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10/14/26 @CATVLYST Music.  Here's some good, general info on Espírito Santo with lots of pictures (note that the standard Portuguese spelling of the state's name  is different from the Spanish version)  in English.  The ... Read More

10/13/26 @HLOFam. I'm sorry that SC doesn't seem to be working out for you, but that's not surprising; it wouldn't for me, either. The Northeast probably would fit your priorities better. Natal's public safety reputation isn't very good these ... Read More

10/08/26 @tiomark.  I only mentioned coastal cities to @CATVLYST Music because that was the original request, but Belo Horizonte is one of my very favorite cities, and doesn't lose a thing by being inland.  You've chosen well.  In ... Read More

10/06/26 Well, in RJ state, the third place candidate for governor backed out after the election (he only had 3% anyways) so that technically put one of the guys over the 50% threshold yesterday, but, the TSE is involved now, and they want to ... Read More

10/06/26 @CATVLYST Music. Urban decay in the central areas of major Brazilian cities is more an effect of the general Brazilian tendency to neglect basic maintenance and the fact that the economy has been in a fragile condition for some years now, ... Read More

@seamonster12. I agree on general principles with @hagece8690's recommendations; it may not be necessary -- or even advisable -- to do the entire data dump all at once, although it will be necessary to be ready for it if requested. Here's what I ... Read More

10/06/26  @hagece8690.  Parabéns, and many happy returns!  Basically the same here, except for the pizza part -- we voted right after Mass so it would have been early for that, and it's not really a thing in the North, ... Read More

09/19/26 @Gbawekanu.  since you originally obtained permanent residence on the basis of your marriage, everything that  @hagece8690 described above will also apply to your case, particularly if you are applying for naturalization less than ... Read More

09/10/26 What is Viktoria like as a place to live in? - @ltoby955 Hi, @Itoby955. Are we talking about Vitória, ES? That's one of my favorite cities, and we'd live there in a minute. Professional opportunities for my husband are limited ... Read More

09/10/26 @Kurterino They're asking for information that you would have as the owner of a small business, not an individual, and seem to think that you're trying to open a business account. If you tell them that you're trying to open a personal ... Read More

09/04/26  Thanks so much for your reply and explaining all the steps, much appreciated! I currently hold a VIPER permanent visa that I obtained by marriage to a Brazilian. We currently live in NZ, but will be returning to Brazil shortly. ... Read More

09/04/26  Thanks for your answer. I will apply for the family reunion visa in Brazil.I clicked on the link you provided and found this. Is this process for applying?https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/im … onalidades - @homendepicanha ... Read More

09/03/26 @homendepicanha.  The answer to your question depends on where you are and from where you're applying.  1 If you're in your home country, you should apply to the Ministry of Foreign Relations for a VITEM XI visa at the Brazilian ... Read More

09/03/26 @CT Nordestes. About the neighbors. 😃 I'm making this a separate post because I'm going to walk into a minefield. Let me start by saying upfront that it's unfair to automatically apply generalizations to individuals. Still ... Read More

09/03/26 @CT Nordestes.  Good morning.  On taxes, I basically agree with @alexanderstephenlange; I would only add that once you're settled in Brazil you should find a Brazilian tax advisor that you trust (ideally, via recommendations from ... Read More