misterinternational
American expat in Brazil
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Lives in São Paulo
Registration: 01 October 2018
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ... Read More
duolingo portuguese program
i just finished the portuguese duolingo tree. they have a few bonus modules that you can do as well as some duolingo stories, which i'll play around with. here are my thoughts on the program: pros: -it is probably the equivalent of 3-4 years ... Read More
portuguese schools with classes over 15 hours a week? by misterinternational
Hey, I'm currently finishing up the semester at a portuguese school in Sao Paulo. I'm planning on renewing my student visa and staying in Brazil for the next semester. The school i'm at right now is pretty good, but I'm playing ...
my student visa was issued for portuguese lessons (these lessons are NOT part of a degree) Read More
portuguese schools with classes over 15 hours a week? by misterinternational
Hey, I'm currently finishing up the semester at a portuguese school in Sao Paulo. I'm planning on renewing my student visa and staying in Brazil for the next semester. The school i'm at right now is pretty good, but I'm playing ...
IKexplorar, thanks. i'm assuming that you didn't go to any of those schools yet, since your profile says that you are in england. did you go to any of those schools? i looked through the schools that you suggested, and they look ... Read More
portuguese schools with classes over 15 hours a week?
Hey, I'm currently finishing up the semester at a portuguese school in Sao Paulo. I'm planning on renewing my student visa and staying in Brazil for the next semester. The school i'm at right now is pretty good, but I'm playing ... Read More
Meet other english speaking senior by ljrabb
Where is the best pace to go to in Fortaleza to meet other English. Speaking senior.
I think this is going to cripple your portuguese learning Read More
Recommendation: Portuguese for foreigners by J89
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I will be visiting Sao Paulo on a tourist visa. I would like to study Portuguese and apply for a student visa. If anyone can share recommendations or advice for taking Portuguese classes in Sao ...
by the way, when i mentioned to call portuguese schools, that probably seems like a pretty daunting task, but i would estimate that 10% of people in sao paulo speak english, so there is a good chance if you call a school and ask if there is someone ... Read More
Recommendation: Portuguese for foreigners by J89
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I will be visiting Sao Paulo on a tourist visa. I would like to study Portuguese and apply for a student visa. If anyone can share recommendations or advice for taking Portuguese classes in Sao ...
"At the very least, read newspapers that use good Portuguese, like Folha de São Paulo, Estado de São Paulo, and Jornal do Brasil, all of which are available online. " i'll try this out after i finish all the lessons in ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
i looked at some other threads, and people mentioned that you have to wait 5 years to get citizenship if you are married to a philippina and 10 years if you are not married to a philippina. although i didn't see anyone mention a success rate ... Read More
Learn Portuguese
English Language Solutions (it's expensive) Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
ok. thanks. what are the chances for an american to get philippino citizenship? also geolefrench mentioned that, "A big part of the Filipinos are working abroad because they can't find a job in the Philippines." do other people ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
ok. thanks according to this website: http://www.newyorkpcg.org/the-consulate/our-services/visa/visa-classifications/special-resident-retirees-visa for the SRRV, i see that: "PROCEDURE IN SRRV APPLICATION Step 1: Deposit investment ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
according to wikitravel, americans don´t need a visa for tourist stays up to 30 days: "(B) Countries/territories that do not require a visa for stay up to 30 days: (30 days when entering by air; by land border only 14 days)- Australia, ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
That's because i currently am an expat living in brazil. I am just not sure that i want to live here for the rest of my life Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
thanks for all the responses, everyone are expats able to get english teaching jobs for private lessons, or are the english teaching jobs all for classroom teaching? mr_dome, "misterinternational, very few expats in Cambodia become citizens, ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
Joe, I wanted to ask a few more things: 1. Would you be able to roughly estimate what percentage of people who apply for citizenship after 7 years are able to acquire citizenship? 2. About jobs - are there rules that make it harder for americans ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
so if i get a 13a visa, will i be able to get a job just as easily as a philippino citizen? thanks Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
geolefrench, you mentioned that i could get a 13a visa if i get married. you also mentioned that for citizenship, i have to lose my u.s. citizenship. just to be clear, is the 13a visa the same as philippino citizenship? do i lose my u.s. ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
joe, thanks for the detailed response. i have some follow up questions: "Forget about citizenship, permanent resident is non-existing. " just to be clear, you mean that i have no chance of getting citizenship, and permanent residency ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
thanks. i understand. i am just trying to find out which countries are worth exploring more (in case i want to move there). "Typing at your computer, and even reading the sage advice offered on this forum :joking: :sosad: :mad: will not ... Read More
Recommendation: Portuguese for foreigners by J89
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I will be visiting Sao Paulo on a tourist visa. I would like to study Portuguese and apply for a student visa. If anyone can share recommendations or advice for taking Portuguese classes in Sao ...
