Drjmagic
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Canadian
Lives in São Paulo
Speaks English, German, Thai (learning), Portuguese (learning), Spanish (learning)
Registration: 10 April 2020
use of international credit cards in Brazil by maavilu
Hello friends. When i was in Brazil in 2023 i use both my debit and credit cards (international) in Brazil and worked without no issue. When i came back to Brazil in January 2024 no one of this cards work at all in any POS machines across all Brazil ...
Clearly you must be a money laundering ne'er-do-well and they are on to you! Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
Parabéns Read More
use of international credit cards in Brazil by maavilu
Hello friends. When i was in Brazil in 2023 i use both my debit and credit cards (international) in Brazil and worked without no issue. When i came back to Brazil in January 2024 no one of this cards work at all in any POS machines across all Brazil ...
HiI almost ALWAYS use my BMO (issued in Canada) credit card with minimal problems. And there is NO mark up or foreign exchange fee as long as I pay in Brazilian ReisBut weid things happen.1) Tap doesnt work but chip + pin does work2) Chip + pin ... Read More
How to renew your passport in Brazil by NewBrazil
I have a permanent Resident in Brazil. I don’t plan to go back to the USA anytime soon. In the future I will need to renew my passport. How and where do you do this and the process. Thanks for anyone help
Hi,I renewed my Canadian passport in Sao Paulo 2 years ago and it was quick (2 weeks) and the same cost as renewing in Canada.Pete Read More
Uruguaiana and Artiga by Drjmagic
Hi,A small interest in geology and a big interest in learning more about Brazil has me thinking about going to Uruguaiana and then visiting Atiga in Uruguay. I can't find much info about either place or the surrounding area in general.Does anyone ...
Thanks, sprealestatebroker. Any suggestions on how to make the most of our time there and how to connect with the "gaucho culture"??I'll post an update after I return.Pete Read More
Uruguaiana and Artiga
Hi,A small interest in geology and a big interest in learning more about Brazil has me thinking about going to Uruguaiana and then visiting Atiga in Uruguay. I can't find much info about either place or the surrounding area in general.Does anyone ... 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 ...
Is the cut off date the 1st (or maybe last) day of the month for 180 days or is it based on a folling 365 days?After spending 180 days in Brazil, could I return to Brazil 185 days later regardless of which day in the month I left? Read More
Visa requirements postponed again by Drjmagic
Hi, The Brazilian government has again postponed the visa requirements for Canadians and others (I think).I guess GlobalVFS couldn't get their act together (someone told me that VFS stands for "vai foder se", what ever that means).I had a visa ...
Thankfully the visa requirement was delayed, because while I was in the departure gate waiting to board my flight, my e-visa came in via email. Had the requirement been in place, I wouldn't have been allowed to check in and the visa would have come ... Read More
Uber experience in Brazil by GuestPoster9310
I've been using Uber quite a lot since I moved to Brazil. Lately, I've noticed many drivers accepting a ride, waiting for a couple of minutes, and then cancelling. Do you think this is because they are using multiple apps and a more convenient ride ...
If Uber drivers are "gaming the system", good on them. The price I pay for Uber rides are embarrassingly cheap. And the driver only gets a percentage of what I pay. They must be pretty financially desperate.I've use Uber a lot in Brazil, and I've ... Read More
Visa requirements postponed again by Drjmagic
Hi, The Brazilian government has again postponed the visa requirements for Canadians and others (I think).I guess GlobalVFS couldn't get their act together (someone told me that VFS stands for "vai foder se", what ever that means).I had a visa ...
GlobalVFS us an international company that handles Visa applications for many countries. Tourist Visas for Brazil are not issued directly from the embassies as far as I can tell.It is impossible to get anyone on the phone. I tried emailing but no ... Read More
Visa requirements postponed again
Hi, The Brazilian government has again postponed the visa requirements for Canadians and others (I think).I guess GlobalVFS couldn't get their act together (someone told me that VFS stands for "vai foder se", what ever that means).I had a visa ... Read More
Volunteering Opportunities by Pablo888
I have looked at the classified and did a "volunteer" or "volunteering" search and I got 0 results.Although retirement is about doing nothing, I will grow crazy if I keep doing nothing for a while. Are there volunteering opportunities that expats ...
