stevefunk
South African looking for information about Brazil
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South African
Speaks English , Portuguese
Registration: 05 June 2014
Hi All by fishnraider
Hello All, Newbie on the site and moving to Brazil (Florianopolis area) in March 2020 and currently live in North Dakota "Big change Right"? haha. My Finace lives in Sao Paulo currently but we will be living in the aforementioned area ...
I used to fish corvina in Lagoa da conceicao using my kayak and prawn bait ....lots of fishing around floripa. The front of the channel by Barra day lagoa good to , also the rocks at joaquina beach. pity I'm not currently in Brazil , although my ... Read More
Can I travel in South America with Cédula de Identidade Estrangeiro? by saurabhshah
Hey guys, I am Indian living in Brasilia and married to a Brazilian woman. I have Cédula de Identidade Estrangeiro (CIE) card. I need to know, Based on CIE card if I can travel in other countries in South America like Argentina, Chile, Uruguay ...
I travelled all the way to the middle of Colombian Caribbean on it , but as a South African I wouldn't need a visa anyway, still never showed a passport once Read More
Best cities to live in Brazil by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Brazil. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Wow that's like a list of the most boring places on earth lol......Interior de São Paulo, I know I lived around there over two years. Read More
Help.Received approval for PR-error on Parent name. What to do? by nv91
HI, I received my Permanent Visa here in Canada through Brazilian Consulate.I got it 9 months ago. Now, upon checking again the form(that needs to be taken to Federal Police) I noticed one of my parents (dad's) name is missing his second/middle ...
So in other words now your officially f*cked.... :) The first few years adapting are interesting, but you have a long challenging road ahead of you as you try to find your place here....but if and when you do it will all have been worth it! 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 ...
simple its a year from the date of your RNE , they will ask for full copy of your current passport when you apply , every page to see what trips you have been making Read More
Keeping fit in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Brazil is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Brazil? Do you exercise ...
tapping is much of that brasileira bumbum as possible will keep you pretty fit.... Read More
Advice on Florinapolis? by chidosky4ril
Hello. I will be traveling with my wife to Floripa for 2 weeks and would appreciate advise on save neighborhoods to get apartment and any useful information to make our moments a blissful and unforgettable experience. We love the beach as well. ...
Yeah money is a problem down here, I teach English online trying to start a tour company... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
well it was an RG which is the document you get when you become a citizen, but what I'm saying is they don't seem to strict on collections......did you get some kind of a receipt,I'd say that and the protocol should be sufficient but ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
My mother in Law collected my RG with just a slip of paper...... Read More
Moving soon to Florianopolis by Yassintrv
Hello everyone i hope you are well. I'am Yassine From Morocco, Designer of Civil Engineering and App Mobile and others Hobbies out work. I will move to Florianopolis in the next couple day's as well. I speak four Languages French English ...
I live in Lagoa da conceição .....magic area life changing place Read More
denied visa to Canada by Kimmie B
So I am Canadian and just married 2 months to Brazilian living here in Brazil as waiting to return or thinking we could ,,,,,,,last year 2017 he applied for visa to come visit me was denied ,,,ok I understand that ,,,because of reasons ,,,but now we ...
That's why I dislike the so called 1st World.....welcome to our reality as second class citizens when you from a developing country (From South Africa Originally) They think you bringing him there to stay Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil by misterinternational
Background info: so I’ve been accepted to a school in Sao Paulo. I’ve already given my 2 weeks notice at work. I haven’t gotten my student visa yet. I’ve got a ton of questions (uma tonelada de perguntas) about moving to ...
You worry when a guy like this comes up (usually on a motorbike) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VThEm-UhFIs Also yes did have wifes help when I came but was also studying and practicing portuguese for2 years before so I had a basic understanding ... Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil by misterinternational
Background info: so I’ve been accepted to a school in Sao Paulo. I’ve already given my 2 weeks notice at work. I haven’t gotten my student visa yet. I’ve got a ton of questions (uma tonelada de perguntas) about moving to ...
