chefjim
American looking for information about Brazil
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I found something interesting about Brazilian Tax by NewBrazil
If your diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma or worse. This could be a sore on your nose or body. Even if you had MOHS surgery to remove it. If you had cancer diagnosed . It states in Brazilian tax law your social security and possibly pension income ...
@NewBrazil Ola, New Brazil. I just read your recent comment on taxes in Brasil, and would like to know if this dispensation of taxes applies to foreigners also. Thanks for bringing it up!JC Read More
Visa 90-day limit? by chefjim
Ola Gente,I'm returning to Brasil shortly, and just received an email from the airlines telling me that if I have previously been in Brasil for close to 90 days, that I may not be permitted to enter again! Has there been a change in the law, or am ...
@CherylHi Cheryl!Thank you for your message. I am back in Brasil...without any problems! Upon arriving at the airport to leave, the person checking me in only asked for my Brasilian visa. When I questioned the reason for the email I received, I ... Read More
Visa 90-day limit?
Ola Gente,I'm returning to Brasil shortly, and just received an email from the airlines telling me that if I have previously been in Brasil for close to 90 days, that I may not be permitted to enter again! Has there been a change in the law, or am ... Read More
Income tax question by chefjim
Ola Gente,I'm in the process of applying for a VITEM XIV visa, and have been doing a lot of reading through this site for help. Can someone please tell me if I would be subject to Brasilian income tax on the profit after I sell my home in the US? ...
I thank you all for your answers to my question....especially Marcos! There is a lot to consider prior to any move like this, and I prefer to be forewarned and forearmed! Read More
Income tax question
Ola Gente,I'm in the process of applying for a VITEM XIV visa, and have been doing a lot of reading through this site for help. Can someone please tell me if I would be subject to Brasilian income tax on the profit after I sell my home in the US? ... Read More
Military retired by chefjim
Oi gente,I'm about to apply for a retirement visa for Brasil, and noticed that one of the requirements is to have health insurance. As a retired member of the US military, I am covered world-wide through TriCare. Please tell me if this coverage is ...
Ola AB3,Thank you for your comments! I also thank you for the constant help you have given to folks over the years. It is great to read your advice which helped so many people enjoy so much that Brasil has to offer.Jim Read More
Military retired
Oi gente,I'm about to apply for a retirement visa for Brasil, and noticed that one of the requirements is to have health insurance. As a retired member of the US military, I am covered world-wide through TriCare. Please tell me if this coverage is ... Read More
New members of the Paraguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Paraguay 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 ...
Hi,I'm coming back to Asuncion for the second time after a short...but great....visit there several months back. This time I'm hoping to check out the possibility of retiring there in the future. I'm retired military, recently living with my son ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Oi Eric,Please tell me what you do with those several hours that Copa makes you wait in Panama! I've flown there in the past, and did not like that lounge they over-charge you to stay in.....little or no snacks for one thing. Of course I'd love to ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Oi Eric and JC!Thank you both for your comments! I've finally got my new tourist visa, and will be heading back to POA shortly. I just found out some interesting info, and would like to pass it on to any and all retired military members coming to ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Oi, JR! Great sit-rep! Thank you so much for the feedback on TriCare! I really appreciate your suggestions on making their site more user friendly! (I'm still waiting for an answer to my last submission which is way over 30 days!) Muito ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ... Read More
Sending a package to Porto Alegre by chefjim
Oi gente,I need some advice. How can I send a package weighing around 10 kilos from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre? Can I, as a foreigner without a CPF, use the post office? Or, what about by bus or by shipping companies? Thanks for your suggestions! ...
Thank you for your response! It looks like I just might have to take a chance....and also insure my package! Read More
Sending a package to Porto Alegre
Oi gente,I need some advice. How can I send a package weighing around 10 kilos from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre? Can I, as a foreigner without a CPF, use the post office? Or, what about by bus or by shipping companies? Thanks for your suggestions! ... Read More
Flooding in POA by chefjim
Oi gente,I'm currently waiting for an answer from Air Canada concerning my upcoming flight to Porto Alegre at the end of May. I did see that the airport is still closed, and might be closed until the end of May. Air Canada informed me that they ...
