mooseheadlaw
Canadian looking for information about Brazil
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Experience living in either Batel or Bigorrilho by mooseheadlaw
Hi, I'm back on this forum after an absence due to work. Is anyone a native English speaker who can share experience living in either Batel or Bigorrilho? I'm thinking of buying an apartment in one of these two neighborhoods where I can meet other ...
@Bhavna Thank you! Read More
Experience living in either Batel or Bigorrilho by mooseheadlaw
Hi, I'm back on this forum after an absence due to work. Is anyone a native English speaker who can share experience living in either Batel or Bigorrilho? I'm thinking of buying an apartment in one of these two neighborhoods where I can meet other ...
Abthree, yes, Curitiba - Batel or Bigorrilho experience living in either of these bairros. Obrigada! Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026
Hi, I'm back on this forum after an absence due to work. Is anyone a native English speaker who can share experience living in either Batel or Bigorrilho? I'm thinking of buying an apartment in one of these two neighborhoods where I can meet other ... Read More
Tax on Income Made in US while living in Brasil by HighVoltage1045
Hi all,I have been reading the forums for a few years now and participating where I could.I just moved to Brazil with my Brazilian wife to take care of her sick father. I received my Marriage Reunification visa on March 24th and now i'm ...
@BRBC You brought up an excellent point, before moving to Brazil, if possible, it would be ideal to establish residency in a state that does not have state income tax, like Texas or Florida. Read More
Does Brazil Really Want Retirees to Immigrate? by Getting on
There are so many things I like about Brazil, especially Curitiba. But the more I look into it, the more unsure I am as to Brazilian policy toward retirees. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of the following problems I see:1. There used to be a ...
@Texanbrazil I totally agree, and that holds true for wherever you live. It is important to give back to the community. If I buy an apartment in Brazil, it would be in either Curitiba or Florianopolis, so my involvement in the community would ... Read More
Does Brazil Really Want Retirees to Immigrate? by Getting on
There are so many things I like about Brazil, especially Curitiba. But the more I look into it, the more unsure I am as to Brazilian policy toward retirees. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of the following problems I see:1. There used to be a ...
@abthree Macae, where James was murdered, is a petroleum city and a friend of mine who is a pilot based in Minas Gerais said that it is not considered to be a dangerous city. I agree that the love affair with Brazil is often one-way, and just ... Read More
Does Brazil Really Want Retirees to Immigrate? by Getting on
There are so many things I like about Brazil, especially Curitiba. But the more I look into it, the more unsure I am as to Brazilian policy toward retirees. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of the following problems I see:1. There used to be a ...
@Inubia I don't find your comments 'political', but note that you seemed more intent on finding a live-in cook and housemaid than a wife. I hope you give her a day off. Read More
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS IN BRAZIL by Noweizkie
Hello Everyone!! I'm Nowei and I'm a newbie here. Currently I'm working here in Thailand and just recently I found out that Brazil is visa free for Filipinos. :-) I'm interested to move there if it is possible to seek a good or ...
Thank you. Read More
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS IN BRAZIL by Noweizkie
Hello Everyone!! I'm Nowei and I'm a newbie here. Currently I'm working here in Thailand and just recently I found out that Brazil is visa free for Filipinos. :-) I'm interested to move there if it is possible to seek a good or ...
@Texanbrazil How awful! Did James lose his life in Brazil? Was it vehicular homicide or other form of negligent homicide, or intentional? What city did he live in? Thanks, Read More
Does Brazil Really Want Retirees to Immigrate? by Getting on
There are so many things I like about Brazil, especially Curitiba. But the more I look into it, the more unsure I am as to Brazilian policy toward retirees. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of the following problems I see:1. There used to be a ...
