@ibdegen
American looking for information about Brazil
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Speaks I am a native English speaker and I am studying Portuguese. I studied French and Spanish in the past.
Registration: 28 September 2022
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Music types in Brazil and Where to go to Experience by Pablo888
A not so serious topic - I hope...Where do I go, in Brazil, to experience the best of a particular type of music type?An example here: in the USA, Nashville is the city to go to experience the dynamic history of country music. Also for Jazz, NOLA ...
@mberiggan thanks for the great summary. I can only add that great samba can be found in a nearby bar or pê sujo just about anywhere, any time. Read More
Good or Bad by roddiesho
I would like to ask for the EXPAT.COM communities help.I received this email. Are any of you familiar with this. I do not know whether to open it or not.New Document Ready for ReviewThis is to inform you that the SSA document is now available for ...
A couple of give aways that I see. First, when sending a notification of document availability, SSA usually states exactly what the document is. Second is bad grammar. "S.S.A Administration dep" is doubly redundant. It's like saying "the department ... Read More
San Franciscoi learbef by alan279
In the 1990s I spent three days per year at the convention center in San Francisco. The first week in January. An Apple trade show. MacWorld, I think it was called. I offered free advice on building database applications for the database vendor. ...
A fellow San Franciscan! Maybe we met at MacWorld haha. I love San Francisco with all it's quirks, but I haven't been away long enough to miss it. In the meantime, amo Brasil! Read More
Hotels in Rio during Carnaval
I realize this may be an impossible request, but my adult kids are coming to visit during Carnaval. They will be staying with me most of the time in Niteroi, but they want to stay in Rio during the three days of mayhem. Does anyone have ... Read More
Kite Flying in Brazil by bepmoht
Kite Flying in Brazil So a very popular hobby in my town appears to be kite flying. Most flyers are teenage boys. They come out most every afternoon and fly their tiny kites up and down the streets of all places. I don’t know the history ...
Ah, memories! When I was in Santos in 1982 for Música na Praia, kites were all the rage. The wind was perfect on the beach. These were nothing like the flimsy, paper kites I'd seen in the states at that time. The kites were beautifully made ... Read More
Writ of mandamus by Waseem Khan61
Hello everyone , hope all of you guys would be doing great , as you know about our case in the court , previously I share some development related to our case , and I got very encouraging and accurate response from you guys , which I really ...
Sorry about your troubles. I am unaware of anything you have previously written on the subject. Which court (country) and which embassy (country)? Read More
Moving personal items to Brazil by madrac
I recently got my permanent resident card based on Vitem XI (family reunion). I know I have 180 days to bring my possessions to Brazil to avoid customs duty. I do have a couple of questions:Can I make multiple trips in/out of Brazil to bring items ...
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Sense of humour in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Brazilians culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
@Cserebogar and @Kat2202 My experience with Brazilians is different from yours. I think they have great senses of humor. We laugh with each other all the time (but not *at* each other). Films with Paulo Gustavo and Leandro Hassum have me rolling on ... Read More
Online payment card in Brazil by ifeanyiohaji22
I arrived Brazil two months ago and opened a bank account a month ago. Till now I am yet to get banco do Brasil card so I can add it to my Google play and make payments. So I need other options of card here in Brazil to be able to make payment ...
When I first arrived 1 1/2 years ago, no bank would give me an account except Iti online bank. As I recall, my debit card arrived within 1 week. Read More
Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...
FWIW, Shortly after arriving in Brazil (Before I received my RNM) I was easily able to open an account with Iti online using my California driver's icense s ID. After receiving my RNM, I easily opened an account with Itau. My problem is, I can only ... Read More
Need Brazilian Immigration Lawyer for Visa by marcyrw
Hello everyone! I'm seeking a Brazilian immigration lawyer who can help me and my husband with getting a visa for Brazil. We plan to be there at least one year. Does anyone know of any reliable attorneys who can help us? Thank you.
I used Amorimlawfirm.com for my retirement visa. I was very satisfied. Read More
Int'l Driver's License by ibdegen
I am from California. I have been in Brazil long enough to get a Brazilian License and for my California license to expire. The problem is that I am going to the US next month and will need to rent a car. I would appreciate any advice you can give ...
@mberigan Thank you! Read More
Int'l Driver's License by ibdegen
I am from California. I have been in Brazil long enough to get a Brazilian License and for my California license to expire. The problem is that I am going to the US next month and will need to rent a car. I would appreciate any advice you can give ...
@Peter Itamaraca Thank you! Read More
Int'l Driver's License
I am from California. I have been in Brazil long enough to get a Brazilian License and for my California license to expire. The problem is that I am going to the US next month and will need to rent a car. I would appreciate any advice you can give ... Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
@Peter Itamaraca I received my retirement visa a few months ago. My understanding is that it is temporary or two years, after which I can apply to make it permanent if I have been a good boy. Read More