Ola gente,Thank you all...Peter, Mike, and SSB....for your comments and advice. I'm finally getting more reports in from the area, and it doesn't look like I'll be going back soon. My flight to POA was moved from next week to 30 May, with an ... Read More
Flooding in POA
Oi gente,I'm currently waiting for an answer from Air Canada concerning my upcoming flight to Porto Alegre at the end of May. I did see that the airport is still closed, and might be closed until the end of May. Air Canada informed me that they ... Read More
Living in Curtiba by john8670
If you currently live in, have lived in or visited Curtiba, Parana what was your experience like?
Hi John,fI have visited Curitiba many times over the past 20 years, staying there from a few weeks to three months at a time. I too love the place. As Roy said, it is a wonderful city. The public market is a wonder....especially on Saturdays, ... Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
@abthree,Thank your for your response! I checked my passport, and found that I am still under the 180-day limit. I look forward to my return! Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
In several posts I've read, it seems to say that all time calculated in Brasil is based on passport entries, right? I have just received my new US passport, and will be returning to Brasil shortly (before 10 April!). Will my previous entries to ... Read More
Rambling thoughts after 6 months away from Rio by GuestPoster376
This might be a bit of a long post, so, I’ll try to organize it as best as I can. Been away from Brasil for 6 months, and just came back Friday from a 6 week trip there getting prepped for the final move in August. Thought it might be ...
Oi Gasparzinho,Thanks for a great post! But, I'd have added another item to laud about Brasil....its people! Maybe it's me....grey-hair, over 80....but I remember one of my earliest flights from GRU to POA. My flight was a little late, and I had ... Read More
Hot Money & BRL by alan279
Is a hot money strategy viable today with the BRL? Asking for a friend.
Oi Alan,"Hot money strategy"? I think that I missed some previous posts. What is it? Read More
Which airline is better? by Canforbra
Air Canada or United?Talking premium economy or premium plus.
Ola Canforbra,Parabens on your upcoming trip to Brasil! Just by chance, how long did it take for you to get a new visa? I normally head to Brasil in late-February....mainly to head to Caxias do Sul for the Festa da Uva! This year I'm still ... Read More
Which airline is better? by Canforbra
Air Canada or United?Talking premium economy or premium plus.
Being retired, I always look for the cheapest trip from Denver to Porto Alegre, and have been flying Air Canada for a few years now. Lately, however, I noticed that AC has made it difficult to find this fare on-line...and is usually quite expensive ... Read More
Considering Moving to Brazil in My 80s
Oi gente,I've been on this site now for a few years, and, truthfully, have participated very much....even though I enjoy reading many of the posts. Now, I have a problem/question, and would appreciate any responses and suggestions. I'm in ... Read More
Biting flies in Rio by timhoffnagle
I have visited my girlfriend's family on the outskirts of Rio twice. And both times I got some insect bites on my feet and legs that were the worst that I have ever had. I have visited and lived in many places in the world and have been bitten by ...
Hi Tim,Your problem sounds like something I had to deal with while stationed in Panama. I'd got bites like that on my feet while walking barefoot in the grass one day. My feet swelled to the point that I could not put my boots on! I ended up ... Read More
Azul flights by ltoby955
Hi all, I booked a flight with azul and as yet not received a booking confirmation although the money has left my account. Is there generally a delay in sending confirmations.
Hi Itoby, Just by chance, did your ticket cost a LOT more than you had expected? I read over a week ago that Azul was going to increase their fares by 74%.....around 20 October. I was wondering if this increase has already gone into effect. Read More
COVID Injections - Entry Requirement by GringoBrazil9191
Does anybody know if Brazil plans on following other countries by dropping all covid vaccine entry requirements and if so when? Very few countries (if any) in Europe require people to test or indeed be "vaccinated" in order to enter.
Oi, Gringo,I'll be flying down to Brasil in a few days, and received this info from my airlines:Who can enter Brazil?Currently, Brazil allows entry to fully vaccinated foreign travelers holding a valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate.Unvaccinated ... Read More
Covid Test Requirements by boombop4477
I am a American citizen planning to visit Brazil soon as a tourist,what type of covid test is currently required?I am fully vaccinated.
