chefjim
American looking for information about Brazil
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Speaks spanish, some portuguese
Registration: 23 March 2020
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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