Hey man ok at least you have a sense of humour First forget "poupa tempos" these are branches that provided services for Brazilian citizens all in one place , forget about them you can't use the service for any of your initial ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Buzios with my wife by Jeaves52
Hello, My wife is a Brazilian citizen and a US citizen after being in the US for close to 20 years. We have been married for 13 years. I have worked on my Portuguese, but not great...getting better. My question is, how is the job market for ...
It's worth it in the end but be prepared to be stripped of all your dignity , your income and your self respect before you get there.......then you can be a hustler like me ;) Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil by misterinternational
Background info: so I’ve been accepted to a school in Sao Paulo. I’ve already given my 2 weeks notice at work. I haven’t gotten my student visa yet. I’ve got a ton of questions (uma tonelada de perguntas) about moving to ...
Be a hustler don't use a despachante , I never used one or a lawyer all the way up to citizen, if you coming to Brazil you going to have to learn to be a hustler so you can be a pimp like me ! otherwise your going to just end up another boring ... Read More
Help.Received approval for PR-error on Parent name. What to do? by nv91
HI, I received my Permanent Visa here in Canada through Brazilian Consulate.I got it 9 months ago. Now, upon checking again the form(that needs to be taken to Federal Police) I noticed one of my parents (dad's) name is missing his second/middle ...
Your going to need that Birth certificate certified by the philipines for Permanent resisidence, I suggest you find an expert courier service who can get this for you Forget about the missing name on the visa form, it's of little importance, ... Read More
Advice on Florinapolis? by chidosky4ril
Hello. I will be traveling with my wife to Floripa for 2 weeks and would appreciate advise on save neighborhoods to get apartment and any useful information to make our moments a blissful and unforgettable experience. We love the beach as well. ...
I'm not a huge fan of Barra da Lagoa I stayed there for a month in winter, everything was dead, the vibe is very local yokel fisherman types and a bit low brow, a lot of dope smoking hippies there, in summer it fills with young back packers who ... Read More
Help.Received approval for PR-error on Parent name. What to do? by nv91
HI, I received my Permanent Visa here in Canada through Brazilian Consulate.I got it 9 months ago. Now, upon checking again the form(that needs to be taken to Federal Police) I noticed one of my parents (dad's) name is missing his second/middle ...
Hey man your post is confusing Do you already have a visa sticker in your Passport or not : Yes or No I did mine in South Africa so I had the sticker when I arrived but I was told this is not possible anymore? When you register your marriage at ... Read More
Help.Received approval for PR-error on Parent name. What to do? by nv91
HI, I received my Permanent Visa here in Canada through Brazilian Consulate.I got it 9 months ago. Now, upon checking again the form(that needs to be taken to Federal Police) I noticed one of my parents (dad's) name is missing his second/middle ...
Wait wait is the name missing on the visa sticker in your passport or the form you have to take in with it (Application form) If it's missing on the visa I would contact the consulate asap If its on the visa but not the form don't ... Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil by misterinternational
Background info: so I’ve been accepted to a school in Sao Paulo. I’ve already given my 2 weeks notice at work. I haven’t gotten my student visa yet. I’ve got a ton of questions (uma tonelada de perguntas) about moving to ...
Here this song will give you all the info about Brazilian life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw0uz88E2gI Read More
Taxes.
If you a newbie here I really would not worry about tax at this stage, you're a small fish never been asked anything about my affairs outside of Brazil and I'm a Citizen....If you not working here and receiving a fat salary in a Brazilian ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Buzios with my wife by Jeaves52
Hello, My wife is a Brazilian citizen and a US citizen after being in the US for close to 20 years. We have been married for 13 years. I have worked on my Portuguese, but not great...getting better. My question is, how is the job market for ...
