Gareth
@GarethO
English looking for information about Brazil
Forum
27 posts
About me
English
Lives in Cleethorpes
Speaks English, little French, little Portugeuse
Registration: 29 November 2011
Activity
Duty free after permanent residency.. by jimwalkie
Does anyone know the rules after receiving permanent residency? I have waited for on purpose to apply for this visa for when I retire in a few years despite being happily married to a Brazilian for two decades plus. I want to load a container of ...
What would be the implications of bringing engine parts or motorbike parts? Read More
Cost of living in Brazil by Mohamed.Omar1
Hello All, I know it varies from a place to another and from someone to other, but how much is the average cost of living in Brazil? How much is the average salaries for locals? How much do you need to earn to live in a good condition?
R$80 - Nappies R$140 - Milk R$200 - Pediatrics R$100 - Vitamins & Medicines R$100 - Water R$120 - Electricity R$130 - TV R$130 - Internet R$500 - Groceries R$800 - Childcare R$1160 - Car R$250 - Car insurance R$600 - Petrol R$2400 - ... Read More
Returning to the UK with an empty suitcase
I've always got a full suitcase of gifts and things for the house when I go to Brazil but an empty case on the way back. Have I missed something obvious? Is there something worth bringing back to the UK? Read More
Environmental protection in Brazil by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Brazil? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
I can't believe how everyone has an electrically heated shower and no solar water heater... Read More
Paternity declarations at British Consulate SP? by JoSaoPaulo1
My fiancé and I are both British, but (as is clear) not yet married. We had our first child here in November. Ideally, we would like to register his birth with the British Consulate before leaving in June to live in the UK again. We are aware that ...
Do you know how I would get a paternity declaration done if I am in the UK? Everything has gone horribly wrong in the UK - if I go to Brazil for the birth I will return with no job to go to. Read More
Furniture
In the UK, this is quite simple - cheap in Argos and decent in Ikea... But in Brazil? We are trying to purchase a cot, closet and set of drawers for the baby and I have no idea where to start! I tried Etna but it was over-priced, shoddy and the ... Read More
Registering a child by GarethO
Well, we're having a baby :shy Of course, nothing is that simple... I am in the UK and may be unable to make it to Brazil for the birth. My lady is a Brazilian natural and says it will be a big hassle if I'm not there to sign the birth ...
Oh no :-( We're not legally married. I fully intend to be there but my employment doesn't allow me any way of planning and I could well be stuck in the middle of a desert or the Arctic tundra. Read More
Registering a child
Well, we're having a baby :shy Of course, nothing is that simple... I am in the UK and may be unable to make it to Brazil for the birth. My lady is a Brazilian natural and says it will be a big hassle if I'm not there to sign the birth ... Read More
Playing it safe with electricity in Brazil by James
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFfHvmdzL6tZF5UwSGnFPrGlMBEw1kSbOp1zjsus6y81rJZpYU 127v / 220v - One thing that everyone coming to Brazil should be aware of is that there is no national standard voltage for residential ...
Agreed! The wiring standards here just do not exist. Don't touch any metal. Don't touch anything wet. Do Not Touch Wet Metal!!! Read More
Tchau Brazil! by usmc_mv
I never thought in a million years I would write a message like this but I am so happy to say I am leaving Brazil forever. That said, I need to say a couple things to a few people.... (actually one person) James without your help I would be in a ...
This trip to Brazil has been difficult for me too. I actually got my CPF this time but I can't open a bank account (even with HSBC or Santander - who I already have UK accounts with). Everything here seems to be set up to be as time consuming as ... Read More
Buying property in Brazil by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Brazil? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Brazil? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Unless you are financing through a bank, buying property in both names is quite straight foreward.We don't have that sort of cash, I was thinking for her to get the finance in her name, me to pay the deposit and half the repayments. Read More
Buying property in Brazil by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Brazil? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Brazil? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
So, time has passed and I'm no closer... My birth certificate is a 'short' one - I applied to get the 'full' version but it hasn't appeared yet :-/ My girlfriend and I would like a place together but no one she has asked knows how to do this ... Read More
Your 10 best tips to make friends when you're abroad by Julien
We've been talking about loneliness when you're abroad, let's now talk about how to make (local and other expats) friends when you're living far from home :top: Which are your 10 best tips?
1. Learn the basics - Please, sorry, thank you, beer. 2. Find the nearest bar (or cafe) and "Please, beer (coffee), thank you" 3. Repeat regularly. 4. Ask the staff who now recognise you for new words - Table, menu, chair, ashtray. Then the food on ... Read More
Buying property in Brazil by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Brazil? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Brazil? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Thank you William :) Read More