Here are some schools in sao paulo that i know about: Instituto aprenda2 PUC-SP Mackenzie FAAP It would be a good idea to get a skype account and pay for some credit, so you can call these schools. A lot of these portuguese schools take a week or ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
if anyone else who is in thailand right now has any responses to the questions in post 1, it would be great to hear from you. thanks Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
pcman, i'm a little confused by your responses you mentioned that teaching english (in private lessons) is not illegal, but then you mentioned that you will get blacklisted from entering thailand if you get caught for teaching english private ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
i don't speak mandarin well, though. the only language i speak fluently is english if you get the SRRV, can you just work for yourself and teach english private lessons without setting up an official business? thanks Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
i´m unclear on what you mean. in terms of teaching english, here are the questions, i was wondering about: what are my chances of getting a job in the Thailand? What are my chances of getting a work visa in the Thailand? What are my chances ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
i only speak a little bit of mandarin, so no, i do not speak mandarin. the only language i speak fluently is english. thanks Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
Fred and Colin are different people. Get a grip. :dumbom:i know Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
you mentioned having to get "classroom experience." can you get a work permit for teaching english in private lessons? i'm an introvert, and teaching group classes would be too much for me. thanks Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
fred, as i mentioned before, don´t post on my threads again. i have no interest in what you have to say. Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
fred, you have no idea what my motivations are for posting these threads. i am doing some research to find out if i might want to possibly move to asia. yes, i'm looking at some different countries. so what? you instantly assumed the worst ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
a few follow up questions: i heard that you can teach english in the phillipines to chinese and koreans. 1. can you get a work visa for teaching english in private lessons? 2. if not, then is teaching english (in private lessons) without a work ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
1....No 2....Yes 3....Pay the ward police, you can apply to operate classes from home. Its all about the money. 4....Never been asked to prove anything, just say you work online.i understand that it's illegal to teach english if you a tourist ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
i´m just thanking everyone who replied Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
a few follow up questions: 1. can you get a work permit for teaching english in private lessons? 2. if not, then is teaching english (in private lessons) without a work permit illegal? 3. if teaching english (in private lessons) without a work ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
geolefrench, thanks for the comment. this is helpful. "1) To have a permanent visa : you need to be married to a Filipina and you can have a permanent visa of type 13A. Or ask for a retirement visa (you can ask it if you are older than 40 ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
gobot, you mentioned that: "Marriage is another path to permanent-ish residency in most places. Not to be taken lightly." ciambella, you mentioned that: "No one says you cannot get residency or citizenship in VN. The issue is ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
thanks for the comments everyone. this is helpful. my current thinking is that vietnam is not an ideal country for me, because i will not be able to get permanent residency or citizenship. i don´t like the idea of trying to move to a ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ...
Thigv, Thanks. Your post is very helpful. So how do these border runs work in terms of the timetable? according to the following website: https://www.expat.com/en/guide/asia/vietnam/9041-visas-for-vietnam.html It seems like americans can get a ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency ... Read More
What Banks Seem Favorable to North Americans by Alascana
Has anyone had good,bad,ugly experiences with banks here in Brazil. It would help to know which bank or banks have favorable lending practices and will work with USA banks on wire transfers...thanks in advance
i finished my taxes, and the government will just direct deposit my tax refund straight into my bank account Read More
FAAP school in Sao Paulo by misterinternational
Hi all, I'm strongly thinking about attending FAAP school in Sao Paulo for the whole year in 2019 for portuguese for foreigners classes. it's more expensive than other portuguese schools, but other portuguese schools will only teach you ...
well, that's very impressive. are you an auditory learner? i know that benny the polyglot also likes this method. i heard that there are 3 types of learners - audio, visual, and kinesthetic. i wonder whether this method only works for audio ... Read More
FAAP school in Sao Paulo by misterinternational
Hi all, I'm strongly thinking about attending FAAP school in Sao Paulo for the whole year in 2019 for portuguese for foreigners classes. it's more expensive than other portuguese schools, but other portuguese schools will only teach you ...
were you already fluent in spanish before you started learning portuguese? Read More
Getting Cable/Internet in Sao Paulo by Billmond131
I need some help. I have been trying to get internet in my apartment and have run into I don't have enough credit on my CPF. I am new in town and am working on getting my work visa through my employer so I don't have an RNE as of yet. How do ...
