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Prescription drugs in Brazil by PKristinaCampoH
Greetings,I have questions about getting prescriptions in South America.I have been doing some research.In one case, a telemedicine doctor service can prescribe and you are directed to pick up the prescription at an airport pharmacy.In another case, ...
My wife says be careful with generic prescriptions in Brazil as they're not as potent or reliable and could have fillers.. She's a nurse. But who knows. Just passing the message. Do your own research. Read More
Paying Boleto as a foreigner by roy_usa_2023
I am in Brazil but do not have a Brazilian bank account - only be here for 4 months- how do I pay the boleto for apartment I own given my credit card and debit card are american and I have an american bank account.Any suggestions?thank you,Roy
@whittakerlauren55Good information. How does that work exactly? I've been trying to do that for a while. Do you pay by machine that they have or when they send you the bill? Do you scan the QR code? Read More
What do you think of the traffic and drivers in Brazil? by Viviexpat
Hey Y'all I was in Brazil last month for a mini vacation of a week and a half in Vitoria, Espirito Santo and I fell in love with the city and the state like I thought I would but couldn't help to think that the biggest drawback is that the ...
The sad thing is even Brazilian public buses don't stop at stop signs. Read More
Brazil Blocks X (Twitter)
As of today this is happening. Just curious how Brazil could block Starlink from giving access to Twitter since Musk owns it also and users connect directly to the satellite. Would it even be possible to block that ISP? Read More
As an English speaker, can I secure a job in Brazil ? by soniakingsley20
I currently seeking employment in Brazil before moving. I have a degree in broadcast journalism, along with years of experiences in several sectors. My challenge now is that as an English speaker, do I stand a chance to secure a job while am ...
A job at your embassy? Read More
I looking for a Dentist in Fortaleza by NewBrazil
I want to get my teeth cleaned and the teeth whittening. first can anyone recommend a Denist. what is the cost for both it should cost. thank for any help
I watch a YouTube channel of a dentist in Fortaleza speaks English but I don't know anything specific about him. Name of the channel is Brazilian Native. He's a dentist and does videos on expat subjects. Read More
i have rnm, but i divorced and now i'm planning marriage by simsimso
i was marriage with a brazilian, and i got crnmbut we divorce, after 4 yearsand i meet new person, and we are planning marriageshould i try to get new crnm?or i can just keep my crnm?i dont know if my crnm working from before parterso if i have to ...
@rsrenfrew What changed after you got married? Read More
Enjoying the 2024 Olympics Games in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, On the occasion of the 2024 Olympic Games, we invite you to share useful advice and tips to follow this global sports event while living in Brazil. How to watch the Olympic Games live from Brazil? If live streaming is not an ...
As a USA veteran I get free TV, including all sports from USA in English without a VPN through AFN Now. Including Olympics. It may not be applicable to you, but I thought I'd throw it out there in case someone else happens to see it. Read More
DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion) - why you want to avoid it by mikehunter
TLDR: Use a DISCOVER Card or AMEX, they don't engage in these shenanigans. I personally find this so called feature incredibly annoying. When you are in a foreign country and want to pay for something and use your Mastercard or Visa,the terminal ...
Has anyone had this issue with Amazon? At least that's what I think it is. They charge me one charge for the item it appears and then another charge for an unknown reason and this is every time. I tried to dispute it through Amazon Brazil and they ... Read More
DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion) - why you want to avoid it by mikehunter
TLDR: Use a DISCOVER Card or AMEX, they don't engage in these shenanigans. I personally find this so called feature incredibly annoying. When you are in a foreign country and want to pay for something and use your Mastercard or Visa,the terminal ...
Good points. I have the same experience but I didn't know that Amex was commonly accepted in Brazil so I haven't tried to use it. Maybe in the future I'll try to use it. I need to check to see if my AMEX card has foreign transaction fees. Normally I ... Read More
If you have your credit card in your phone by NewBrazil
I just started to get this happening when using my credit card from my phone. They block my purchase first then I have to go to my account and verify it me doing the purchase. After that the approved it but have to run the card a second time. I ...
@mikehunter what do you mean FX? Read More
What cities have the best standards of living in Santa Catarina? by john8670
I've narrowed down a few choices to:BlumenauJaragua Do SulJoinville CuritibaPomerode Balneário Camboriú FlorianopolisIf anyone knows anyone who lives in any of these cities, has lived in any of these cities or has visited these cities ...
@BRBC any opinions on Blumenau? Read More
What cities have the best standards of living in Santa Catarina? by john8670
I've narrowed down a few choices to:BlumenauJaragua Do SulJoinville CuritibaPomerode Balneário Camboriú FlorianopolisIf anyone knows anyone who lives in any of these cities, has lived in any of these cities or has visited these cities ...
@BRBC Why did you choose BC over other towns in the area? Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation. TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
I went and picked up my residency card today without getting an email. I just showed up and it was ready. So you might want to just show up to pick it up if it's been a couple weeks. Doesn't seem like the system is sending out emails saying it's ... Read More
Married to Brazilian in Brazil - Visa expiring by Mozok
I recently got married in Brazil and received the marriage certificate (certidão de casamento). I pay for my Brazilian daughter's private school here, the house, and all the bills.I went to the Federal Police here in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo and ...
@Mozok What kind of Visa do you have right now? Read More