Does anyone know if there is a requirement to transfer in money each month if you get an investor visa by buying real estate of at least one million reais? I was under the impression that investors who meet the minimum investment can pretty much ... Read More
Cost of living in Brazil in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Brazil or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
@Galeus Has the crime in Florianopolis risen with the inflation? Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
@abthree and what is the "90/180/360 plan"? Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
@abthree I would not want to be living in Brazil if Lula takes back over, sigh:-( Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
@Randy G I was under the impression that travel visas from citizens of the US, Canada, Australia and Japan no longer were required to have tourist visas (after 2017). Read More
What have you seen in the percentage of increased food prices
I live in Arizona and prices are rising along with the rest of the country. Gas has doubled and food prices are insane. Part of it is the supply chain issues created by the pandemic but most of it is the incompetence of the Biden administration ... Read More
Open a language school by ThierryS
Good evening. I intend to open a language school. Language taught are french, english and russian. I don't know if it would be better to open this business in Rio, Sao Paulo, or Florianopolis. I also wonder if have a language school in Brazil ...
I teach English online for a company in the U.S. but because they require me to teach from within the U.S. I have opened my own private company where I am taking my own students with no location rules. I'm hoping to expand to offering an English ... Read More
Why are import taxes so high in Brazil? by JosephJJ
Does anyone know the reason / breakdown for why import taxes are so high in Brazil, when importing goods from other countries. An example, I’ve just ordered a product from USA, paid 183 dollars for it. The import tax I have to pay on top is ...
Because Brazil has high taxes to pay for their public health system (which isn't the best but better than what we have in the U.S., which is nothing), to pay for their federal university system (students who are admitted to this system study in ... Read More
Currency exchange by Inubia
As an active investor I track the US$/BR Real pretty closely, as it has a significant impact upon my activities. Since the beginning of the anti-commerce governmental restrictions on account of covid, the world at large has generally regarded the ...
It may not last regarding China buying commodities since they have figured out that by buying small companies in distress, they can work around Brazil's Constitutional prohibition against foreign individual investors buying large pieces of ... Read More
Currency exchange by Inubia
As an active investor I track the US$/BR Real pretty closely, as it has a significant impact upon my activities. Since the beginning of the anti-commerce governmental restrictions on account of covid, the world at large has generally regarded the ...
This article claims that China's demand for commodities is pushing the real upward: https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/brazils-real-leads-latam-gains-commodities-cheer-chinese-demand-2022-02-07/ Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Brazil, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
Is your sister-in-law still practicing in Curitiba? Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Brazil, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
Thank you so much, abthree:-) Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Brazil, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
I am hoping to buy an apartment in Curitiba and was wondering if you have experience buying property there. Is it customary to make an offer below the asking price like it is here in the U.S.? The property in question has been on the market for ... 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 ...
TB, I am also a veteran (70% disabled) so I have an active V.A. card. Because I have this high rating, I'm Priority 1 (they pay for everything, no copays) and don't use Medicare. Are you saying the VA card serves as proof of medical ... 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 don't understand, Texas Brazil. If retirement visas permit you to sign up for SUS automatically, why do you need to show proof of insurance? Read More
Money transfer to Brazil. Opinions are welcome by GringoLouco
I have a euro account and plan to have a wedding party in Brazil, in 2022. I asked my local bank to convert 10 000 euros to reais, because the pandemic weakened the real a lot. It would make the wedding more affordable. But my bank doesn't do ...
Thanks! One more question, so TransferWise is a sort of 'middle man', as you mentioned you have a US bank and a Brazilian bank. And the advantage of TW is simple the fees are less than if you transferred from your US bank to your Brazilian ... Read More
Money transfer to Brazil. Opinions are welcome by GringoLouco
I have a euro account and plan to have a wedding party in Brazil, in 2022. I asked my local bank to convert 10 000 euros to reais, because the pandemic weakened the real a lot. It would make the wedding more affordable. But my bank doesn't do ...
Can you explain how TransferWise works? Do you collect your pension in a U.S. bank, say, BofA, then transfer dollars to TransferWise for transfer to Brazil in reals? Thanks for clarification. 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 ...
That's interesting that travel insurance would satisfy the retirement visa insurance requirement. It's much cheaper and, yes, that gives you the option of exploring local insurance plans, which might be less expensive. 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 ...
