ColbyjKramer
Canadian looking for information about Brazil
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Vancouver
Speaks English, French, some Portuguese
Registration: 12 February 2014
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Banking Options for foreigners in Brazil by cafecomleite91
Hey guys, I'm planning on moving to Rio shortly and working for several months up to a year teaching English/German. What are my options for banking? From my understanding, it's totally illegal for someone without permanent residence to open a ...
Also to add, I have spoken with HSBC to clarify this...by opening a HSBC in your home country, Canada for me, does not mean you have now free range for a HSBC account in Brazil. Like William said, you can simply make withdrawals. Which would be ... Read More
Top hiring sectors in Natal by Julien
Hi, lets talk about job opportunities in Natal. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Natal? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I am also curious to learn more about the economy of Natal. I am considering moving there later this year and would be looking for work right away. Anyone have any knowledge of the area? Specifically for a gringo, first language is English, then ... Read More
Oil Jobs by ColbyjKramer
Does anyone have contacts, or success stories being a foreigner finding a job in the Brazilian Oil industry? Off shore or land based?
I have contacted Petrobas and thought I would share their response for anyone else considering them as a potential employer. Note that in the paragraph, they state: "One of the prerequisites is that the candidate has a Brazilian or Portuguese ... Read More
Oil Jobs by ColbyjKramer
Does anyone have contacts, or success stories being a foreigner finding a job in the Brazilian Oil industry? Off shore or land based?
Thanks for the help. In your experience, have you spoken to many foreigners who have been brought in? If yes, which roles are you aware of that are most common. My experience is limited. Read More
Oil Jobs
Does anyone have contacts, or success stories being a foreigner finding a job in the Brazilian Oil industry? Off shore or land based? Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa?? by ColbyjKramer
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ...
OK Thanks again, I appreciate the help Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa?? by ColbyjKramer
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ...
Hi again James, I have been doing some more research since our conversation about the ability to apply for a work visa conversion while in Brazil. I can't find any information to back up the idea that you can apply for any type of visa from within ... Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa?? by ColbyjKramer
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ...
Thank you very much for all your help. Greatly appreciated. Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa?? by ColbyjKramer
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ...
Ok great that's alot of useful information. I know that when applying for my visa now I can authorize someone to pick up my passport and visa. So I would make sense I could do it later as well. But yes that would be too easy. To clarify on the ... Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa?? by ColbyjKramer
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ...
Ok great thanks for the information. That's a little annoying that you have to return to Canada just to pick up the passport. You would think they could send it to you and you could simply exit to a neighboring country. Or you would think they ... Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa?? by ColbyjKramer
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ...
I am affiliated with an American boat manufacturer in santa catarina which I am really hoping will get me a job. If that fails my brazilian girl friend and I will move to florianopolis which is only a couple hours from the city my company is located ... Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa?? by ColbyjKramer
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ...
BC is great. Besides the rain and snow over winter. Yes I understand the 180 rolling year which is why I was considering student visa as I could stay past the 6 month mark if I sign up for another semester of school. Either way I am hoping to ... Read More
Student vs. Tourist Visa??
I am planning on moving to Brazil later this year and will most likely wish to stay beyond the length of a tourist visa, 180 days. I have a cash reserve so finding full time employment is not a big priority right away, however I am working on ... Read More
Starting Your Own Business in Brazil by ColbyjKramer
What are the general rules for starting your own business in Brazil? Specifically how do you get a visa appropriate for this?
Would this also be the case if you wanted to have an online company which did business in other countries?? Read More