters. Am I correct in guessing that I am looking at somewhere between 220 and ...
55m2 is aprox 592 sq ft, and 85m2 is 915 sq ft Read More
Proxy Marriage by ranapakaan
I am living in China and doing a job here. I married online with my Brazilian love. Originally I am from Pakistan, and our proxy marriage is registered in Pakistan.My question regarding "How can I move to Brazil?"1: If I apply for a family visa for ...
@abthree Yes she must have been very persuasive, R$R$R$R$R$, if you know what I mean. There are no really sympathetic Brazilian officials, just dishonest ones that can look the other way with the right amount of coercion. Read More
Providing CPF when making a purchase by dyantyi28
HiI have been asked a couple of times for CPF when I was making payment for groceries, but it seems to be optional what is the advantages or disadvantages of providing a CPF when making a purchase?Thank you
I will only provide my CPF for home deliveries, everywhere else is optional. Amazon and others require CPF to verify the package is delivered to the correct home. It is funny to watch the expressions of people when you decline to give the CPF. ... Read More
International Santander transfers? by antonioggriffin
Has anybody tried to transfer from one Santander to another abroad?
Santander in Brasil is a complete separate business than in the US. I had an account there and it was not possible to use it in Brasil. Eventually I just opened a new account here. Keep in mind the requirements to open a bank account are much ... Read More
Can I renew residency card? by Mattman1
Hello everyone! I lived and worked in Brazil from 2012 until 2021 and hold permanent residency. I now live in Chile, but I would like to renew my Brazilian permanent residency card, which expires this October.I still travel to Brazil frequently and ...
It might make things easier if you just hire a lawyer to handle the renewal for you. Having a local recognizable person represent you goes a long way in Brasil Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Brazil by Mickael
Hello everyone, The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in ...
A year ago we travelled to Brasil form New York and only had to show vaccination cards to the overworked agent that was helping people self check-in. There was a cursory glance at the card and a scribbled initial on our boarding pass. A Fake card ... Read More
Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries by abthree
*ETA* 08/30/23 Per an update on the Consulate General of Brazil website on 08/26/23, the implementation date for this change has been postponed to January 10, 2024.03/24/23 The following notice began to be posted on the websites of Brazilian ...
IMO, This is just a return to normal for Brasil. Tourist visas were easily obtained and good for 5 years. Not an insurmountable hill to climb for anyone. Easy application online, or most travel agents will do the work for you. As a permanent ... Read More
Over age 60 PR Card rules? by ExpatUSATravels
According to a quote from the brazil business. "Foreign holders of permanent visas, who have participated in previous re-registration and who had completed 60 years old before the expiration date of the note or who are disabled are exempt from the ...
RNM's issued or updated after you reach the age of 65 are indefinite and do not need renewed, however if you leave Brasil for over 2 years, the RNM will be voided and you must go through the application process again. Read More