Honestly, pretty crappy.....it's tough for everyone right now, unless you went to a Brazilian University you are at a real disadvantage of getting a real Job. I would say basically non existent except English school I've never seen a gringo ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Nigga Please! :P I ain't no goddamn fortune teller vila madalena sao paulo" , this is a great area with a large expat community and plenty of nightlife, no car necessary” Why did you recommend Vila Madalena Sao Paulo? Is it ... Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil by misterinternational
Background info: so I’ve been accepted to a school in Sao Paulo. I’ve already given my 2 weeks notice at work. I haven’t gotten my student visa yet. I’ve got a ton of questions (uma tonelada de perguntas) about moving to ...
The pay as you go you buy a chunk of credit , from that you buy your data plan (in my case vivo turbo) there is no other charge on your cards I spend exactly R$15 per week on my phone, I only use whatsapp and I basically gave up answering my phone ... Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil by misterinternational
Background info: so I’ve been accepted to a school in Sao Paulo. I’ve already given my 2 weeks notice at work. I haven’t gotten my student visa yet. I’ve got a ton of questions (uma tonelada de perguntas) about moving to ...
No you buy the card once and keep the number I've had the same number 4 years now You buy credit at the supermarket , Quero comprar credito de vivo From there you sign up for the pre paid plan on your phone and pay each week from credit on ... Read More
Transfer large amount to Brazil by Marouane.Hamdi
Hello everyone, A friend a mine Just asking how to transfer a large amount of money(50 K $) from Saudi Arabia Bank to Brazil? BTW my friend was workig in KSA and he has Permanent residence in Brazil. Any tax required? Thanks
you can send it my way :) Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil by misterinternational
Background info: so I’ve been accepted to a school in Sao Paulo. I’ve already given my 2 weeks notice at work. I haven’t gotten my student visa yet. I’ve got a ton of questions (uma tonelada de perguntas) about moving to ...
I don't know where you're getting your info from but a lot of it is false.....People mostly use cards in Brazil not cash. Cards everywhere, beach vendors take cards Visa and mastercard 2 banks idea is not bad Use uber at night By a sim ... Read More
Advice on Florinapolis? by chidosky4ril
Hello. I will be traveling with my wife to Floripa for 2 weeks and would appreciate advise on save neighborhoods to get apartment and any useful information to make our moments a blissful and unforgettable experience. We love the beach as well. ...
Lagoa da conceiçao is the best neighbourhood where I live, village party atmosphere and a huge lagoon, but you'll need to walk or bicycle to the beach as the traffic is jammed on peak season.....it's 4 km from Joqauina and Mole , two of ... Read More
Has Anyone Purchased a New Car by Alascana
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a New Vehicle..No Surmise's or Hear Says, just facts...thanks in advance...
Anyone in the Market for a used boat ;) Read More
Transfer of foreign driver's license by highestflowers
I just got approved to transfer my USA driver's license and should receive a Brazilian driver's license in approximately 15 days. I live in the state of Goias, in a small town about 90 minutes drive from the capital city of Goiania. ...
I don't even think the copies need to be certified, but I could be wrong, but always bring a photo copy of every document whenever you do anything, so many times I've had them spring on me "oh we just need a copy of this document" ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Yep , how else, started process in July 2017 , would have been wrapped up in March/April but I didn't even find out it had been published until the end of July Def a good feeling, much bigger psychological impact than I could have imagined, ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Now RG ....resigned that RNE card to the trashbin of Document pouches Read More
Online business or mma journalism for a work visa in brazil? by misterinternational
I have some questions about getting a work visa in brazil. To be honest, I don’t really know anything about business, and I don’t know much about computers, but these are some thoughts I have: 1. Can I get a work visa if I start an ...
