bepmoht
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
291
About me
American
Lives in Pancas, Espírito Santo
Speaks English
Registration: 10 May 2020
Activity
Mozzarella by Kurterino
This is the second time I’m opening a thread about food, and just like the last one, it’s about a dairy product (last time I inquired about cream). I like to bake a pizza once in a while, it’s a tasty meal and very easy to make at ...
@Kurterino I don’t know the size of the town is where you live. It can make a big difference where you can find non-UHT milk. In large cities some grocery stores do carry regular pasteurized whole milk. It comes in plastic bags usually and ... Read More
Mozzarella by Kurterino
This is the second time I’m opening a thread about food, and just like the last one, it’s about a dairy product (last time I inquired about cream). I like to bake a pizza once in a while, it’s a tasty meal and very easy to make at ...
@abthreeYes, HA-LA is very common even in my berg. I see in Farm stores and corner groceries. We have a lot of cows out here in the sticks. @abthree (remember the Italian groceries in Upstate NY? They always have fresh mozzarella swimming in the ... Read More
Mozzarella by Kurterino
This is the second time I’m opening a thread about food, and just like the last one, it’s about a dairy product (last time I inquired about cream). I like to bake a pizza once in a while, it’s a tasty meal and very easy to make at ...
@Kurterino Depending where you live, you may have to make your own. The simplest recipes use milk (not UHT) and white vinegar. To source milk, ask at your local bakeries in town. Good luck ! 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 ...
About a year ago the PF in Florinopolis opened a branch inside the “Shopping Mall”. We have a similar setup here in Vitoria ES. Anyways, I was looking at the place online and they have an information window, so if you haven’t been ... 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 ...
I would not be surprised if their website is not up to date as I had a similar problem with my states (DETRAN) website which was hopelessly out of date when I was attempting to do business with them. I don’t think there is a lot of urgency ... Read More
Looking for suggestions for Skype phone number by CariocaNY
Happy Holidays to all:As most probably know, Skype phone #s are over. That is, the ability to have a U.S. phone number to receive calls and texts is no longer being renewed.Does anyone know of a RELIABLE alternative.I see alternatives on the web but ...
@Marcos999Yes, I indeed activated my phone with an esim while in Brazil with Tello. I’ve been using three phones down here since July of 2024 with zero issues to date. It’s definitely a viable option with capable hardware. Read More
New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
Check out ABTHREE’s post in this thread. https://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-america/brazil/1088898-cpf-number-vs-social-security-number.html Read More
Vaccine “requirements for Brazilian applying for US tourist visa by Ipanema777
ALL: I’m trying to assist an adult Brasileira in her 40’s obtain a US tourist visa. She has a paper record of taking the COVID vaccine 2X, but has no other proof of having taken the childhood vaccines. I have read the official US CIS ...
That link you shared is discussing immigrant visas. A tourist visa (B-2) is a “non-immigrant visa”, that is its not used as a means to permanently immigrate to the USA. Non-immigrant visas typically do not require a vaccination record to ... Read More
Vehicle tax/registration by Kurterino
I purchased a used scooter in January ‘25 and registered it in my name, at which point I also paid the tax and/or registration fee. I’m guessing that for 2026 I will have to renew the registration and/or pay the tax for the new year, and ...
As most everything vehicle related is based on what state you live in it would be helpful if you could share which state your scooter is registered in. Read More
Resident card by Droplover
We lived in Brazil for 5 years and my husband and I both got Resident cards. Since we are over 60 now the Validade is listed as indeterminado. My husband and I have permanently moved back to the US since the beginning of 2025. When my husband ...
@DroploverDid you obtain new physical cards when you turned 60, (I’m confused on this point of your post)? It seems to me it would be impossible to obtain an expiration of “indeterminada” based solely on employment. If your ... Read More
Managing meals in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Brazil? We ...
@KurterinoI’ve heard tales of refrigerated cream being available in supermarkets in the south of Brazil I’ve never seen it in Espírito Santo. It’s all about the lack of refrigeration in Brazil as a whole. Also, Brazilians ... Read More
Documents For Brazilian Retirement Visa etc. by Mark Blonde
So I just got back from a 3 week trip to São Paulo and surroundings and definitely want to retire there. I'm a little over whelmed with the visa requirements. I know I have everything needed to be granted the visa, but I'm confused on the ...
If you can do the consulate route it’s probably best. Less messing with document translations, apostles etc. Don’t stress too much. This will be your first experience dealing with Brazillian bureaucracy, but it won’t be the last. ... Read More
US Phone Number by alan279
Google just terminated my virtual phone number. Where can I get a new US phone number?
@alan279 Allen, FYI, Tello is not a VOIP or APP (They do have an app, but it’s mainly for managing your account). Tello on a phone is actual phone service. So 2FA comes through via SMS messages. You just need a phone with esim capability. Some ... Read More
US Phone Number by alan279
Google just terminated my virtual phone number. Where can I get a new US phone number?
@alan279 Yes it does. Read More
US Phone Number by alan279
Google just terminated my virtual phone number. Where can I get a new US phone number?
If you just want a VOIP provider check out Zadarma. Read More