"You can give out your CPF anytime you wish and that wouldn´t trigger a tax filing to the Brazilian government." ah, ok. maybe i will use my cpf sometimes to get a discount in the future, then. i still won't volunteer it if ... Read More
Getting Cable/Internet in Sao Paulo by Billmond131
I need some help. I have been trying to get internet in my apartment and have run into I don't have enough credit on my CPF. I am new in town and am working on getting my work visa through my employer so I don't have an RNE as of yet. How do ...
""Cloning" credit cards is often in Brazil." i was really worried about this before, because of some scary stuff i read on wikitravel, but i asked my brazilian friend, and he said that cloning cards is rare in brazil. Read More
Getting Cable/Internet in Sao Paulo by Billmond131
I need some help. I have been trying to get internet in my apartment and have run into I don't have enough credit on my CPF. I am new in town and am working on getting my work visa through my employer so I don't have an RNE as of yet. How do ...
"So don´t buy things on-line in Brazil. Ask for the boleto bancario where you pay it in a bank or at Lotericas in cash..." i think you're saying that i can avoid buying stuff online to avoid giving out my cpf. But even if i do ... Read More
Getting Cable/Internet in Sao Paulo by Billmond131
I need some help. I have been trying to get internet in my apartment and have run into I don't have enough credit on my CPF. I am new in town and am working on getting my work visa through my employer so I don't have an RNE as of yet. How do ...
the reason i don't give out my cpf even when there are discounts provided, is because a brazilian told me that if someone steals my cpf number, then they can open up credit cards or a bank account under my name and do identity theft. the more i ... Read More
FAAP school in Sao Paulo by misterinternational
Hi all, I'm strongly thinking about attending FAAP school in Sao Paulo for the whole year in 2019 for portuguese for foreigners classes. it's more expensive than other portuguese schools, but other portuguese schools will only teach you ...
to be honest, i don't think you can just learn portuguese by just coming to brazil and interacting with locals. i've been here for 3 weeks, and i don't feel like my portuguese has improved that much from everyday interaction. i think ... Read More
Getting Cable/Internet in Sao Paulo by Billmond131
I need some help. I have been trying to get internet in my apartment and have run into I don't have enough credit on my CPF. I am new in town and am working on getting my work visa through my employer so I don't have an RNE as of yet. How do ...
i notice that stores often ask you for your cpf when you buys things - like at the supermarket. also, some stores give you discounts if you give your cpf to them. i don't give out my cpf number for privacy concerns (i don't want anyone ... Read More
Getting Cable/Internet in Sao Paulo by Billmond131
I need some help. I have been trying to get internet in my apartment and have run into I don't have enough credit on my CPF. I am new in town and am working on getting my work visa through my employer so I don't have an RNE as of yet. How do ...
ttt. i'm just going to take over op's thread, since nobody has responded for 1.5 years. i'm in sao paulo now. i'm looking for apartments in sao paulo. some of them require me to get my own internet. what is the process for ... 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.
"Pay the fees and lug the whole lot to the estrangeiros branch of your Local Federal Police Get the home visit after about a month , just a quick check to see if your story is Legit and you have an actual address :cheers: " i read that ... Read More
getting authenticated copies of apostilled documents at the cartorio by misterinternational
hey, i'm in sao paulo now. i have an apostilled fbi background check and an apostilled birth certificate. if i get married in a few years, should these documents be sufficient to use to get permanent residency/citizenship? i thought i ...
"I wouldn't try to separate anything - that could invalidate the apostilles." oh, ok. it's a good thing that you said that before i did anything rash. i'll go to a copy center during the week with a flash drive and print out ... Read More
getting authenticated copies of apostilled documents at the cartorio by misterinternational
hey, i'm in sao paulo now. i have an apostilled fbi background check and an apostilled birth certificate. if i get married in a few years, should these documents be sufficient to use to get permanent residency/citizenship? i thought i ...