No most "Digital Nomads" just operate on tourist visas, moving from place to place , doing border runs or ping ponging countries .....I technically am one as all my work is online which allowed me to move around Brazil this last year , but ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
They were just confused, there is a type of temp license that you can get every 6 months, when you do the license exchange they give you a 5 year valid license, that's the law as long as you meet the requirements The Clerk obviously didn't ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I got the license at DETRAN without incident, only think is our SA Licenses only have the initials of first names like :JD Doe I had to just get a basic letter from my consulate confirming it's a legit license then it was pretty easy Only ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
just get certified at the cartorio Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I've never been asked for the viper again, once you get the RNE card they not interested in the visa in your passport, I came and went on new passport , they just want the card, always keep your old one with you when entering and leaving just in ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
The old federal police test wasn't hard, but you have to have some writing and comprehension skills Read More
Uniao Estavel stuff i still don't dig by useroo
Hi, in the process of trying to get this civil union visa so me and my Carioca can reside together in Brasil until she can get retired, but the whole thing is sooooooooooooooooooooo messy and absurd i am not sure if it is even worth starting. One ...
Reminds me of the Whithnail and I quote "Free to those that can afford it, very expensive to those that can't" Doing these type of Processes in Rio or Sao Paulo is going to be hell , huge cities , too many applicants , in smaller ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
I started with Semanticas online course: https://www.semantica-portuguese.com/ was the best resource I ever found outside Brazil I'm sure in Brazil you can find tutors who specialize in this. you could also find a language school with ... Read More
visa for canada from brazil by Kimmie B
I am Canadian ,,just married Brazilian ,,so ,,,,for my husband to come to canada with me to visit my family,,,,I priced a company in Canada and they will charge me 780.00 CAD funds for him to get visa which it still isnt guaranteed ,and need to buy ...
This is just a visitors visa? Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hey Kimmie it gets easier I promise Ok I think you're a little lost here, there's no such thing as "permanent citizenship" There's Permanent residence which you can apply for if married to a Brrazilian and the Marriage is ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Sao Paulo is very Materialistic, Brazil in General is Materialistc Street criminals could have any kind of weapon and react in any way Organized drug gangs have machine guns and grenades Sao Paulo def seen as land of opportunity , like New York ... Read More
Language barriers in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Brazil. What is the official language in Brazil, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
You've summed it up very well here JMcl Read More
Blocked CPF
Ouch!, sorry whats a CD ? Hefty fine that sounds rough.....I'm in a similar situation with my old country South Africa, Struggling to file my taxes there for some small rental income It's a headache and I'll get it sorted but man ... Read More
questions about engineers and student visas in brazil by misterinternational
I have a few ideas about getting permanent residency through studying in brazil, and I have questions about it. If anyone has/had a student visa or is an engineer in brazil, it would be great to get any feedback. So I got a crappy degree in ...
Listen my friend , What Line of Engineering are you in? I ask because once again I will recommend Sao Jose dos Campos, it has a huge Engineering school , is the capital of Brazilian Aviation Engineering and I met many Engineers from Minas and Belo ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
2 Rules to stay safe in Brazil Keep your mouth shut about politics and your political opinion to yourself If you see any organized crime like drug dealing look the other way and keep walking and keep your mouth shut Obviously if you see a woman ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
unfortunately I don't know anything about Belo Horizonte I can't say James was sadly murdered in the bad area he chose to live in so I'm a little jaded when it comes to his advice on those things - He knew a lot about immigration at the ... Read More
questions about engineers and student visas in brazil by misterinternational
I have a few ideas about getting permanent residency through studying in brazil, and I have questions about it. If anyone has/had a student visa or is an engineer in brazil, it would be great to get any feedback. So I got a crappy degree in ...
You don't have to get married, you just get a spousal(partner ) visa , gives you temp permit every 2 years to renew, but same rights basically as a PR This is how many gay men do it or used to not sure on current Brazil gay marriage laws Read More
Marriage in separation of goods by GringoLouco
I really love my girlfriend, and I feel like it's mutual. Marriage has never been a big deal to me but I know it is a big deal for her and her mother. Her mother (who is half black and comes from Bahia) had a relationship half a century ago. ...
