Michael P369
German expat in Brazil
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German
Registration: 14 April 2022
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Taxes on funds that are transferred for purchasing property by 56tbourne
Reading a few different things. Since there is an array of transferring funds, 1 question remains. If transferring $ from a bank in the US to to private seller/bank in Brazil, besides the usual small fees for the transaction, would one expect taxes ...
Reading a few different things. Since there is an array of transferring funds, 1 question remains. If transferring $ from a bank in the US to to private seller/bank in Brazil, besides the usual small fees for the transaction, would one expect taxes ... Read More
Permanent residency to Brazil by Dudu Garcia6
Hi,I would like to relocate to Brazil with my girlfriend (she is a Brazilian citizen) in a few years time. I only have a New Zealand citizenship and I have doubts as to my ability to attain a work visa in Brazil, as I don't not speak Portuguese very ...
I don't have infos to visa and education levels/certificates, I just heard some stories, it can be difficult and certificates need to be translated and approved, ...But Portuguese is a must if you want to move to Brazil and get a job here. I think ... Read More
Resources to evaluate/pick a car in Brazil by rnbtg
Is there something like Edmunds/consumer reports etc that evaluates cars in Brazil for reliability, quality, etc. I'm planning to buy a vehicle with somewhat higher clearance and load carrying capability for rural living. I've been looking at those ...
@MA22 It's possbile to transfer a foreign driver licence and it'S not black magic. No need to do shady things. This will be a start: [link moderated] Read More
Covid vaccines by ltoby955
Now re Covid vaccines, is Brazil using the 270 day rule from last vaccine? I had my third jab (booster) the end of November. Which will leave it close to 300 days, The problem is there Portugal and other European countries have delayed giving ...
@ltoby955 for BR this doens't apply. Two shots, that's it.But Argentina has this 9months rule. Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
If you're able to extend the tourist-visa depends on your citizenship. As a German this "90-day extension" will not work. For others it'S 30/60/90 days. Read More
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 ...
I have friends (and friends of friends) who travel back and forth between Brazil and the U.S. There seems to be a lot of "informal" buying and selling of dollars / reais, as far as I can tell, always at the official exchange rate. ... Read More
Resources to evaluate/pick a car in Brazil by rnbtg
Is there something like Edmunds/consumer reports etc that evaluates cars in Brazil for reliability, quality, etc. I'm planning to buy a vehicle with somewhat higher clearance and load carrying capability for rural living. I've been looking at those ...
I think the topic with the DL should get his own post. But that much: I converted my German Licence incl. trucks. So they accepted all (Motocycles, cars, trucks). The key is a good translation of the original licence. There are no strict rules, ... Read More
Resources to evaluate/pick a car in Brazil by rnbtg
Is there something like Edmunds/consumer reports etc that evaluates cars in Brazil for reliability, quality, etc. I'm planning to buy a vehicle with somewhat higher clearance and load carrying capability for rural living. I've been looking at those ...
Bom dia. Used Car: You can buy cars from a dealer and get 3-6month guarantee or buy from a privat person. I did both and it's ok. I think to buy, you need a CPF and identity document, to get a plate, you need to have a CNH (drivers licence). ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
I'm Michael (39), an expat from Germany living in Brazil now for around 3 years. My place is nearby Campinas (which itself is near Sao Paulo) and I'm working here in the industrial sector as engineer.I signed for another 3years and the longer I ... Read More
Cost of living in Brazil in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Brazil or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
Unfortunately I can't unqote single lines. Male, single, 39y, expat from GermanyIf you are a tenant, what is your monthly rent? Please give details of the type of property you are in.Medium size house near campinas (near Sao Paulo) incl. a ... Read More