"I wouldn't try to separate the birth certificate and the apostille." why not? the birth certificate and apostille are stapled together, whereas the fbi background check and apostille are bolted together. thanks Read More
getting authenticated copies of apostilled documents at the cartorio by misterinternational
hey, i'm in sao paulo now. i have an apostilled fbi background check and an apostilled birth certificate. if i get married in a few years, should these documents be sufficient to use to get permanent residency/citizenship? i thought i ...
abthree, i have a few follow up questions: 1. i did scan the originals of my documents. i haven't printed them out, but i have the fbi background check and the apostille scanned. i also have the birth certificate scanned before i got the ... Read More
getting authenticated copies of apostilled documents at the cartorio
hey, i'm in sao paulo now. i have an apostilled fbi background check and an apostilled birth certificate. if i get married in a few years, should these documents be sufficient to use to get permanent residency/citizenship? i thought i ... 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 ...
"CPF is important for most basic services. It is not necessarily secret, for it is not very difficult for some virtual criminal to get the number. To do anything against you would require a lot of data, like the RG number." what's an ... Read More
What Banks Seem Favorable to North Americans by Alascana
Has anyone had good,bad,ugly experiences with banks here in Brazil. It would help to know which bank or banks have favorable lending practices and will work with USA banks on wire transfers...thanks in advance
it doesn't look like there are any costcos in sao paulo after checking the website, but i'll ask eventually when i call my credit card company Read More
What Banks Seem Favorable to North Americans by Alascana
Has anyone had good,bad,ugly experiences with banks here in Brazil. It would help to know which bank or banks have favorable lending practices and will work with USA banks on wire transfers...thanks in advance
"I only speak for my interactions on the financial front and document process, there is no "One Stop" shopping except maybe Walmart and Sam's Club and Costco and I find it hard to get a referral as to who may carry a item one ... 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 ...
Yes. I got a yellow fever shot already. I also got a typhoid, tetanus, and hepatitis a shot. The travel nurse said that that’s all I need for brazil. Do I need a rabies shot? “Questions 1&2 -- spare yourself some stress, and ... Read More
What Banks Seem Favorable to North Americans by Alascana
Has anyone had good,bad,ugly experiences with banks here in Brazil. It would help to know which bank or banks have favorable lending practices and will work with USA banks on wire transfers...thanks in advance
I agree with the last post. I went to citi and santander in the u.s. they both told me that if i opened a citi or santander account in america, the brazilian citi and santander banks will not be able to access my checking or savings accounts. I ... 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 have some more questions. So here they are: 1. i'm getting a 6 month visa. a lady at the consulate told me that once i enter brasil, the six month clock starts. my classes will end AFTER the 6 months ends. she said that i can talk to the ... 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 ...
Stevefunk, “Sao Paulo I told you dog Vila Madalena - what I got to spell it out for you” I know. I remember that you told me that. I’m going to go to brasil 2.5 weeks before school and look for an apartment. If I can’t ... Read More
how to find cheap flats for rent with no guarantor in sao paulo city ? by ashiqulhoque
i visited zapimoveis.com.br and found flats for rent at prices like R$700-1000 (seven hundred to one thousand).. the images show nice furnished apartments.. so, because i heard its very expensive to rent in sao paulo and not easy to get.. the ...
"No you won't. I would clear if there is possibility of getting a sublet." it seems like the "no you won't" is referring to my question of "if i find someone who already has an apartment, and i become their ... Read More
Health insurance by Lcarp1551
Do Doctors and hospitals accept Medicare insurance and Aon health insurance from USA
"short and simple no. You will have a hard time processing claims, getting reimbursed. Purchase local insurance after due dilligency." i'm having a hard time understanding your response. are you saying that i shouldn't sign up ... 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 ...
update: i got my student visa. thanks for everyone's help. it was a pain in the ass, but it was still easier than i thought it would be, thanks to everyone. i actually was thinking about moving to brazil in 2014, but discarded the idea when i ... 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 ...
Alascana: “I find it hard to believe someone applied for a Student Visa in Brazil and has done little to no Research.” i'm not sure why you thought that i did little to no research, but I have done a lot of research. I do ask a ... 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 ...
Sprealestatebroker: “Health Insurance. For quick go to places, Prevent Senior is opening up coverage to younger ones, and they do have their own hospital network. For State of Art Health Care you might be considering a coverage plan that ... 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 ...
Stevefunk, “Here this song will give you all the info about Brazilian life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw0uz88E2gI “ Steve, I don’t need to listen to that song to know about brazil. I watched tropa de elite. I know exactly ... 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 ...