I did this with my wife and she's still pissed about it to this day.....It's looked down on in Brazilian Culture but becoming more common Read More
questions about engineers and student visas in brazil by misterinternational
I have a few ideas about getting permanent residency through studying in brazil, and I have questions about it. If anyone has/had a student visa or is an engineer in brazil, it would be great to get any feedback. So I got a crappy degree in ...
Plan C is your most feasible option Don't waste time and money on investors visas and that crap Just come study Portuguese , find a way to make money ( Teach English) meet a girl You don't even need to get married at first.....it's ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
It's true about the Curitiba transport, and the city has little traffic problems compared to other capitals, it was well designed. I've always driven around Curitiba without issue at all times and downtown and was always shocked how ... Read More
Voting in Brazil - My experience :) by stanza51
Since I have completed the naturalization process, I went to the designated voting station in the morning to fulfill the mandatory voting obligation. Although the voting is supposed to start at 8 AM, expecting long lines, we ended up reaching the ...
I have to agree with Gringo Louco this time Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Oh yeah I'm White by the way with Dark hair and Blue eyes....now Blue eyes is a big deal in Brazil because it instantly marks you as 90% chance gringo anywhere from the Southeast up.....but now that I'm in the South I'm seeing a lot more ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Sure man it's a pleasure I may not be an Engineer but my brother in Law is as are many of my Students Let me tell you something Engineering is the no.1 educated profession in Brazil It's a country full of excellent engineers - really so ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
As for how the system keeps you down ---- Everything is over expensive, over taxed and over regulated , I won't go into much detail but the cost of simply buying and keeping a car licenses in Brazil is Insane Everything in business is made ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
I would say stay 3 weeks to a month .....I happened to be in Curitiba on the coldest day this year in June .....was about 4 Celcius in the morning , but up to about 9 during the day, nothing too bad, I think Curitiba is a nice city But ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Ok Here goes Poor in Brazil - depends on the region, but generally not starving at all - but Brazil is a materialistic culture , people want the flash stuff, this leads to drugs and gangs and big slums but fairly easily avoided In some parts of ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Let me give you some advice , Come to Brazil, check it out, have a great holiday But really honestly if you're from the USA , a wealthy First World Country you are nuts to move to Brazil.....it's a country with massive crime, massive ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Teaching English is not much fun , but often it's the only way Teaching kids is better than adults believe me I learned that hard way, adults are constantly judging you in an English school and evaluating if you are worth their money they are ... Read More
Bathroom DOs and DON'Ts in Brazil by James
[img align=c]http://www.instantsign.com/i/1day/REST_MAN_WOMEN.jpg[/img] Well, this is sort of a delicate (but very essential) subject that somehow I've overlooked for quite some time, so here goes... 1. DON'T flush toilet paper, throw it ...
I see you point, I came here from South Africa with 3 Suitcases and about $3000 South Africa and Brazil are pretty equal in many ways, although I find the Brazilian govermental departments, PF , receita Detran everything work much better than any ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Yeah For R$1200 I'm talking about a room or crappiest of Bachelors/granny flat I pay R$1600 including condominium in a good part of Floripa for 1 bedroom nothing fancy, Paid about the same for 2 bed in Sao Jose dos Campos Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Not offended, just explaining that I do know the scene I don't know Curitiba well , but it reminds me of a way safer and more vibrant Campinas , at least the down town , I would say Curitiba is a 1000x better option than Campinas, campinas is a ... Read More
Bathroom DOs and DON'Ts in Brazil by James
[img align=c]http://www.instantsign.com/i/1day/REST_MAN_WOMEN.jpg[/img] Well, this is sort of a delicate (but very essential) subject that somehow I've overlooked for quite some time, so here goes... 1. DON'T flush toilet paper, throw it ...
