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Last post 2 weeks ago by sebastianomaniscalco

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Retirement Visa for Brazil

Last post 6 months ago by abthree

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Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil.

Last post 8 months ago by bepmoht

89 replies

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Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries

Last post last year by Peter Itamaraca

134 replies

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Registering the Birth of a Child Born in Brazil

Last post last year by HopefulExpat2

19 replies

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New Apostille Rules for Canadian Documents

Last post last year by GuestPoster376

3 replies

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Make friends in Cabo Frio

Last post last month by Cheryl

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Housing help in Rio – Couple arriving on 11/11

Last post last month by S.B.Meier

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Approval of citizenship and real-world experience..MJSP/PF

Last post 2 months ago by GuestPoster1785

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Looking for Recommendation for lawyer in Rio de Janeiro

Last post 3 months ago by abthree

2 replies

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Living cost / Moving Cost in Brazil

Last post 8 months ago by krautboy

7 replies

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I found a new money transfer service

Last post 11 months ago by abthree

11 replies

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Réveillon in Rio

Last post last year by GuestPoster6669

1 reply

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Planned Shows During Réveillon 2025 in Rio

Last post last year by GuestPoster6669

2 replies

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Renewals of Permanent CRNM in Brazil

Last post last year by NewBrazil

5 replies

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I'm planning to move to brazil soon

Last post last year by Bhavna

3 replies

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Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio

Last post last year by Houston_Rio

28 replies

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Money Transfer

Last post last year by alan279

24 replies

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Cinema frances grátis no Rio (Nov 2024)

Last post last year by Pablo888

2 replies

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Lost my cell phone in Rio yesterday........

Last post last year by NewBrazil

16 replies

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Shipping large boxes NYC to Rio

Last post last year by bepmoht

5 replies

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Hotels in Rio during Carnaval

Last post last year by roddiesho

4 replies

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So, I needed to buy shaving cream today KKKKKKKKK

Last post last year by Pablo888

3 replies

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Free Portuguese courses for foreigners

Last post last year by sprealestatebroker

11 replies

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Portuguese Writing Tutor

Last post last year by sprealestatebroker

2 replies

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Private Health Insurance

Last post last year by abthree

4 replies

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How to pay utilities and expenses in Brazil without a bank account

Last post last year by 4alexnyc

17 replies

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Musings from my Rio visit

Last post last year by GuestPoster376

12 replies

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Dengue outbreak in Rio

Last post last year by Pablo888

4 replies

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Anyone going to Rio for the 2024 Carnival

Last post last year by bepmoht

30 replies

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Rambling thoughts after 6 months away from Rio

Last post last year by Pablo888

11 replies

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Big Visa Bagunca

Last post last year by alan279

28 replies

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Starbucks Bankruptcy in Brazil

Last post last year by Pablo888

33 replies

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Polícia Federal Home Visit - Naturalization Process

Last post last year by abthree

7 replies

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Major Tax Reform to Facilitate Investment?

Last post last year by sprealestatebroker

3 replies

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Seeking a recommendation for Home Insurance in RJ

Last post last year by sprealestatebroker

4 replies

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It's 52 Celsius in Rio de Janeiro today

Last post 2 years ago by Pablo888

39 replies

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When Are The Kids Moving Out?

Last post 2 years ago by roddiesho

9 replies

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Cons of living in Rio

Last post 2 years ago by GuestPoster376

19 replies

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TAX IMPOSED FOR NATURALIZED BRAZILIAN TO OBTAIN VOTER ID

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

4 replies

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United States Mail

Last post 2 years ago by danielebrian0518

8 replies

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Newbie😄 Trying to introduce myself and make new friends here......

Last post 2 years ago by Ga Ci2

5 replies

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Question about living in Rj (de Janeiro)

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

16 replies

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Oil Jobs

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

19 replies

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Been here 17 years can help answer a lot of questions

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

7 replies

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Charities in Rio that accept used household goods

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

4 replies

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Health inspector for a condo irregularity

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

21 replies

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Looking for a good (honest) accountant probably in or close to Rio

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

4 replies

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Rent an appartement in Rio

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

3 replies

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Permanent resident

Last post 2 years ago by mikehunter

1 reply

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RIO TOURIST POLICE

Last post 2 years ago by Bhavna

18 replies

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Buying land in rio

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

12 replies

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MOVING TO RIO..✈️🛩

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

2 replies

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NATURALIZATION - PF VISIT

Last post 2 years ago by abthree

5 replies

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Live in RJ, RJ... Want to move away, Build, buy, rent?? WHERE?

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

20 replies

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Fiscal considerations for retirees trying to life in Brasil

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

9 replies

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Using my 110-120v American appliance in 127v Rio

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

5 replies

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Remitly Alternative: Paying from USA to a Brazilian Business:

Last post 2 years ago by roddiesho

5 replies

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Is Federal Police registration so close to expiration date a problem?

Last post 2 years ago by acpr

1 reply

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Coliving in Rio de Janeiro

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

9 replies

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Hostels in Rio

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

5 replies

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Best suburb to live in Rio De Janeiro

Last post 2 years ago by KenAquarius

13 replies

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Be In Rio in February

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

3 replies

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Best Internet Service Providers in The Copacabana/Ipanema Area?

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

5 replies

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Biting flies in Rio

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

7 replies

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Want to become a Brazilian citizen

Last post 2 years ago by stevewaugh786

1 reply

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What is your Christmas like?

Last post 2 years ago by sprealestatebroker

1 reply

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One night in Rio

Last post 3 years ago by Kurterino

23 replies

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Indian want to go brazil and work in Rio de Janeiro . I love brazil

Last post 3 years ago by Bhavna

14 replies

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process of moving there

Last post 4 years ago by sprealestatebroker

2 replies

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Vaccines for US Expats

Last post 4 years ago by NewBrazil

3 replies

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Buying and selling property in Brazil

Last post 4 years ago by Fred

5 replies

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Introduction from new group member

Last post 4 years ago by ken.silverstein

2 replies

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Seeking Notary Public in Rio de Janeiro

Last post 5 years ago by GuestPoster279

5 replies

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Guide to be legalized in Brazil

Last post 5 years ago by Texanbrazil

30 replies

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RJ / Naturalization / When do they do the home visit?

Last post 5 years ago by Bhavna

11 replies

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Rio de Janeiro PF Background Check for Naturalization

Last post 5 years ago by abthree

11 replies

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Filipinos in Rio de Janeiro

Last post 6 years ago by Chaganov

6 replies

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Ola obrigado

Last post 6 years ago by Texanbrazil

4 replies

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Income tax, when not working in Brazil

Last post 6 years ago by Texanbrazil

10 replies

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