Abthree, Thanks for all the detailed answers. It seems like the rfid blocking sleeves are not needed based on my ... 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 ...
Thanks for the responses. I've been very busy this last week. I haven't really gotten a chance to digest all the info, but i'll look into more when i get some free time and will give a proper response later. Thanks 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 ...
lol, stevefunk. ok. thanks btw, i got my yellow fever shot a few weeks ago per your suggestion. texanbrazil, i was accepted into a school in sao paulo. i have my acceptance letter. i haven't gotten my student visa yet. but i'll go to ... Read More
Health insurance by Lcarp1551
Do Doctors and hospitals accept Medicare insurance and Aon health insurance from USA
do you have any suggestions about what type of expat health insurance or travel health insurance or brazilian insurance to get? i assume that brazilian insurance might be hard to navigate, since i assume that it will all be in portuguese. i ... 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 ...
ok. thanks. i looked up the vivo turbo website. it seems like you can make unlimited calls to other vivo customers and you get 40 minutes of calls to non-vivo phones per week. how fast does the vivo turbo 1 gb of data per week get used up? i ... 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 ...
Stevefunk, I’m been thinking about your words. I have a couple of questions: 1. You mentioned, “ Just depends - getting harder with the crisis but people find Jobs - in São Paulo I can't stress this enough - you want to ... Read More
Health insurance by Lcarp1551
Do Doctors and hospitals accept Medicare insurance and Aon health insurance from USA
"I agree with keeping Medicare. I would look in the area where you will live as to private heath insurance. Unimed, Amil and such. It is reasonable and no waiting and waiting with SUS." are unimed and amil types of expat health ... Read More
questions about how student visas work? by misterinternational
hey, i have some questions about how student visas work: 1. is there a criteria for how long your student visa can be granted? 2. i notice that several portuguese schools in brazil claim that you have to be enrolled in classes for 15 hours a week ...
"Does the government monitor yours bank account? Yes." well if the brazilian government monitors my bank account, then it might be unwise to deposit any money if you're working illegally. "Also you have to file a FBAR with the ... 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 ...
if i use a vivo weekly plan, i will get a new phone number the first week. when i pay for the second and third week, do i keep the same phone number, or do i get a new number every week? and do you keep renewing every week at the store, or do you ... Read More
ton of questions about moving to brazil
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 ... Read More
questions about how student visas work? by misterinternational
hey, i have some questions about how student visas work: 1. is there a criteria for how long your student visa can be granted? 2. i notice that several portuguese schools in brazil claim that you have to be enrolled in classes for 15 hours a week ...
is it a good idea to have a bank account in brazil? if the money in my bank account in brazil hypothetically kept growing, then would the brazilian government realize that i am working illegally while on a student visa? is this a valid concern? ... Read More
questions about how student visas work? by misterinternational
hey, i have some questions about how student visas work: 1. is there a criteria for how long your student visa can be granted? 2. i notice that several portuguese schools in brazil claim that you have to be enrolled in classes for 15 hours a week ...
PUC doesn't facilitate you getting a student visa. they say that it's the student's job to get the visa. i assume that they just send you an acceptance letter. "Ask your school if they have banking arrangements for foreign ... Read More
how to find cheap flats for rent with no guarantor in sao paulo city ? by ashiqulhoque
i visited zapimoveis.com.br and found flats for rent at prices like R$700-1000 (seven hundred to one thousand).. the images show nice furnished apartments.. so, because i heard its very expensive to rent in sao paulo and not easy to get.. the ...
"No. It's all between you and the person who owns the apartment, or whose name is on the lease, if it's a rental." abthree, i don't understand. are you just saying that there are no hard and fast rules about whether you ... Read More
questions about how student visas work?
hey, i have some questions about how student visas work: 1. is there a criteria for how long your student visa can be granted? 2. i notice that several portuguese schools in brazil claim that you have to be enrolled in classes for 15 hours a week ... Read More
how to find cheap flats for rent with no guarantor in sao paulo city ? by ashiqulhoque
i visited zapimoveis.com.br and found flats for rent at prices like R$700-1000 (seven hundred to one thousand).. the images show nice furnished apartments.. so, because i heard its very expensive to rent in sao paulo and not easy to get.. the ...
