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Vera GauchaAmerican

Pet Transport by Vera GauchaAmerican

Considering taking my pet to Brasil in about one year from the US.Does anyone shipped the pet from Los Angeles.Does anyone recommend a reputable company.If I take the pet as extra baggage on my flight or have it shipped as cargo,it would cost much ...

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@Droplover I read on a Brazil government website that the veternarian who signs the transit papers in the home country has to be an official of the government. But that appears to not be the case for you. Has anyone else been able to clear customs ... Read More

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2 years ago
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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 ...

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I started this thread, a few weeks ago. In the interim, I have made my third one-week trip to Curitiba. It was my best trip yet, partly because there was a meet-up of English speakers that was organized on another website. Three people offered to ... Read More

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2 years ago
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Brazil changed air travel covid rules by Getting on

As of April 1, a covid test and the web-based Traveler's Health Declaration form (generating a QR code) are no longer required. Vaccination continues to be required. I'm traveling tomorrow to Curitiba, and I was in a panic that the ...

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@abthree    "...it would be a lot more convenient for the traveler if it were the other way around, and the test requirement were waived for the fully vaccinated."   With the new policy, fully vaccinated people ... Read More

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2 years ago
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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 ...

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@dgwarmyman   Thanks so much for your detailed post. Wow. I have lived for years in a high-rise in Asuncion, Paraguay, and I have never heard of the kinds of thefts and vandalism you describe in buildings with 24-hour security or in gated ... Read More

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2 years ago
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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 ...

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@Texanbrazil  Thanks for the correction on the amount of undeclared funds on entry into Brazil. I knew it had to be less than 10,000 Reals but I was thinking of dollars (10,000 reals is roughly $2,000). So I wrote 2,000 Reals incorrectly.Still ... Read More

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2 years ago

Does Brazil Really Want Retirees to Immigrate?

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 ... Read More

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2 years ago
Randy G

Are US pensions taxed in Brazil? by Randy G

Hi, I am a US citizen. If I decide to move permanently to Brazil and become a tax resident using a Golden Passport real estate purchase, how will the Brazilian Government tax my 401k/IRA withdrawls while I am living there? What rate will it be ...

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@Texanbrazil   Hi Texan, Were you able to get a credit on your U. S. taxes based on the taxes you paid to Brazil? Or was it double taxation? Read More

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2 years ago
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Brazil changed air travel covid rules by Getting on

As of April 1, a covid test and the web-based Traveler's Health Declaration form (generating a QR code) are no longer required. Vaccination continues to be required. I'm traveling tomorrow to Curitiba, and I was in a panic that the ...

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https://www.gov.br/anvisa/pt-br/assuntos/noticias-anvisa/2022/orientacao-aos-viajantes-portaria-altera-regras-para-entrada-no-paisTransporte aéreo-  O preenchimento da DSV (Declaração de Saúde do Viajante) não é ... Read More

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2 years ago
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Brazil changed air travel covid rules by Getting on

As of April 1, a covid test and the web-based Traveler's Health Declaration form (generating a QR code) are no longer required. Vaccination continues to be required. I'm traveling tomorrow to Curitiba, and I was in a panic that the ...

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@Kurterino They don't require the Health form and QR code. You found another site that hasn't kept up with the news. Here is the official Brazilian ... Read More

Getting on replied to a thread
2 years ago
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Brazil changed air travel covid rules by Getting on

As of April 1, a covid test and the web-based Traveler's Health Declaration form (generating a QR code) are no longer required. Vaccination continues to be required. I'm traveling tomorrow to Curitiba, and I was in a panic that the ...

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It appears that travel by road into Brazil now requires only vaccination. This is big news for me and my cat. Read More

Getting on replied to a thread
2 years ago
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Brazil changed air travel covid rules by Getting on

As of April 1, a covid test and the web-based Traveler's Health Declaration form (generating a QR code) are no longer required. Vaccination continues to be required. I'm traveling tomorrow to Curitiba, and I was in a panic that the ...

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https://www.gov.br/anvisa/pt-br/assuntos/noticias-anvisa/2022/orientacao-aos-viajantes-portaria-altera-regras-para-entrada-no-paisThis is the website announcing the change on April 1. It's not easy to find.Copa airlines continues to state that a ... Read More

Getting on replied to a thread
2 years ago
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Brazil changed air travel covid rules by Getting on

As of April 1, a covid test and the web-based Traveler's Health Declaration form (generating a QR code) are no longer required. Vaccination continues to be required. I'm traveling tomorrow to Curitiba, and I was in a panic that the ...

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The new rule that went into effect on April 1 applies to all passengers, not just Brazilian residents. The Brazilian website is clear about that. When I traveled yesterday, Latam's website incorrectly said that testing and the Health form QR ... Read More

Getting on replied to a thread
2 years ago
Randy G

Are US pensions taxed in Brazil? by Randy G

Hi, I am a US citizen. If I decide to move permanently to Brazil and become a tax resident using a Golden Passport real estate purchase, how will the Brazilian Government tax my 401k/IRA withdrawls while I am living there? What rate will it be ...

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@abthree   Thanks for much for the great info. Read More

Getting on replied to a thread
2 years ago
Randy G

Are US pensions taxed in Brazil? by Randy G

Hi, I am a US citizen. If I decide to move permanently to Brazil and become a tax resident using a Golden Passport real estate purchase, how will the Brazilian Government tax my 401k/IRA withdrawls while I am living there? What rate will it be ...

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@abthree   Hi, I had heard that a person has to document the ability to pay at least $2,000 per month but that there is no actual requirement or checking on whether the transfers are actually made, and there is no requirement that a bank ... Read More

Getting on created a thread
2 years ago

Brazil changed air travel covid rules

As of April 1, a covid test and the web-based Traveler's Health Declaration form (generating a QR code) are no longer required. Vaccination continues to be required. I'm traveling tomorrow to Curitiba, and I was in a panic that the ... Read More