Kurterino
Swiss looking for information about Cambodia
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Lives in Lausanne
Registration: 28 August 2011
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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 ...
A question for those who like to cook: what’s the deal with cream (creme de leite) in Brasil? At home, cream looks and has the consistency of ‘thick’ milk, and I’ve never seen other types. Here, it’s more like thick ... Read More
Appointment at the Polícia Federal
A friend of mine needs to go see the Polícia Federal, and since he has been coming to Brazil for at least 20 years (always as a visa-exempt tourist), he’s used to just go there, without making an appointment. After checking their ... 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 ...
@Peter Itamaraca Thx, I heard that before, it’s good to have it confirmed. Given that I don’t know which health care providers are the best, nor what kind of provider I might need, I decided to listen to recommendations from people who ... 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 ...
@ - 11/08/25 " The SAMU ambulance arrived within minutes and rushed me to the SUS hospital that handles head trauma. They did a great job of addressing the immediate emergency: they examined me, observed me. popped me into the MRI machine, and ... 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 ...
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Retirement visa: renewal by Kurterino
I couldn’t find a list of requirements on how to renew a retirement visa. I have found a couple of articles stating that it’s easier than the original application, but no details. Has anyone more information on that ?
Proof of income or pension (same monthly minimum as before, usually sent from abroad)Recent bank statements showing regular depositsProof of residence in Brazil (like a rental contract or utility bill)Valid passport and your current visa/RNEUpdated ... Read More
Retirement visa: renewal by Kurterino
I couldn’t find a list of requirements on how to renew a retirement visa. I have found a couple of articles stating that it’s easier than the original application, but no details. Has anyone more information on that ?
@Peter Itamaraca Yes, probably. I will probably give it a try anyway, I have nothing to lose other than the fee. And if I have to get a new one, it’s not a huge deal, my situation hasn’t changed, I’ll just update the docs from two ... Read More
Retirement visa: renewal by Kurterino
I couldn’t find a list of requirements on how to renew a retirement visa. I have found a couple of articles stating that it’s easier than the original application, but no details. Has anyone more information on that ?
And yet another question: unfortunately, I was a bit lazy and let it expire. I’m not in Brazil right now, so I haven’t overstayed, not even for a day. Since I’m able to return to Brazil on the visa-exempt status, do you think the ... Read More
Retirement visa: renewal by Kurterino
I couldn’t find a list of requirements on how to renew a retirement visa. I have found a couple of articles stating that it’s easier than the original application, but no details. Has anyone more information on that ?
@Ryan BlakeThx, that is very useful information. I have tried to make an appointment here (https://servicos.pf.gov.br/agenda-web/acessar), but I need to enter a Código de solicitação ou Requerimento. Apparently I should receive ... Read More
Retirement visa: renewal
I couldn’t find a list of requirements on how to renew a retirement visa. I have found a couple of articles stating that it’s easier than the original application, but no details. Has anyone more information on that ? Read More
International money transfers to a Pix account: fee comparison
This thread is a follow-up to another thread, I thought that it’s worth starting a new one (the other thread can be found here: (https://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-america/brazil/1103776-wise-account-blocked.html). It inspired me to make 3 ... Read More
Coverter - 220 to 110 (USA) by Kat2202
Good morning,I need some advice. I am bringing some small appliances, my table lamp wich has usb adapters, air purifier, my dyson floor cleaner/desinfectant and of course laptop, tablets, meta quest, etc. I am unsure if it requires converters or ...
@Kat2202 I don’t know about the plugs, since I’m not from the US, I’m sure someone else will be able to answer that. The voltage depends on the location, some places have 110V installations, others 220V, and some have both. For ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
@abthree Yes, it’s an interesting experiment. I guess it would be possible to evaluate the cost of a given transfer by looking at the disclosed fees, but there’s always the question of the exchange rate, since some institutions ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
@abthree Of course, I meant the current exchange rate which is published “everywhere”. I’m aware that different banks or exchanges might have slightly different rates, but they are usually pretty similar in the same country. In ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
Wise will tell you the fees before you make a transaction. Today, Wise says the exchange rate is 1 USD = 5.3169 BRL and 1,000 USD will buy me 5.255,23 BRL, with fees of 11.59 USD. - @alan279 The Western Union app also shows you how much ... Read More