Peter Iteramaca, you didn't say in which city you operate Read More
Volunteering Opportunities by Pablo888
I have looked at the classified and did a "volunteer" or "volunteering" search and I got 0 results.Although retirement is about doing nothing, I will grow crazy if I keep doing nothing for a while. Are there volunteering opportunities that expats ...
Is volunteering legal under a tourist visa? Read More
Uber in Brazil by Anekas
Hi,I have been overcharged by Uber approximately 1 month ago. Uber costumer service keeps telling me that they will refund me but they have not done it yet. I have been waiting for the refund for more than 1 month. It has been really fustrating.Can ...
If the over-charge is less than R100, you need to consider what your time is worth.Also, if the money went to the driver, do you really want to claw back a few bucks from someone who is probably just scraping by?My 2 cents (and in Canada 2 cents ... Read More
Cost of living in Brazil 2023 by Pablo888
Not sure whether there is thread on this as there should be a lot to say about that...For expats who are deciding to move, there are several considerations:Rent vs buyExpensesIncome and how to treat thoseWhat to keep in reserve for emergenciesAnd ...
Hey Expat5000,You mention that "My middle class Sao Pualo girlfirend agrees 100% with everything I say . . ." What do your other girlfriends say? Read More
Cost of retirement visa by Drjmagic
Hi,Can someone please confirm what the minimum required monthly pension amount is for a retirement visa in Brazil. The government website (Aug/22) says 6,ooo reais per month, but other sites say $2,000 (I assume USD).THANKSPete
Hi,Firstly a quick thanks to everyone who replied to my query. I really appreciate people - strangers - taking the time to try and assist me. The fact that there are so many differing opinions makes me feel like I am NOT a complete idiot . . . well, ... Read More
Cost of retirement visa
Hi,Can someone please confirm what the minimum required monthly pension amount is for a retirement visa in Brazil. The government website (Aug/22) says 6,ooo reais per month, but other sites say $2,000 (I assume USD).THANKSPete Read More
Home schooling post-COVID by Drjmagic
Hi,5Has there been any change to the acceptance and/or legality of home schooling? I would like my girlfriend and her teenaged daughter to live in Canada for 6 months, but we don't want the daughter to be held back when she returns to BrazilI'm ...
@abthree thanks for the suggestion. Pete Read More
Home schooling post-COVID
Hi,5Has there been any change to the acceptance and/or legality of home schooling? I would like my girlfriend and her teenaged daughter to live in Canada for 6 months, but we don't want the daughter to be held back when she returns to BrazilI'm ... Read More
Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries by abthree
*ETA* 08/30/23 Per an update on the Consulate General of Brazil website on 08/26/23, the implementation date for this change has been postponed to January 10, 2024.03/24/23 The following notice began to be posted on the websites of Brazilian ...
I'm a Canadian and I don't want to pay for visa, but if my government won't grant free visas to Brazilians, why should Brazil give me a free visa? Read More
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park by Drjmagic
hiWe are thinking of taking a trip to Barreirinhas and Lençóis Maranhenses National Park during Carnival this year (2023). We live in Sao Paulo so this is a long journey. I have been getting conflicting reports as to whether ...
@Inubia Thanks for the info Read More
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
hiWe are thinking of taking a trip to Barreirinhas and Lençóis Maranhenses National Park during Carnival this year (2023). We live in Sao Paulo so this is a long journey. I have been getting conflicting reports as to whether ... Read More
Thoughts on UBER (Brazil) by Kurterino
Yesterday I had to take a taxi, and called an Uber. All in all, I did about 90 km, for a total price of just about 150 Reais. They were small and economic cars, I guess they would use about 7 liters per 100km, which comes to almost 50 Reais in fuel ...
Super interesting , Abthree. Funny how complicated some simple things can actually be Read More
Thoughts on UBER (Brazil) by Kurterino
Yesterday I had to take a taxi, and called an Uber. All in all, I did about 90 km, for a total price of just about 150 Reais. They were small and economic cars, I guess they would use about 7 liters per 100km, which comes to almost 50 Reais in fuel ...
