Timsnowsill
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Registration: 30 May 2016
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Help moving to Brazil to be with my sick civil partner by LiamT
Hi all,Hoping I can get some direction from those more experienced than I am as to what the best course of action will be for me. Here's the salient points of the case:- My partner is a Brazilian national. We entered into a civil partnership when we ...
Liam, I'm pretty sure it refers to the 'título de eleitor' (basically, it's a 12-digit number that signifies you as a registered voter for Brazilian elections). Obviously to vote, you have to be a Brazilian citizen, so you can't get one at ... Read More
What struck you about Brazil? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Brazil, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Brazil and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered ...
Besides most of the things that have already been mentioned..... the acronyms. Sometimes I feel like every word, or every name I see is an acronym. Read More
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 ...
When someone here in Brazil asks me "what do you miss most about your home country? (Australia)", sense of humour would have to be right up near the top. That is not to say that I never think the typical "Brazilian sense of ... Read More
Skol Oil And Gas Brazil Ltd. by SanDageaux
Has anyone done business with Skol O&G Brazil? Just asking cause I have an offer letter and I'm doing some research here. Thanks!
"Skol" is a well-known beer brand in Brazil, didn't know they were expanding into the oil and gas sector lol Read More
Apartments near Itaim Bibi by andrpaet
I will be moving to Sao Paulo in July and will need to find a three bedroom apartment near my place of work. I will be working in Itaim Bibi. I have heard Brooklin is close and is also a good area in which to live. I will be living in SP with my ...
Choosing where to live is very important here, it can have a big impact on your quality of life. I live in this region too and would recommend any of the following areas: Vila Olimpia, Brooklin, Itaim Bibi or Pinheiros. Pinheiros is especially ... Read More
A brazilain son - VISA by MozBanana
My wife and I went to Brazil and our baby was born there, He received a Brazilian passport and his mother an I received ID card called RNE and it is valid till 2026. We have stayed in Brazil for about six months and I really liked the country and ...
Yes, I very recently left and re-entered Brazil and upon leaving, the authorities confirmed that I had two years to return in order to not invalidate the RNE. Read More
Clarification on União estável by Hotspur
Firstly, apologies if this has already been covered elsewhere. I have searched the site and could not find specific detail on 2 points in the documents required to apply for permanência based on união estável. I Have printed out the ...
Samir, if your girlfriend can't show some sort of regular income it might be a problem, since the state will consider you to be her dependent if you get the visa. It doesn't mean she has to make a huge salary, but I imagine something is ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Brazil? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
I should say first that my opinions are primarily based on São Paulo (where I live), as well as Minas Gerais and Paraná where I travel to frequently. Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different ... Read More
Why does everyone say it's so expensive here? by Mike in São Paulo
Since my first post here on Expat.com I've seen many people saying (complaining) that it's terribly expensive here in Brazil. Other than a very few things, mostly imported food products, I don't see that. Sure, my Coke Zero costs at ...
I dunno, that might be your experience coming from the States to Brazil but I tend to agree this country is pretty damn expensive. My first salary here was probably about a third of what I was earning back in Australia (not even working in a very ... Read More
Working in Brazil? by Expats14
Hello everybody, I'm thinking of moving to Brazil after my graduation from English Language Teaching (ELT) department. What I'm wondering about is whether I can earn enought to make a living or not. I'm also not sure how I can find a ...
Hey, I've been living in Sao Paulo for about a year and working as an English teacher in that time. I mostly agree with the things that have been said here but allow me to add my two cents: If you want to work here as a teacher and have a ... Read More
Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container by emilie116
Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ...
I can tell you from personal experience you do not want to ship any large quantities of personal belongings to Brazil. Without a doubt the most ridiculous and stressful piece of bureaucracy I've dealt with to date. Not to mention the costs. ... Read More
How has your life changed in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Brazil? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Moved to Sao Paulo just about a year ago now. It definitely took a bit of getting used to. On one hand cities are not so different the world over, yet there's a ton of small things that don't necessarily strike you until you've spent a ... Read More