tony, if i find someone who already has an apartment, and i become their roommate, will i need to get a guarantor/cosigner or pay renter's insurance? thanks Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
yes, thank you. i do plan on going to the brazilian consulate to get my visa. lilythesther mentioned: "For sure, my plan is to go to the PF, get them to do my prints, send it to an FBI channeler, then get it apostilled, then back here ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
do these background checks have to be apostilled? i am applying to a school in brazil, so i'm preparing to get a student visa, although the brazilian schools are taking a long time to get back to my emails. i got an fbi background check ... Read More
FAAP school in Sao Paulo
Hi all, I'm strongly thinking about attending FAAP school in Sao Paulo for the whole year in 2019 for portuguese for foreigners classes. it's more expensive than other portuguese schools, but other portuguese schools will only teach you ... Read More
Belo Horizonte questions by misterinternational
anyways, i have a few questions about belo horizonte: 1. I'm thinking about applying to school in Belo Horizonte. I do not drive. Do you think it's wise to move to Belo Horizonte without a car? 2. ...
"I checked with my husband on your locked door question, because before we were married, he rented rooms in São Paulo for a while. He assures me that locking your door when you're out is normal, and not viewed as ... 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 ...
i've got some follow up questions: 1. "Thailand being a great example, people just used to hop the border to Cambodia and pop back in but now they've cut it to like a one week land crossing limit when you come back by ... Read More
I need work... by Daniel Aguiar
Hey fellow expats, I've followed the suggestion that fellow expats gave me and checked out the jobs on this website... The problem is: I, the only jobs I qualify for are the teaching jobs and they are all in Sao Paulo. If there is anyone in ...
damn, i just realized that your post was from march. are all the english teaching jobs really in sao paulo? did you manage to find a job? Read More
I need work... by Daniel Aguiar
Hey fellow expats, I've followed the suggestion that fellow expats gave me and checked out the jobs on this website... The problem is: I, the only jobs I qualify for are the teaching jobs and they are all in Sao Paulo. If there is anyone in ...
i haven't been to brazil yet, but this website has some information about teaching english in belo horizonte: http://braziliangringo.com/teaching-english-brazil-cities/ Read More
Belo Horizonte questions by misterinternational
anyways, i have a few questions about belo horizonte: 1. I'm thinking about applying to school in Belo Horizonte. I do not drive. Do you think it's wise to move to Belo Horizonte without a car? 2. ...
so if i taught english, i would probably have to go outside of the central/downtown zone and into different bairros. so if i taught english, which commute (via public transportation) would be longer - in sao paulo or belo horizonte? it seems like ... Read More
Belo Horizonte questions by misterinternational
anyways, i have a few questions about belo horizonte: 1. I'm thinking about applying to school in Belo Horizonte. I do not drive. Do you think it's wise to move to Belo Horizonte without a car? 2. ...
few more questions: 8. is it true that it's almost impossible to get an apartment if you don't speak portuguese well? 9. in new york city, people often find someone who is already living in an apartment and then become their roommate. we ... Read More
Belo Horizonte questions by misterinternational
anyways, i have a few questions about belo horizonte: 1. I'm thinking about applying to school in Belo Horizonte. I do not drive. Do you think it's wise to move to Belo Horizonte without a car? 2. ...
one more question: 7. is ELS a legitimate language school? this is the website: http://www.elsbh.com/cursos/portuges-page/ the guy who runs the braziliangringo website said that he recommended this language school in belo horizonte, but i ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i currently make $62,000 us ...
beppi, "Better come with a Plan B." thanks, i appreciate when people explain things straight like this. can you give some examples of what are high-skilled, middle skilled, and low skilled jobs? where would a book store employee or a ... Read More
Belo Horizonte questions
anyways, i have a few questions about belo horizonte: 1. I'm thinking about applying to school in Belo Horizonte. I do not drive. Do you think it's wise to move to Belo Horizonte without a car? 2. ... 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. You keep asking variations of the same question, almost like trying to find the right words for the magic formula that will change "No" into "Yes". " well, that's not my intention. i'm just trying to ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i currently make $62,000 us ...
how easy is it to get a work permit for a manual labor job if you are from the U.S.? seems like it would be very challenging to get a job, since i could only visit for 30 days. thanks Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i currently make $62,000 us ...
"Between these two, it is more difficult, but still possible if there is a specific shortage of manpower for the job in question. Most of these get S-Pass." are you referring to the low-skilled jobs or the high-skilled jobs? Read More