Super interesting , Abthree. Funny how complicated some simple things can actually be Read More
Thoughts on UBER (Brazil) by Kurterino
Yesterday I had to take a taxi, and called an Uber. All in all, I did about 90 km, for a total price of just about 150 Reais. They were small and economic cars, I guess they would use about 7 liters per 100km, which comes to almost 50 Reais in fuel ...
Clearly I didn't explain myself well. I was NOT referring to anything "Global North". In my opinion, "Global North" has much to learn from Brazil. I am referring to the practice of sharing my abundance with people who are ... Read More
Thoughts on UBER (Brazil) by Kurterino
Yesterday I had to take a taxi, and called an Uber. All in all, I did about 90 km, for a total price of just about 150 Reais. They were small and economic cars, I guess they would use about 7 liters per 100km, which comes to almost 50 Reais in fuel ...
So . . . I think you are saying we can all take part in helping a positive (generously sharing) evolution in Brazilian culture. I hate when my "tip" is automatically added to my restaurant bill. This prevents me from making a choice to ... Read More
Thoughts on UBER (Brazil) by Kurterino
Yesterday I had to take a taxi, and called an Uber. All in all, I did about 90 km, for a total price of just about 150 Reais. They were small and economic cars, I guess they would use about 7 liters per 100km, which comes to almost 50 Reais in fuel ...
I think English Penguin hss the answer. We all recognize that Uber drivers are making a pittance. Yes, they "choose" to drive for Uber, but maybe it is their only choice, not necessarily a good choice. Unless you have a bad experience ... Read More
Canadian income tax when working remotely in Brazil by some_guy_from_ontario
Hi all, I'm in a weird situation and I don't know what is the best course of action. I would really appreciate some advice. I'm a dual citizen (Brazil + Canada), employed by a Canadian company and normally I work remotely in Canada. I ...
I remember doing my daughter's taxes for her and proudly announcing she only had to pay about $100 ini income tax. I later had a tax specialist go over the return, and she ended up getting a $400 refund. There are so many things an expert knows ... Read More
Registering a foreign marriage in Brazil by ezriderandre
I am an American citizen, and I plan to marry a Brazilian citizen. The wedding will take place in the USA or a Caribbean island. We will reside in the USA and only visit Brazil for short periods of time. My fiancé will eventually apply for U.S. ...
Unfortunately, l and I look the same on this site. AI = Artificial Intelligence. Maybe I should have posted "A.I." Read More
Registering a foreign marriage in Brazil by ezriderandre
I am an American citizen, and I plan to marry a Brazilian citizen. The wedding will take place in the USA or a Caribbean island. We will reside in the USA and only visit Brazil for short periods of time. My fiancé will eventually apply for U.S. ...
abthree how did you develop your expertise on the subject matter?From following this website for the last couple of years, it seems that Abthree is an expert on almost everything Brazilian. In fact I'm pretty sure that she doesn't even ... 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.
Just got this from Swiss Air (our carrier): Dear Passenger All passengers travelling to Brazil must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and present a medical certificate with a negative RT-PCR test result, taken within 72 hours or Antigen test ... 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.
Hi Sorry to be asking the same question that has been answered several times, but we are returning to Brazil from Argentina by air on Wednesday (at least we HOPE to be returning on Wednesday) but the regulations change rapidly, and I want to be ... Read More
I have questions about the vaccines
. . . I'm on the fence about mixing. But that's my own sole opinion with no backing proof that it does anything different or not lolI'm wondering is mixing vaccines might be better as one or the other might be more effective against ... Read More
I have questions about the vaccines
If your interested in a medication that has science backing studies . . ..Is it possible to give references to "science backing studies"? The info Abthree gave are certainly scientifically thorough. 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.
". . . The Brazilian government will require five days of quarantine for travelers who come to the country and cannot prove that they have taken a vaccine against Covid . . . " I wonder what they will accept as "proof" of ... 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.