So why are you living here....you sound pretty miserable about it Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
I live in Brazil , now a Citizen, speak fluent Portuguese , I've travelled the country and lived in a few cities I'm definately qualified to speak about life in Brazil Menial jobs pay almost nothing in Brazil , you looking at a salary of ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
10. The weather is cold and miserable....I guess people go out in Curitiba, but from living In Floripa I can say it's dead, places shut down etc....theress certainly no going to the beach vibes, while SP and Rio beaches are great in ... Read More
Bathroom DOs and DON'Ts in Brazil by James
[img align=c]http://www.instantsign.com/i/1day/REST_MAN_WOMEN.jpg[/img] Well, this is sort of a delicate (but very essential) subject that somehow I've overlooked for quite some time, so here goes... 1. DON'T flush toilet paper, throw it ...
Sorry Mike I don't know what part of Brazil you live in But I've never seen any of the things you mention, I've spent most of my time in SP and SC states. First I've never seen this Siesta thing or the shops shutting that you speak ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Dont under estimate the power of the RNE permanent card You are basically treated as a Brazilian, just cant vote and don't need to report to military, but you get every other benifit a Brazilian gets including reduced fee's at national ... Read More
Brazilian Nationality by waraich
Hello, I have few questions, i will be very thanksfull if anyone can answer I am living in Brazil since February 2013 , i am married to Brazilian and i have my Permanent visa since September 2014, Is it possible to ask Brazilian Nationality now ? I ...
Its an associate member , website states permanent residents of Brazil can enter on RNE card Heres the Link http://www.brasil.gov.br/noticias/turismo/2012/04/mercosul-com-rg "Mercosul com RG Moradores dos países que integram o Mercado ... Read More
questions about visiting brazil by misterinternational
so i want to move to brazil, but i've never been there. so i want to go to brazil to check it out first and see what it's like. it will be a reconaissance trip to get some information and see if i really do want to live there. i have a ...
Firstly why would you want to move here if you've never even been here? Second forget about Dengue, it's everywhere but no one really loses sleep over it, mostly caught in slum areas with lots of stagnent water, but it's a nation wide ... Read More
Becoming Legal after Overstaying by JotaBiebers
Hello all! I'm from Ireland and I've been living and working in the south of Brazil illegally for over a year (originally a tourist visa). I realise that this is obviously not good and I would like to rectify it. My boss mentioned that ...
I highly doubt you wont get kicked out after after illegal working and overstay n Brazil.....inbox me if you want to know what to do, but it involves leaving Brazil Read More
Can I travel in South America with Cédula de Identidade Estrangeiro? by saurabhshah
Hey guys, I am Indian living in Brasilia and married to a Brazilian woman. I have Cédula de Identidade Estrangeiro (CIE) card. I need to know, Based on CIE card if I can travel in other countries in South America like Argentina, Chile, Uruguay ...
from start of process til my name was published in Portaria 9 months, but I only found out my process was done about 4 months later ( they never updated the site, I found my name by a random internet search.) I just recently got the RG and I can ... Read More
Can I travel in South America with Cédula de Identidade Estrangeiro? by saurabhshah
Hey guys, I am Indian living in Brasilia and married to a Brazilian woman. I have Cédula de Identidade Estrangeiro (CIE) card. I need to know, Based on CIE card if I can travel in other countries in South America like Argentina, Chile, Uruguay ...
Yes you go go to Chile on the RNE.....you can enter any country that Brazilians can enter with only RG and Chile is one of those. The CIE card overides and need for a visa if your from a country that needs a visa....You are regarded as a Brazilian ... Read More
What documents required for apply Citizenship of Brazil by alimasood1018
What documents required for apply Citizenship of Brazil on the base of completed One year residency married.