A disability income stream is still a regular income stream in support of a 'medical retirement', so yes, that would count as a pension the same as someone who is not disabled. Brazil does not discriminate against disabled people. As far ... 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 ...
Everything in Brazil takes a long time. It simply isn't a culture that moves that quickly, preferring to take a lot of time at each step of the way. I'm an attorney and talk to Brazilian lawyers every week. It took them about three times as ... 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 ...
In the old visa the age was 50, and it was changed to 60 in line with the increase in Brazilian retirement age for government employees. Which means this could change again because this is an ongoing topic for discussion due to the immense burden of ... 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 ...
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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 ...
what about the L.A. consulate? I'm in Arizona so I will have to use them. Everything in L.A. right now seems to be a big mess? Has anyone used the consulate there? 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 ...
so I meet that requirement with two pensions, but is that for a married couple or 2k for each spouse? We are both sixty but I'm the only one collecting pension right now. 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 ...
Is the 1700 per month after tax income? So if your pension is above 2000 per month but you pay taxes on it and that makes it slightly below 1700 does that qualify? Read More
Permanent Visa by Investment Program in Brazil by ISRAEL LINCOLN
Hi there, I am a Real Estate Broker based in Santa Catarina. I'm helping my clients to obtain the investor visa. I am managing to do the whole process totally online and I give special attention for my clients with any other services they might ...
Did you buy the property and then apply for the visa or did you apply for the visa with an intent to buy a property and the buy the property? Read More
Cashiers check deposit vs SWIFT transfer by Enprize
I returned to the US last week to obtain the money for the purchase of a home I contracted on in Cotia and have the money. My wife has a long standing account with Bank of Brasil we can SWIFT transfer through Schwab. However, does anyone have ...
Did you get a CPF, then open a Brazilian bank account, and then wire the funds to the Brazilian bank when you bought property? Read More
Cashiers check deposit vs SWIFT transfer by Enprize
I returned to the US last week to obtain the money for the purchase of a home I contracted on in Cotia and have the money. My wife has a long standing account with Bank of Brasil we can SWIFT transfer through Schwab. However, does anyone have ...
Gotcha, thanks for clearing that up. I have read conflicting information so this means I can buy a city apartment in my name w/o the extra expense of first setting up a Brazilian company to buy it. Read More
Cashiers check deposit vs SWIFT transfer by Enprize
I returned to the US last week to obtain the money for the purchase of a home I contracted on in Cotia and have the money. My wife has a long standing account with Bank of Brasil we can SWIFT transfer through Schwab. However, does anyone have ...
Is it true that American citizens must form a company to buy a Brazilian property? Read More
Cashiers check deposit vs SWIFT transfer by Enprize
I returned to the US last week to obtain the money for the purchase of a home I contracted on in Cotia and have the money. My wife has a long standing account with Bank of Brasil we can SWIFT transfer through Schwab. However, does anyone have ...
can you share his email address or web site? Read More
Cashiers check deposit vs SWIFT transfer by Enprize
I returned to the US last week to obtain the money for the purchase of a home I contracted on in Cotia and have the money. My wife has a long standing account with Bank of Brasil we can SWIFT transfer through Schwab. However, does anyone have ...
I would like the answer to this as well. I want to buy an apartment in Curitiba to stay in when I am in Brazil on vacation. I am thinking about opening an account at Santander because it is online but people are saying the fees at Santander are not ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil 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 ...
Oh that's so funny 'real car dealerships with more than 5 cars in stock' - LOL. Thanks for all that information. I will be very careful with choosing an apartment regarding the a/c units. Also, I know that recently Curitiba had a water ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil 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 ...
Dear TexanBrazil, Thank you for your reply. I doubt that Curitiba could be colder than Toronto:-) I chose this city because it has winter weather in the 40s and 50s so the weather difference won't be so drastic for me as it would be in other ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil 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 ...
Hi I'm Deborah from Toronto, Canada and am hoping to move to Curitiba. I teach English to Brazilians and have made some friends there over the years. Curitiba seems to have the weather that suits me best and is a nice city. I am in the process ... Read More