". . . The Brazilian government will require five days of quarantine for travelers who come to the country and cannot prove that they have taken a vaccine against Covid . . . " I wonder what they will accept as "proof" of ... Read More
Extending tourist staying from 90 to 180 days - many doubts here by mexicansummer
Hi everyone, I'm Mexican. My girlfriend is Brazilian so I decided to spend some months here to be with her. I bought my plane tickets to stay here for 86 days, I have been here for almost two weeks and I really feel in love with Brazil. As it ...
Being deported is not a minor consequenceWell . . . Then it seems to me that the wisest thing to do is comply 100% with the laws and regulations of the land. No fine. No deportation. No problem. 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.
My antigen test cost $40 CAN (~$31USD), at a pharmacy. I think lots of airports have testing services. 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.
Hi, I returned to Brazil from Canada (via the USA) last Wednesday, and an antigen test (much cheaper than PCR) taken less than 24 from the TIME OF INITIAL DEPARTURE was acceptable. When I arrived the test results were about 35 hours old but that ... 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.
I guess this will apply to flights transiting through the USA. Correct???? Read More
Extending tourist staying from 90 to 180 days - many doubts here by mexicansummer
Hi everyone, I'm Mexican. My girlfriend is Brazilian so I decided to spend some months here to be with her. I bought my plane tickets to stay here for 86 days, I have been here for almost two weeks and I really feel in love with Brazil. As it ...
When I (very happily) returned to Sao Paulo on Thursday, the immigration agent's last words were, "If you want to stay longer just go to the police at the airport. " What a delightful surprise. But I'm not sure when exactly she was ... Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Not sure what Alascana is ranting about, but this site is AWESOME. I am especially impressed by the well thought out, informative, and patient replies. Thanks to everyone on this online community. Pete Read More
Travel Insurance for Brazilian Partner to travel to UK by DavidPH
I am a UK citizen with a Brazilian partner planning to visit me in the UK for just under 90 days this summer. Finding travel insurance for her has so far been perplexing, and the costs seem much greater than my UK travel insurance costs when ...
I used Heymondo and was super happy. I had an accident requiring medical attention and physiotherapy and they were awesome. Read More
Canadians in Brazil to USA???? by Drjmagic
Hi, Is it possible for a Canadian (me) to land in the USA from Brazil. I'd like to fly to Washington State and then cross into Canada by land. Will I be allowed out of the airport? I am thinking the answer is "no", but there are so ...
It seems that the bottom line is: GET VACCINATED (if and when you can) and have proof of you vaccination status Read More
Overstayed Tourist Visa - Fees during Pandemic 2020 airport Closed by blake5377
Hi everybody! So I haven't been back to brazil since last year in 2020 during the Pandemic closures. I was suppose to go to brazil for what was 2 weeks during the last days of Feb to mid March. When the pandemic hit and the country and airport ...
Thanks everyone . . . . . . I'm screwed i guess.Well, look at it this way: at least you didn't step on a landmine. Read More
Canadians in Brazil to USA???? by Drjmagic
Hi, Is it possible for a Canadian (me) to land in the USA from Brazil. I'd like to fly to Washington State and then cross into Canada by land. Will I be allowed out of the airport? I am thinking the answer is "no", but there are so ...
Hi Raptor, I'm texting from my comfy sofa in northern BC. We are just coming out of a brutal 5 day heat wave that broke records all over BC with one town reaching 49⁰C. BRUTAL! My odyssey home felt like I was trapped in the Twilight ... Read More
Overstaying visa: any Covid extensions in effect? by emerald788
Hello, my 180 days is nearly up. I'm due to fly to Lisbon, but Portugal has a ban on people coming from Brazil. So do most countries. If I overstay my visa, will I be fined, and how much per day?
Wait, is that how you got to stay in Brazil? Marrying into the PF? I should try that. Watch out ladies!Let me know how that works out for you, Emerald. You might be on to something . . . Read More
Overstaying visa: any Covid extensions in effect? by emerald788
Hello, my 180 days is nearly up. I'm due to fly to Lisbon, but Portugal has a ban on people coming from Brazil. So do most countries. If I overstay my visa, will I be fined, and how much per day?
