

Cserebogar
Canadian looking for information about Brazil
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About me
Canadian
Speaks English and very little Portuguese.
Registration: 01 August 2022
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Is lost What's App Safe? by roddiesho
My daughter just came up (Northeastern Brazil) from Rio where she lost her IPhone (with What`s App) on the street during Carnaval. Is her / my conversations / connections vulnerable now?Roddie in Retirement🕵

@roddiesho Report it to the cops...you might even get it back. I did. So did a friend of mine. Read More


Wise Multi-Currency Debit Card by Peter Itamaraca
This may be of interest: I recently applied for a Wise Multi-Currency Brazilian Debit Card. On to this I have loaded a bunch of BRL, but have also registered it for use with US$, GBP and Euros for travel purposes. As the exchange rates move in my ...

I bet they would take a Canadian cards. Many countries are standing up with Canada and Mexico by boycotting US Products and cash in retaliation to tariffs and coca cola calling ice on the Mexican immigrants. Read More


How long take Brazil Family Reunion Visa Approval After by Mantharali99
Hello Everyone. I applied Family Reunion Visa from Pakistan 3 times my visa got rejected within 3, 4 days under, again I applied from Brazil Embassy Riyadh Saudi Arab same my visa got rejected within two days. Recently I applied in October 15 2024 ...

@Mantharali99 Sent you a dm Read More


Relocation Companies by Expatax
Does anyone have recommendations for global relocation companies that provide services to Brazil?

@Expatax Yeah I do but you need to say from what country yer sending from. Don't use Move +international. I have one guy i can dm you his info that will be better. Do it from the brazilian side so you can 1)pay 1/2 up front n rest upon entry 2) ... Read More


Requirements for A Brazilian Drivers License by roddiesho
Specifically, how much Portuguese do you need to know in order to get the license?Roddie in Retirement🕵

@abthree Sao paulo. Read More


Requirements for A Brazilian Drivers License by roddiesho
Specifically, how much Portuguese do you need to know in order to get the license?Roddie in Retirement🕵

I did it n ot was really painful. Cdn not American. If you're in a small city way worse. Get your license translated. Detrans wants vehicle weight classes n everything. Cdn drivers let's you drive a scooter and a 5 ton truck on general class. What ... Read More


How to sale a property in Brasil without a bank account in Brazil by Aleit
Good evening, I'm in Italian and I'm currently in Brasil trying to sale some properties that my family received from an inheritance from a family member that lived in brasil for over 40 years. Neither myself or any other family member lives ...

@abthree Good.luck finding one knowledgeable in international laws and one that knows the country you're coming from. Read More


Immigration case by Mantharali99
Hello Recently I hired lawyer for the my family Reunion visa. Does anyone have immigration cases knowledge or experience share with me. As per my lawyer throughout his life career 70% cases results came positive. He will file writ of ...

@Mantharali99 Before you spend a shitload of cash on a lawyer..talknto Mike Becker. He knows all the outside of this. Read More


Leaving Brazil... by UhOhDetran
Well, it's finally come to this point. Nearly two years ago, I moved to Brazil and became a permanent resident. Got to say, it was very fun and I learned some Portuguese and had an overall nice time....But my job has come to depend more on items ...

@UhOhDetran You're making a huge mistake moving to Canada. Where in Canada. Toronto n Vancouver are so expensive... shit on everything has gone through the roof. Taxes are about 45%of your wage. I have lved all most of my life in Edmonton Alberta ... Read More


Beach Trike by alan279
I'm thinking about buying a beach trike. Would it be quickly stolen?

@alan279 Seriously???This is Brazil. You won't have it in a week more n likely. Read More


Brazilian Inherence by Cristinaohalloran133
Hello,I live in the UK, and have unexpectedly inhereted property in Brazil . i have made contact with a Brazilian lawyer who will be helping me. I have a question about bank accounts i dont have a Brazilian bank account. Can the eventual ...

I would talk to Phillipe Macedo. He is a lawyer...a very good one and holds a real estate license as well. He can help you out I am sure. I had a very complicated case and he was a godsend. Read More


Lost my cell phone in Rio yesterday........ by GuestPoster376
Left it on the counter of the washroom on my way out of a comida a kilo after lunch. Walked half way down the block and realised it wasn't in my front pants pocket. By the time I got back there it was gone, and I was not surprised quite ...

@Gasparzinho 777 once it's been reported if they try to register or use it then cops will have them. They ha e over a 90% recovery rate. Make sure you report it. Mine slipped out of a Toinda cab n kid broke into my cell. Got it back but all was ... Read More


Getting a Loan to Build a House by Andrewsoluna
Does anyone have any recommendations for banks in Brazil that offer loans to new citizens?I will attain my Brazilian citizenship soon and looking to acquire some investment loans for property and construction.I‘m an American citizen, and earn ...

@Andrewsoluna @james chapman Read More


Shipping California->BH: freight forwarding x moving companies by Ivair Gontijo
Hi all, my name is Ivair Gontijo and after 10 years in Scotland and 26 years in California, the time has come for me and my wife to return for good to Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais! I would like to ask for your opinion, recommendations and 'dos' ...

@Ivair Gontijo, first off moving companies will be pissed you pbo(packed by owner). Most won't touch it due to their bs about insurance and any other crap they can come up with. Do look for fully accredited companies. Look up reviews and reclaim ... Read More


Moving with pets to Brazil by csilva1801
Hi I'm cris looking to move to Brazil where my husband is from with 2 large dogs finding it difficult to arrange transport for them would prefer to sail with them from UK but hitting head against brick wall don't know if anyone can offer any help or ...

@csilva1801 I will send you a msg. Coming from the US? Someone else asked this try searching here in thia group.. it depends what city/state you are coming from. I can tell you that you need to time certain shots and get it translated all in a 10 ... Read More