Ola ABthree! Thank you for the update! Flying down was easier than I thought! Many of the negative comments I read on the net now seem to be uncalled for. I'm already planning my next trip!!! Read More
Covid Test Requirements by boombop4477
I am a American citizen planning to visit Brazil soon as a tourist,what type of covid test is currently required?I am fully vaccinated.
Oi gente, I'm finally back in POA after being away for more than a year! Thankfully things have really opened up here....including flying internationally. It is a little confusing, however, concerning the need for a COVID test before ... Read More
covid19 PCR tests in São Paulo? by brasilienfreund20
Hi everyone, has anyone get tested in São Paulo? If so, can you share your experience? I wonder if getting tested at a public hospital (I have SUS document), they will give me some kind of document in English in order to travel back home? Or ...
In preparation for my upcoming trip to Porto Alegre, I wondered about Covid testing down there and received some answers from the consulate, as well as friends living there. The consulate said that one local lab was testing for R$350, with results ... Read More
Coming back to Brasil
Oi gente, I would like some help on making a decision on returning to Brasil, where I have been going to now every year for over 20 years. I am nearly 80, but still able to walk around, and travel without the aid of others. Moreover, I truly ... Read More
Street Crime in Brazil and Expats by abthree
I was the target of a street crime yesterday, just a minor chain grab, mostly unsuccessful and no injuries, but it made me think to remind myself and others of something that we probably all forget too often. I'm deeply integrated into this ...
Oi Abthree, Also sorry to hear about that attack, but happy you were able to avoid it! When I was a soldier, we used to talk constantly about "situational awareness"....if something didn't look right, watch out! I learned this ... Read More
US Citizens keep up to date by Texanbrazil
US Embassy's are asking all to enroll in the STEP program: MESSAGE FOR U.S. Citizens: Enroll in STEP March 29, 2020 Smart Traveler Enrollment Program https://step.state.gov/step/ For the last few weeks (years for me) STEP has bee giving ...
Hey Alascana, you're not alone! I tried also, but could not do it! I'm not sure why. Off this subject.....does anyone know where i can pick up a book or two in English, especially by Clive Cussler, or someone similar? I'm in the ... Read More
Hospitals in Porto Alegre by chefjim
Hi, My name is James, and it looks like I'll be here in Porto Alegre for a few weeks yet, living alone in an AirBnB apartment. Due to my age (77), it looks like I'm in a precarious position, and likely to become severely affected by this ...
Hi AB3! Got it! Thank you so much for your tip! I'm sure that it will go a long way in helping me adjust to my current situation. I appreciate your kindness in sharing! Jim Read More
Hospitals in Porto Alegre by chefjim
Hi, My name is James, and it looks like I'll be here in Porto Alegre for a few weeks yet, living alone in an AirBnB apartment. Due to my age (77), it looks like I'm in a precarious position, and likely to become severely affected by this ...
Hi Tex! Semper Fi! I once called the folks who administer TRI Care for overseas people, and was told that they have a large bi-lingual staff on hand that will accept any medical stuff from south-of-the-border in either Spanish or Portuguese! (At ... Read More
Hospitals in Porto Alegre by chefjim
Hi, My name is James, and it looks like I'll be here in Porto Alegre for a few weeks yet, living alone in an AirBnB apartment. Due to my age (77), it looks like I'm in a precarious position, and likely to become severely affected by this ...
Hi AB3, Thanks for you message. I did find that site on Google Play.....but, I could NOT download it! It did not give me the option to do so! I'm not sure what I did, but, all I could find was stuff from the US. (Not much help here in ... Read More
Hospitals in Porto Alegre by chefjim
Hi, My name is James, and it looks like I'll be here in Porto Alegre for a few weeks yet, living alone in an AirBnB apartment. Due to my age (77), it looks like I'm in a precarious position, and likely to become severely affected by this ...
Hi TB, I do have TRI Care from the military, and it should take care of me down here if needed. But, i found a place to stay, and will "hunker down" for the next month or so. Right now i am planning on return to the US in May. Read More
Hospitals in Porto Alegre
Hi, My name is James, and it looks like I'll be here in Porto Alegre for a few weeks yet, living alone in an AirBnB apartment. Due to my age (77), it looks like I'm in a precarious position, and likely to become severely affected by this ... Read More