There are lots of Mexican alternatives to Mexico City. My odyssey home requires a 14 day layover somewhere post Brazil. I decided on a 2 week diving holiday in Cozumel. Not super cheap, but a great excuse to splurge in something I've wanted to ... Read More
Fishing license??
We are going on a boat charter at Paraty. Do I need a fishing license to throw a line in and try my luck. Pete Read More
Shipping personal stuff to Canada?
Hi, As this saga of trying to get back homes continues to twist and turn (now I know how Dorothy felt), I am thinking of going to wherever I can and transform a lot of frustrations into an adventure. To simplify things, though, I'd want to ... Read More
Penalties for "stranded" visitors???
hi, I am Canadian on an extended tourist visa (90 days + 90 days). My extended visa expires May 24. Air Canada has just cancelled my flight back to Canada for the 3rd (4th?) time. When I called Air Canada to rebook AGAIN, I was told that the ... Read More
starting a business in Brazil by Reeju
Hi, I am an Indian, i am planning to start a business in Brazil, what may be the minimum investment for that?
Does buying one or 2 rental units for more than R$500,000 meet this requirement? Read More
how to get CoronaVac? by emerald788
What is the process for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Sao Paulo? CoronaVac/Sinovac/Astra-Zeneca or whatever you want to call it. I read an article that said millions of doses had already been delivered via Guarulhos. So what's the ...
COVID is everywhere. While there is, I suppose, an element of luck involved, Abthree's advise earlier in this thread should guide the lives of anyone wanting to avoid COVID infection: "Remember that, as long as you observe good ... Read More
how to get CoronaVac? by emerald788
What is the process for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Sao Paulo? CoronaVac/Sinovac/Astra-Zeneca or whatever you want to call it. I read an article that said millions of doses had already been delivered via Guarulhos. So what's the ...
". . . so I see little point in remaining in Brazil. I want to go somewhere where life is normal." Please let us know where in the world life is NORMAL ???????? Read More
Advice from Canadians by Drjmagic
hi, With all the COVID craziness going on in Canada, I'm starting to consider making Brazila more permanent home. There have been lots of posts from Americans and issues/suggestions involving Brazillian consulates in the US. I am wondering ...
It sounds like they've picked up the pace a little re: vaccinations in Canada. April 17 is the expiry date of JT's extortionate quarentine hotel requirement. Whether it will be extended or scrapped is the first important unknown. Read More
Advice from Canadians by Drjmagic
hi, With all the COVID craziness going on in Canada, I'm starting to consider making Brazila more permanent home. There have been lots of posts from Americans and issues/suggestions involving Brazillian consulates in the US. I am wondering ...
Hi, I haven't found out anything yet. Like many, I'm hunkered down waiting for the universe to unfold. I'm HOPING that the vaccine will help provide a bit of a clearer picture of what to expect in the future. My flight to Canada in ... 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 ...
Thanks. This is IMPORTANT information. I think Canada requires the PCR test. Some Canadians have tried to return to Canada with the other test and were fined ! Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
In Sao Paulo I just walked into the Lapa Federal Police Station (3rd floor) with all my paperwork and got my extension in about 15 minutes. Read More
Advice from Canadians
hi, With all the COVID craziness going on in Canada, I'm starting to consider making Brazila more permanent home. There have been lots of posts from Americans and issues/suggestions involving Brazillian consulates in the US. I am wondering ... Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Maybe that's the reason you can only apply within 2 weeks of the original visa expiring Read More
Extending 90-day Visa by emerald788
Hi all, I'm an Irish passport holder here on a 90-day tourist visa. The 90 days ends in one month. I want to extend my stay another 90 days. I'm in Sao Paulo, and I know I need to go to the Policia Federal at Guarulhos airport. But how ...
