Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
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About me
American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
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Carnê-Leão by ibdegen
Sorry if this is covered in another topic, but I have not found anything. I am a retired American with a permanent residence visa. I have been paying taxes for the past two years in Brasil and am getting ready to file a return for 2025. For the ...
05/30/26 Would Brazil refund me the balance between the US taxes and the Brazilian tax assessment? That would be an interesting loop hole if this were the case... - @Pablo888That would be nice, wouldn't it? Unfortunately the RF is smarter than ... Read More
Having trouble with credit card and debit card working by NewBrazil
Just when yesterday and today to my local supermarket to buy groceries. When I tried to pay with my international credit card it didn’t work. Called my bank they said everything thing should work. In the same store tryed to use my ...
05/30/26 @haggece8690, @Gabriel Otero. 100% All the cards that I use in Brazil are Brazilian now, too, mostly because I got tired of playing POS Roulette in stores, always wondering whether my US credit card would work this time or ... Read More
Overstay: can't figure out why by Kurterino
I decided to open a new topic: as I wrote before, a friend of mine got a fine for an overstay of 19 days (https://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-america/brazil/1115536-new-fine-for-overstaying.html#6123527), and we can’t quite figure out ...
05/29/26 Yes, but if I add 180 days to October 21 of last year, that makes April 29, so to not be in overstay, he should have come back on April 29. Instead he came back on March 17 (or 18), so he should have an overstay of almost 40 days, right? ... Read More
Overstay: can't figure out why by Kurterino
I decided to open a new topic: as I wrote before, a friend of mine got a fine for an overstay of 19 days (https://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-america/brazil/1115536-new-fine-for-overstaying.html#6123527), and we can’t quite figure out ...
05/29/26 What am I missing? - @Kurterino You're probably not missing anything, you're just overthinking it. Seriously. 😂The March 18 - June 16, 2025 is irrelevant because a new 180 period started on October 18, 2025, and he doesn't appear ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
05/28/26 Thank you. I did visit recently. Too many people in Rio but may try Bahia. - @Bolandpe Salvador is a lovely, historic city, and Bahia is a huge and diverse state, almost as large as France or Texas, with a wide variety of climates -- ... Read More
Overstay: can't figure out why by Kurterino
I decided to open a new topic: as I wrote before, a friend of mine got a fine for an overstay of 19 days (https://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-america/brazil/1115536-new-fine-for-overstaying.html#6123527), and we can’t quite figure out ...
05/27/26 Also, if I remember correctly, if he comes to Brazil the next time, they won’t let him stay 90 days, but 90 minus 19 (his overstay), correct? - @Kurterino I think that once he pays the fine he gets the days back, but I'm not sure, so ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
05/27/26 @Bolandpe. Welcome! Brazil is absolutely a wonderful place, but it's a different world from anything you're probably used to, and very far from family and friends. Please consider visiting Brazil and seeing whether it's right for you ... Read More
Overstay: can't figure out why by Kurterino
I decided to open a new topic: as I wrote before, a friend of mine got a fine for an overstay of 19 days (https://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-america/brazil/1115536-new-fine-for-overstaying.html#6123527), and we can’t quite figure out ...
05/27/26 @Kurterino. Let's do a dive into the higher mathematics of countries that rate a "4*" on the QGRV, of which Switzerland, like most Schengen countries, is one. The "*" means " Máximo 90 dias de estada a cada 180 dias.". So your ... Read More
New fine for overstaying ? by Kurterino
A friend of mine has left Brazil yesterday evening, he was here on a tourist visa. He has been staying in Brazil for the last 20 years on consecutive tourist visas, before Covid he was able to stay 180 days at a time, and since Covid he can only ...
05/26/26 @kurterino You're probably right about your friend's fine; it makes sense.Most, but not all, Schengen countries are on the two separate 90 day visit regime. These Schengen countries (including non-EU members that are part of the Schengen ... Read More
New fine for overstaying ? by Kurterino
A friend of mine has left Brazil yesterday evening, he was here on a tourist visa. He has been staying in Brazil for the last 20 years on consecutive tourist visas, before Covid he was able to stay 180 days at a time, and since Covid he can only ...
05/26/26 Does anybody know if 25 Reais is officially the new fine for overstaying? - @Kurterino I can't find any sign that the fine has been lowered from R$100/day. The immigration agent has considerable discretion, though, and may have exercised ... Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
05/24/26 @kilobravo. Sorry to read that renewal is giving you so much trouble. I was afraid that this would happen when this visa was first announced, but I never expected the difficulties to last this long.The only person I know of who ... Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Brazil? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters… or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
05/19/ 25 I do see Chinese EVs everywhere , it’s impressive. I don’t know the brands except for BYD, but they do seem to sell well. Too bad that I never had the pleasure to get an EV Uber. - @Kurterino So far we've seen three brands ... Read More
Google Fi phone service good in Brazil? by alexanderstephenlange
Hello, ex-patriots!I have heard that Google Fi (a service I use here in the States) works well in Brazil.Anybody have any thoughts on that?I also understand that one should switch away from Google Fi to use a less expensive, native service... ...
05/18/26 @alexanderstephenlange. @mberigan may have some suggestions on this; I think that he's wrestled with this problem. I don't have any useful experience with it myself.You can minimize your dependence on a US cell number if before you move ... Read More
Mozzarella by Kurterino
This is the second time I’m opening a thread about food, and just like the last one, it’s about a dairy product (last time I inquired about cream). I like to bake a pizza once in a while, it’s a tasty meal and very easy to make at ...
05/18/26 Where did you get the Buffalo milk necessary for true mozzarella? :-) - @alexanderstephenlange That was @Kurterino. I just suggested to him how he might find rennet. 😃 Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Brazil? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters… or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
05/18/26 I also use Uber quite frequently, and so far i haven’t been in one that’s larger than a compact car (like a Fiat Panda or a Hyundai i20). Most of the times they’re either relatively new or well maintained and clean, but ... Read More