John Cherish
@JohnC
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Manaus, Brasil
Speaks English and some Portuguese
Registration: 01 November 2012
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Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@Cayari I will point out that NuBank is a much better product than the digital account with Itau. Iti is somewhat limited with its restrictions on its use and such that make it less than Ideal in some respects, where as NuBank is more full ... Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@abthree Yes I agree this is a good move also I highly recommend Itau they are the best commercial bank in Brazil IMO as many big companies use them Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@martinsan I was given a list of things needed for the regular Itau accountCell phone numbere-mail addresslocal mailing address ( proof ) Utility bill or suchRNECPFa letter from my employer asking to open the account for meIt took them 2 weeks to ... Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@roddiesho Yes you can do it that way but even still you needed a CPF and at least the protocol for your RNE. Since you are married to a Brazilian it was b/c of that you were able to open the account. Since you would eventually get an RNE they ... Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@Guest7852 You are correct they will not accept the protocol for your RNE in most cases unless you submit a letter from your employer as well which was the way I had to go when I did it, But afterwords they required me to present my RNE Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@ibdegen You say it is the Digital account at Itau perhaps they have changed it since I opened my account 10 years ago I needed all the documents listed below for NuBank when I opened my account at Itau. However NuBank is your best bet, they ... Read More
Opening first bank account - Any recommendations? by martinsan
I am doing a bit of research about bank accounts in Brasil. My idea is to use it wherever my UK card isn't accepted and also for PIX transfers. Not planning to hold much money in that account. I will make small transfers from the UK using Western ...
@martinsan Do you have a CPF number? Do you have an RNE? You will need those to open the account along with a permanent address in Brazil. Also needed is a utility bill from where you live, preferably one in your name. A cell phone number ... Read More
Teaching English in Brazil : ) by Brasil3
Hi everyone : ) Tudo bem? : ) My name is Joselicé. I was adopted from Brazil when I was three, and I have been living in the US ever since. I have been looking for au pair jobs in Brazil for awhile now, to no avail, so I am seriously considering ...
I live in Manaus, and yes there is crime here just as in any big city. The crimes are usually grab and run on the street usually with the aide of a motorcycle to get away quickly. Don't advertise that you are a foreigner, this usually will ... Read More
Shipping Vehicle from USA by jkbvols2000
Does anyone have knowledge or have shipped their motorcycle or car from USA to Brasil. Where can I get the info. Thanks JB
I don't think it is forbidden, but as I said before it would be really stupid to import a car and pay 3 times it's original value in taxes to do so. For that kind of Money you could buy NEW here and be better off. The taxes alone are one ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Brazil? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Got conflicting information, one website says 1.5 million another says $200,000 and yet another says $150, 000 the one for $200,000 says that a Brazilian company can apply for your visa as an investor as long as you maintain your investment in the ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Brazil? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Naturalization as a Brazilian citizen - Reference Brazil Embassy for specific details, however, a synopsis is given below of that information Foreigners may apply for Brazilian nationality if they meet the following criteria: Normal Circumstances ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Brazil? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
I didn't say the Police are that way, I said the attendants at the front desks which are contracted help, act like they are the DPF and make the decisions that really they aren't supposed to make. They are the ones who give you access to the ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Brazil? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Welcome to Brasil the land of a thousand different standards for the same thing. It probably even differs by the attendant at the DPF, after all, they are not The ones who make the decisions but they act as if they are. This is the way a lot of the ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Brazil? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Sometimes it is, However, make sure they stamp the passport when you pick up the card and ask them to do it. Having the stamp in the passport means they have to also see your CIE, If you don't have the stamp in there if you travel out of the ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Brazil? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
That is only the protocol you will have to check back with the DPF for the card itself. They publish the approvals in the official journal at that time you can inquire about your card they have really expedited the procedure quit a bit to a matter ... Read More