I did this, but just before the Mandatory Portuguese test, it's an easy Process, just one or two documents that are more tricky to get like the criminal records checks apostilled in country of Origin and a trip to your consulate to get the name ... Read More
Hello from South Africa by NotAProudSouthAfrican
Good Morning, My name is Chris and I currently live in Cape Town, South Africa. My girlfriend and I are considering a move to Brazil for personal reasons. We are just not proud to be South African anymore. Don't get me wrong, South Africa is ...
I'm going to give you a great piece of advice, if you are going to go through the hassle to Emigrate , emigrate to a true First world country....preferably an English speaking one At the end of the day you will find Brazil and South Africa sit ... Read More
Hello from South Africa by NotAProudSouthAfrican
Good Morning, My name is Chris and I currently live in Cape Town, South Africa. My girlfriend and I are considering a move to Brazil for personal reasons. We are just not proud to be South African anymore. Don't get me wrong, South Africa is ...
Hey, I'm south african from CT and I did exactly what you said, including the citizenship over the last 3 years....but my wife is Brazilian though If you think you going to escape the problems of SA, or find greener pastures it's not going ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
You don't need to worry about any proof of Portuguese speaking until you start applying for Naturalization... The Carteira de trabalho people don't even speak to you, barely even look at you, you just go in a room show your document and get ... Read More
Apply for a stable union visa by Toader_alex1
Hello everyone! My name is Alex and intend to move to Brazil in a few weeks. Me and my brazilian girlfriend have been working on board cruise ships for the past few years and now decided to try settle on land and have a normal life. She wants to ...
Hi Alex , not sure where you are getting your info from , what happens in your situation is enter as a tourist then apply for a stable union visa (União Estavel) visa which will give you working rights - This is how I've heard it's done ... Read More
How to proceed after naturalization on DOU by herfworm
Hi all, I came across this forum while searching in English and Portuguese about how to proceed after being granted citizenship (published in DOU recently). Unfortunately, none of my searches turned up what I am looking for so I am turning to the ...
Stan , could you please list the documents required for the Military sign on? Read More
How to proceed after naturalization on DOU by herfworm
Hi all, I came across this forum while searching in English and Portuguese about how to proceed after being granted citizenship (published in DOU recently). Unfortunately, none of my searches turned up what I am looking for so I am turning to the ...
Stan how long did your RG card take to be ready? Read More
How to proceed after naturalization on DOU by herfworm
Hi all, I came across this forum while searching in English and Portuguese about how to proceed after being granted citizenship (published in DOU recently). Unfortunately, none of my searches turned up what I am looking for so I am turning to the ...
Yeah theres not much....my name was in the Portaria for 5 months and they never contacted me, you can find it by searching your full name RNE no and the word portaria online. Do like Stan says, but take copies of all the documents, simple photo ... Read More
Naturalization and registering for Military service- anyone done this?
Hi I'm about to pick up my first RG after a successful Naturalization process, I know I need to get the military document next....how anyone done this, if so: 1. What the process - is it exactly the same as any Brazilian or is it a different ... Read More
The Journey - Permanency to Naturalization Experience - Let's share by stanza51
Hi Everyone Based on all the current posts I feel its a good idea for some of us to share our basis experiences or timelines in order to give all the newcomers a brief breakdown of what different individuals journeys can be like when relocating to ...
Hi Stan I need help, I'm also in Floripa now about to pick up my RG, need help with advice on the Military service and voting, how does it work here....you can inbox me Read More
Living in EU and Brazil legal consequences related to driving license by GringoJanusz
Hi, I read here on forum that after 6 months living in Brazil you need to convert/get Brazilian driving license. Last time I had (being then on vacation) international driving license (I'm from EU). I had control and everything was ok. However ...
You can keep your EU license when you get the Brazilian , it's an easy process Read More
Water filter? by Guest7919
Can anyone recommend a water filter and where best to buy? I'm trying to research but getting a bit lost and everyone I ask tells me that they just use bottled water instead.
