The expat guides: dive into life abroad

Settling in Rio de Janeiro

Life in Rio de Janeiro brings beaches, forest, and cultural venues into a large, busy city. Your neighborhood determines much of the experience, from ...

Networking and meeting people in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro offers business events, international communities, language exchanges, and clubs where newcomers can begin building a social and ...

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Discover Rio de Janeiro's vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and lively beach life.

Sports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro offers beach games, football, outdoor training, and a broad choice of organized sports. You can run around Lagoa, join a coached group ...

Transport in Rio de Janeiro

Getting around Rio de Janeiro can mean a short metro ride and a walk, or a longer journey combining buses, rail, and transfers. Centro and much of ...

Studying in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro combines public universities, private campuses, and specialist schools with opportunities in sciences, health, arts, and business. You ...

Food in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro's food scene runs from black bean feijoada and shared plates in neighborhood bars to iced mate on the beach and contemporary ...

Working in Rio de Janeiro

Discover job opportunities and tips for working in vibrant Rio de Janeiro.

International and public schools in Rio de Janeiro

Schools in Rio de Janeiro run on two calendars, February to December and August to June, so the month your family arrives shapes which grade your ...

Buying property in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro offers beachfront apartments, older homes near the subway, residential developments, and houses in hillside neighborhoods. Foreigners ...

Living in Brazil

Explore Brazil's vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and expat opportunities.

Sports in Brazil

Explore Brazil's vibrant sports culture, from football to capoeira, and find your passion.

Diversity and inclusion in Brazil

Brazil brings together Indigenous peoples, communities of African descent, and many migration histories. Its laws protect equality and recognize a ...

Moving to Brazil with pets

Traveling to Brazil with pets? Discover tips for a smooth journey and pet-friendly tips.

Schools and childcare in Brazil

Explore essential childcare insights for expats in Brazil on Expat.com.

Things to do in Brazil

Explore Brazil's vibrant leisure scene, from thrilling adventures to cultural delights!

Phones and internet in Brazil

Explore internet access options and tips for staying connected in Brazil.

How to build your network and make friends in Brazil

Business relationships in Brazil tend to grow through repeated in-person meetings with the same counterparts, and a trusted introduction often opens ...

How to be a digital nomad in Brazil

Brazil's digital nomad residence asks for proof of foreign income of USD 1,500 a month or USD 18,000 in available funds, and it covers only ...

Brazil permanent residence requirements

Most routes to indefinite residence in Brazil start with a fixed term of two years, or four years for property investors, so the route you choose on ...

Brazilian citizenship requirements

Brazil asks for 4 years of residence completed before you file for naturalization, and decisions take an average of 350 days. The residence period ...