Hi, Sorry if I wasn't clear. I arrived at the end of November and am staying until the end of May --> 180 days total. I thought about asking for an extension until the end of June which would be 180 days in 2021, but my girlfriend advised ... Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
I definitely need the exercise! :-) Read More
Extension of a tourist visa by paulthepom
Hi I have a 90 day tourist visa and I need some advice with regards to getting a visa extension please Cheers Paul
Hi, I am Canadian and I got a 90 day extension on my tourist visa in SP (Lapa Station) on Thursday. The only problem I had was lugging my sorry butt up 3 flights of stairs! Pete Read More
Extending 90-day Visa by emerald788
Hi all, I'm an Irish passport holder here on a 90-day tourist visa. The 90 days ends in one month. I want to extend my stay another 90 days. I'm in Sao Paulo, and I know I need to go to the Policia Federal at Guarulhos airport. But how ...
Hi, Today (Thursday) I went to the Lapa station to extend my 90 day visa. Outside there were dozens (more than 50) people in a line baking in the hot noon sun. Fortunately I asked one of the guards where to go to extend my visa and he ushered me ... Read More
Uniao estavel OR marriage? 2021 by SameDame
Hello guys, I am getting married to my girlfriend in Brazil while I am on a tourist visa. I want to know which is the easier way to get residence permit: is it uniao estavel or marriage? I saw in other threads that applying on residence permit ...
SameDame, Please chill! Inubia is just giving cautionary info. I read his reply to say "Make sure you have all your documentation in order so it doesn't LOOK like a marriage if convenience." My experience with this site is thst ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Hi Yesterday it was -31C in my hometown (Hazelton BC) , so being "stranded" in Brazil is not a great hardship for me. :-) I rebooked my flight to Canada May 5 and the Air Canada agent assisting me was very pleasant and ... Read More
student visa - accepted schools by Drjmagic
hi, A quick question about requirements for obtaining a student visa. If I registered in a private high school as an adult full time student (not sure if this is possible, but I have a friend who owns a private school), would this meet the ...
Ok, thanks for the perspective. Pete Read More
student visa - accepted schools by Drjmagic
hi, A quick question about requirements for obtaining a student visa. If I registered in a private high school as an adult full time student (not sure if this is possible, but I have a friend who owns a private school), would this meet the ...
Well . . . with the help of my girlfriend and my online/youtube/Duolingo courses, I have been making reasonable progress with my language acquisition. My thought is to sit in on regular classes (sciences, history, geography,etc.,) and my ... Read More
student visa - accepted schools
hi, A quick question about requirements for obtaining a student visa. If I registered in a private high school as an adult full time student (not sure if this is possible, but I have a friend who owns a private school), would this meet the ... Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Thank you for passing on this info. Read More
Canadian Expats by Waljah
Hey there fellow Canucks, just a quick msssage that any Canadian expats that have not registered with the Canadians Abroad program, I would strongly suggest that you do.. During this global pandemic every country around the globe is implementing ...
Hi, I'm wondering what other Canadians think about the mandatory hotel quarantine. It seems to me that our government is saying it doesn't trust us to quarantine at home and so is keeping us in detention, at an inflated cost to us, for 3 ... Read More
Extending 90-day Visa by emerald788
Hi all, I'm an Irish passport holder here on a 90-day tourist visa. The 90 days ends in one month. I want to extend my stay another 90 days. I'm in Sao Paulo, and I know I need to go to the Policia Federal at Guarulhos airport. But how ...
Hi, I am Canadian in Sao Paulo and am in the same position as you. I went last week to extend my 90 days. A couple of points: 1) We (gf and I) went to the main Federal Police office NOT the airport because she is worried that the airport agents ... Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
oh thanks abthree for clarifying. Indeed, as a German, I can't apply for an extension. I am assuming that as a Canadian I CAN get a 90 day extension. When I went to the PF in Sao Paulo, the agent looked at my passport and typed something into ... Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
Just got back from Federal Police. We had the documents needed but were told we could only apply 15 days or less before my visa expires. Documents needed: 1) form 270 (download from web) 2) clear copy of passport including entry stamp 3) copy of ... Read More
Tourist visa extension by Drjmagic
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ...