- " so there's not a huge saving in "rolling your own " What about saving the environment and not producing so much plastic junk..... The clay filters are easily found in any department or hardware store in São Paulo Try ... Read More
Water filter? by Guest7919
Can anyone recommend a water filter and where best to buy? I'm trying to research but getting a bit lost and everyone I ask tells me that they just use bottled water instead.
Not sure why they telling you to buy water....you can save a lot. There are many on the market they all do more or less the same thing. I would get one of those clay pot type filters , just search clay filter to see what I mean. I like those the ... Read More
Moving to Brazil for love ? by KD74
Hi, im kevin and if youd asked me a month ago that i was even thinking of moving from u.k ide of said you were mad..but i have befriended a brazilian woman who has asked me if i would ever consider moving to brazil and now its got me thinking, i ...
Is she in Florianopolis? There are a lot of hippies here.... Read More
Moving to Brazil for love ? by KD74
Hi, im kevin and if youd asked me a month ago that i was even thinking of moving from u.k ide of said you were mad..but i have befriended a brazilian woman who has asked me if i would ever consider moving to brazil and now its got me thinking, i ...
Kevin, it would honestly be better to bring her to the UK, Brazil is great for a holiday, but most Brazilians want to get the hell out and move to a first world country. Language barrier is extreme and there's no work for foreigners, and in many ... Read More
Driving infractions - Brazilians can just ignore the penalties? by ChristineC
It appears that a driver who gets penalties, multas, administrative suspensions, drunk driving charges etc. is safe to just continue driving and nothing will ever happen. Is my impression correct? what is the use of having a fine if people can just ...
They cancel your license pretty quickly, also your CPF could become blacklisted. If they want to make it really hard on you they will make it impossible for you to apply for a passport or other essential documents until your name is clear. Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
to cut a long story short, yes RNE and permanent are the same. Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
"So the rne will allow us to request a brazilian passport after 3 years" , not exaclt, with a Brazilian kid you can apply for Citizenship after 1 year of uniterrupted permanent residence, However it's not automatic, you have to pass a ... Read More
Best season to move to Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, Many expats choose to move to Brazil at a specific time of the year, and we invite you to share some tips about the best seasons to move to the country. What is the best season/time of the year to move to Brazil, and why? How do rent ...
Winter: May , June , July ,august - The weather is warm and dry in most places except the South and things are cheaper, many open houses and apartments, especially in the more seasonal holiday type areas. Read More
So what if I overstay my Tourist Visa in Brazil anyway? by James
Ive gotten so many questions from people who have overstayed their Tourist Visa in Brazil or who are contemplating doing so and want to know what the potential consequences are that Ive lost count. So here goes with a description and hopefully it ...
They ae not interested in looking at your visa application at the airport, they just will want to see some kind of valid entry visa. You only have to present all documents to federal police once you are in the country. 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 ...
Hey Latangel yeah there a lot that can go wrong with trying to do it that way as it has to be mailed to pretoria and back to Brazil and if you relying on the public postal services of the two countries. Courier is the best way but it's ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
@John Lawrence, what you can do with the birth certificate is: order the new one now asap. I'm not sure how long it takes in Canada but would assume it's fast been a developed country. Usually you can sign for someone to collect it on your ... Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
They don't ask about your finances for the PR visa Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hi You need the Apostilled documents, without them you want be able to process your permanent residency application. Brazil is very bureaucratic and one missing document will stall the whole process indefinitely.... James is no longer with us BTW, ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
The documents used to need to be notarized by the Brazilian consulate, but since Brazil joined the hague convention the consulate stopped doing that. However, these documents need to be APOSTILLED in their country of origin to be legally recognized ... 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 ...
Where did you apply for your SA passport, are you trying to do it from Brazil? I went to CT in November 2017 and got a new one from home affairs in a week. Before you get a Brazilian citizenship you must apply to the SA consulate in SP to keep ... Read More