@kevinmiller1957
American expat in Brazil
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Lives in Goiânia, GoiÃ&
Registration: 08 January 2024
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What Were You Happy For in 2024! by roddiesho
Before we start the New Years Resolutions for 2025, please share with us what resolutions and events made you happy in 2024!For me it is very easy. This time last year I was cautiously asking my wife if she had heard from our well-paid Immigration ...
@roddiesho All the best to you in reaching your 2025 goals. They are attainable. Read More
What Were You Happy For in 2024! by roddiesho
Before we start the New Years Resolutions for 2025, please share with us what resolutions and events made you happy in 2024!For me it is very easy. This time last year I was cautiously asking my wife if she had heard from our well-paid Immigration ...
I’m grateful for the transition from California to Goiania, getting married to my wonderful Brasileira (I guess technically I was married in December 2023, but it’s close enough to ‘24), successfully obtaining my CRNM, and ... Read More
What Were You Happy For in 2024! by roddiesho
Before we start the New Years Resolutions for 2025, please share with us what resolutions and events made you happy in 2024!For me it is very easy. This time last year I was cautiously asking my wife if she had heard from our well-paid Immigration ...
@mberigan So happy to hear your knee replacement went well! Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by kolyaS122HSU
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
I appreciate the good advice from everyone. Thank you. I’ll report back with my experience as it transpires. Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by kolyaS122HSU
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
@mberigan Thank you! Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by kolyaS122HSU
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
@abthree Thank you for your detailed reply. I’m still not real confident in my spoken Portuguese, but much much better than I was. I did have all paperwork translated and notarized and current valid California license copied/translated and ... Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by kolyaS122HSU
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
@alan279 That is what I would love to have happen! Read More
Something about DETRAN you won't find online...... by kolyaS122HSU
A foreigner must have their physical driver's license showing more than one year plus one day since issuance/renewal ON THE PHYSICAL CARD in order to do an "averbacao".........this is their term for the act of changing your gringo license to a ...
A question, what service does a despachante provide other than oneself having to visit DETRAN and physically go through the process? DETRAN GO shut me down during the process a few months ago as the attendant felt that my verbal Portuguese ... Read More
Just a thought about new visa policy to enter Brasil by Hugodc2000
I think after Trump won the election this policy will not be implemented, what do you think?
@abthree Interesting.., My wife applied for a U.S. Visitor visa to travel with me to California to see my new granddaughter. She was denied as the agent stated she didn’t have enough “strong ties” to Brazil. To the appointment she ... Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@mberigan Yes! PT is a critical factor in the successful recovery. Strength, but most important, range of motion. When I had my left knee total replacement in 2009, my rehab schedule was similar to yours. Lots of work, but totally the key to ... Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@mberigan Thanks again! I knew it was you that said you had Unimed National when we were chatting about orthopedists for knees. How did that doc work out for you?We have been inquiring with Unimed about a National plan, and they are vehement that ... Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@Paul6611 Thank you for comments. We have decided to go with Unimed as it has been recommended by friends and medical professionals, alike. Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
@Paul6611 Thank you! We appreciate your reply, and thoughts. Read More
Health Insurance
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ... Read More
SOLAR PANELS by roddiesho
Just out of curiosity, does anyone else have Solar Panels? How have they been Working? It is always 84 degrees and very sunny in our village in Northeastern Brazil. We just installed them on the roof of my house to save on electricity.Roddie in ...
@Pablo888 I chose Jinko panels which are supposed to have a useful life of 25 years Read More