NewBrazil
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Imperatriz, Maranhão
Speaks Little Spanish and Learning Portuguese
Registration: 19 February 2018
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Tried to use my girlfriend CPF
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn’t work. Did it twice still didn’t work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn’t work. This was just using a regular ... Read More
I was badly hacked in the USA, losing a lot and still am by rraypo
This is just a “for what it’s worthOn September 23rd, I was hacked, quite seriously. I woke up that morning like always, made my coffee, checked my WhatsApp, and then my email. I had a large number of unidentifiable SPAM/SCAM appearing ...
Sorry to hear this nightmare came true. Just another update if you didn’t know over 400,000 social security numbers were hacked. I used a service that found 2 people were using my number. So I called Social Security and had them put a block on ... Read More
Health care insurance for people over 70
I am 75 have on no medications health. Would like to know what health insurance is available in Fortaleza Brazil and monthly cost. Thanks for any information Read More
Renewing your USA passport by NewBrazil
If you choose not to renew your USA passport. You have permanent residency in Brazil. If you only wanted to travel and live in Brazil do you need a passport. If when you renew your passport do they require Tax information for both Brazil and USA. ...
If you have a past IRS tax issue then should you go in person to the US Consult to renew your passport. The Tax issue being not paying in full a past tax. But it was in progress of being resolved. Read More
Renewing your USA passport
If you choose not to renew your USA passport. You have permanent residency in Brazil. If you only wanted to travel and live in Brazil do you need a passport. If when you renew your passport do they require Tax information for both Brazil and USA. ... Read More
Renewing your passport in Brazil
My passport expires in April 2026. First question how many month before it expires should I start the process. Second what is the easy way to get it renewed. I been told you have to send it through the mail to Rio. Third is there any service that ... Read More
Buying gold in brazil by Joesphwilliams834
hi does anyone know the best way of buying physical gold in Brazil, gold coins or ingots
@Joesphwilliams834 look for a Goldsmith on Google maps this should help. Read More
Buying gold in brazil by Joesphwilliams834
hi does anyone know the best way of buying physical gold in Brazil, gold coins or ingots
@Joesphwilliams834 I would suggest you made a connection with a jewelry maker who buys gold. He get it below spot usually it 30% to 20%. Make a deal to buy it at spot. I know this use to work in a jewelry store. All the gold is usually 18K. So go ... Read More
Another tax question… by Kurterino
I had a little discussion with my accountant on Friday, and the gist of it is that he recommended to not file taxes at all, so I wanted to see how some of you guys are handling the tax situation. I’m getting a monthly pension from my home ...
First question is do you have a Brazilian Bank Account. Second are you moving money into that account. Third Brazil tax states you are taxed on all your income no matter where it is coming from. The only exception would be in the tax treaty. Still ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
Thank for your response and details of your experience with the medical. My experience with Unimed was good but the cost to get it was more than expected. I am 75 and it was 4,500 a month for 2 people. I only had to pay out of pocket for a special ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
I have a update about the cost for medical care here in Fortaleza Brazil. Just had 18 blood lab tests. With a battery of other test listed below. The total cost was 785.50 Reals but in Dollars $145.00 when you add a General Doctor visit 40 Reals and ... Read More
Moving to Curitiba from U.S. A. deposit crazy by Lutrick7
We are having a difficult time finding a flat that doesn’t want a years deposit . Is this just the way it’s done?
Where I am it’s standard to pay 2 or 3 months in advance rent. It’s supposed to go into a saving account of the owner. I had a broker say to me 2 months go a escrow account then a the 3 month had to be in cash. I didn’t use that ... Read More
This is for US citizens my question
USA Marco Rubio just rejected all of the Head of Brazilian Superior Court Judge Visa to the USA along with his other colleagues and family members. My concern is will this Judge who does seem to run the Country retaliate. He could by rejecting all ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
@56tbourne Depends on what city you live in my girlfriend has a medical plan for 40 Reals a month. You have to go to their clinic for example for doctor visits 60 Reals. When I looked at a local Doctor it was 350Reals. So look at the local program ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ... Read More