I'm applying for an extension tomorrow (Tuesday) so I'll post what I find out later in the evening Read More
Advice about currency exchange by Kurterino
I will be arriving (hopefully) in Salvador next Thursday, what’s the best (easiest) way to change money? Will I be able to easily change € on arrival, or during the stop over in Sao Paolo? Or is it better to have $? And how’s the ...
Your bank might charge you a "foreign transaction fee". It depends on credit card holder agreement between you & the bank.I was expecting a foreign transaction fee, but I haven't been charged any. Even if I was, it would only be a ... Read More
Advice about currency exchange by Kurterino
I will be arriving (hopefully) in Salvador next Thursday, what’s the best (easiest) way to change money? Will I be able to easily change € on arrival, or during the stop over in Sao Paolo? Or is it better to have $? And how’s the ...
it seems I like to use "seem" a lot. (Blush) Read More
Advice about currency exchange by Kurterino
I will be arriving (hopefully) in Salvador next Thursday, what’s the best (easiest) way to change money? Will I be able to easily change € on arrival, or during the stop over in Sao Paolo? Or is it better to have $? And how’s the ...
Hi, I'm fairly new to this wonderful country. I recently ran out of Reals (cash). I discovered that even the fruit vendors at the steet market take Credit Cards. It seemed funny to pull out my Mastercard for $6R worth of puneapple, but the ... Read More
Tourist visa extension
Hi everyone, I think I've seen this topic before but I couldnt find anything in the archives. Maybe, with COVID craziness, there are new regulations or requirements. A couple of questions: 1) I read that I need to prove that I have sufficient ... Read More
SAO PAULO help finding stuff
Hi A bit of a trivial post, but I'm wondering if anyone knows where in Sao Paulo I can purchase: 1) a nice wooden chess set 2) good whole bean coffee I am currently staying in the east zone, but sometimes go to the south zone. Thanks in ... Read More
Retirement Visa clarification by Drjmagic
Hi, Some sites say that the monetary requirement for a retirement visa in Brasil is a guaranteed income of $2000/month. Several other sites say it is 6000R. A big difference. Can someone please clarify what the income requirements are for a ...
Thanks for the info. With interest from savings AND my small pension, I should be able to make the $2000 / month hurdle. Plus, the Canadian dollar is gaining a bit on the US dollar. When i Googled "retirement visa Brazil", these were ... Read More
Retirement Visa clarification
Hi, Some sites say that the monetary requirement for a retirement visa in Brasil is a guaranteed income of $2000/month. Several other sites say it is 6000R. A big difference. Can someone please clarify what the income requirements are for a ... Read More
My Year in Brazil - A Bargain Bin Memoir by Brian K2
[b]My year in Brazil: the good, the bad and the ugly (and why I can’t wait to go back!)[/b] I’ve been meaning to do this for a while. Thing is, every time I decided to put pen to paper it never felt like the right time. It’s as if ...
Thanks so much. I'm at the front end of a similar situation and the administrative and bureaucratic hurdles that wait are daunting. I feel a little more at ease knowing it CAN work out in the end. Read More
Retire with less than $2000USD/month??? by Drjmagic
Hi, I have spent several months living in Brazil and now, after a few months home in Canada, I would like to retire in Brazil . I am receiving about $1800US/ month from my pension, but I have about $75,000US in the bank. Can I get a retirement ...
Thanks for the heads up about the paperwork. I hope Brazil is able to keep a bit of a lid on this Corona virus and not go the way of he USA. Read More
Retire with less than $2000USD/month??? by Drjmagic
Hi, I have spent several months living in Brazil and now, after a few months home in Canada, I would like to retire in Brazil . I am receiving about $1800US/ month from my pension, but I have about $75,000US in the bank. Can I get a retirement ...
Thanks so much for your detailed explanation. I wonder if they will accept rental income (shown as a regular deposit on my bank statement.) Probably depends on the mood of the bureaucrat that particular day. I wont be applying for several months - ... Read More
Retire with less than $2000USD/month???
Hi, I have spent several months living in Brazil and now, after a few months home in Canada, I would like to retire in Brazil . I am receiving about $1800US/ month from my pension, but I have about $75,000US in the bank. Can I get a retirement ... Read More