jonesio
Canadian expat in Brazil
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Salvador, Estado de Bahia
Registration: 26 July 2022
VPN's ANYONE by Roddie Simmons
Bom Dia! i have had a really rough week. hint my YouTube computer blew up. My quick question is about anyone who has a VPN or would recomend a brand. I currently have EXPRESS VPN and it is usually the best, but with my computer situation, I have to ...
I've used all of the major paid VPN services over the years. My current favourite is Proton. Prior to that it was PIA (Private Internet Access), but I'm finding the interface to be outdated, there are too many servers failing to function lately and ... Read More
Ordinary Naturalization and Getting Passport by alirkhorshid
Hello friends. I want to ask about the naturalization process. After the Federal Police and MJSP steps are checked and the name is published on the site, what are the other steps until getting a passport?
@NewBrazil Once you've lived here as a permanent resident for 15 years obtaining citizenship is much easier through what is known as "extraordinary naturalization." Unless you have a criminal record, there's not much standing in the way at this ... Read More
Ordinary Naturalization and Getting Passport by alirkhorshid
Hello friends. I want to ask about the naturalization process. After the Federal Police and MJSP steps are checked and the name is published on the site, what are the other steps until getting a passport?
@alirkhorshidIf by “the site” you mean your citizenship is published in the Diário Oficial da União, you should then apply for your Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN). Then get your Título de Eleitor. After ... 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 ...
@NewBrazil I'll say this again. The full name and CPF of a huge percentage of Brazilians can easily be found with a routine internet search. Although people might use that information for nefarious purposes, it does not mean it is "stolen". If a ... 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 ...
How do you know it was "stolen". Anyone can find just about anyone else's CPF on the internet because it is so widely used. I've seldom had any difficulty finding the CPF of anyone. That's one of the sad realities of a country where you need to give ... Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Olá pessoal!I’m a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I’m trying to figure out when I’ll be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
So the only reason for someone with a Euro, US, Canadian, or other passport stronger than Brazil's to become a citizen is love for Brazil, and a desire to become a member of this society as completely as possible.While I agree this would be a ... Read More
Brazilian National ID Card by roddiesho
At some point I will go thru the challenging journey of getting my Brazilian Driver's License. In the meantime I have been researching what other card actually has my resident address on it. My Brazilian Permanent Residency card DOES NOT contain my ...
@roddieshoOfficial documents in Brasil do not show your address. The obvious reason is that, because robberies are so frequent here. anyone stealing a wallet or purse would instantly know where you live. Even worse, if you are kidnapped (fairly ... Read More
Allergies on the Beach in Brazil by alan279
I've developed allergies in the past five years, after living on the beach in Ilhéus for ten years previously without allergy symptoms.Some pharmacists have suggested that living near the ocean could be the cause of my allergic reaction. My ...
@alan279Skin prick and blood tests for allergies are easily available in Brasil. You need to visit an allergy specialist (alergologista/alergista) Read More
Thoughts on Banks and a Update for my situation... by easygoer1050
To All:I do enjoy viewing the posts here from time to time. I am currently living here in Florida (Bradenton-retired) and have enjoyed going back and forth to visit Brazil (Rio) over the years. My wife (From Jacarapagua) and I got married years ago ...
As it relates to CPP/OAS and other pensions, you need to be an non-resident expat for tax purposes, which means you formally cut ALL TIES with Canada except for a passport. Including rights to bank accounts, investments, and you must have any income ... Read More
Thoughts on Banks and a Update for my situation... by easygoer1050
To All:I do enjoy viewing the posts here from time to time. I am currently living here in Florida (Bradenton-retired) and have enjoyed going back and forth to visit Brazil (Rio) over the years. My wife (From Jacarapagua) and I got married years ago ...
@kolyaS122HSURe "I no longer have to file any returns, nor pay taxes to Canada", that's not entirely true. Any government pension or old age secuirty payments (CPP and OAS) payed to you by Canada will be subject to a 25% withholding tax by Canada if ... Read More
Bahia Iron Ore by alan279
Why is Bahia planning to export iron ore to China? A Brazilian asked me this question twenty years ago. Why not make steel from local green energy in west Bahia?
Brasil does make steel. Among the companies producing it are Gerdau, Usimas and CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional). Some of those also have steel plants on other parts of the world, including North America. Read More
Bahia Iron Ore by alan279
Why is Bahia planning to export iron ore to China? A Brazilian asked me this question twenty years ago. Why not make steel from local green energy in west Bahia?
@bepmoht Read More
Buying an Apartment without Matricula by californiainbrazil
I saw an apartment I was interested in but the detail on the apartment said "Não possui RGI. Negociação será através de contrato de compra e venda". I thought the only way to register a property was through a ...
In both locations, you have "communidades" or favelas, as the disrespectful You Tube crowd that encourages tourism calls them. - @Gasparzinho 777Although I understand the desire to replace the term "favela", the use of the word is far more ... Read More
Home country Police clearance for Naturalização by gabbiecorrea
Hi guys,I’m applying for the Brazilian citizenship and I have an apostile police clearance from my home country that I got 3 years ago before moving to Brazil, however, I’m not sure if it will be acceptable. Does anyone know from ...
@alan279 Aside from the "emotional benefit", there are a few. Tax treaties with some countries permit reduced witholding taxes on some pension income in the paying country if you are both a resident and a national of Brasil. It can also be easier to ... Read More
Home country Police clearance for Naturalização by gabbiecorrea
Hi guys,I’m applying for the Brazilian citizenship and I have an apostile police clearance from my home country that I got 3 years ago before moving to Brazil, however, I’m not sure if it will be acceptable. Does anyone know from ...
@jonesio - is it ok if you can share more of this process? The reason is that most expats who can afford to do this will tend to travel back and forth to take advantage of the weather, family, and other personal reasons (physician visits, iphone ... Read More
Home country Police clearance for Naturalização by gabbiecorrea
Hi guys,I’m applying for the Brazilian citizenship and I have an apostile police clearance from my home country that I got 3 years ago before moving to Brazil, however, I’m not sure if it will be acceptable. Does anyone know from ...
@abthree Exactly. My naturalization request was "extraordinária". However, although I spend about 2 to 2 1/2 months outside Brasil every year, I have never spent 25% of any year outside of the country. So, in my case, even if the ... Read More
Home country Police clearance for Naturalização by gabbiecorrea
Hi guys,I’m applying for the Brazilian citizenship and I have an apostile police clearance from my home country that I got 3 years ago before moving to Brazil, however, I’m not sure if it will be acceptable. Does anyone know from ...
@abthree "This is especially true in the case of naturalization. I can attest to that. A recommendation by the PF that I not be granted citizenship when I applied after 24 years of residency in Brasil because I "travel too much" was rejected by the ... Read More
Quadricycle by alan279
The Citrien Ami is classified as a quadricycle in Europe. The Ami cannot be driven on public streets in Brazil, I think. Could someone point me to pertinent regulations on such vehicles?Thanks.
@alan279 You're welcome. With 2024 nearing an end it seems unlikely that target will be met. Read More
Quadricycle by alan279
The Citrien Ami is classified as a quadricycle in Europe. The Ami cannot be driven on public streets in Brazil, I think. Could someone point me to pertinent regulations on such vehicles?Thanks.
https://www.mobiauto.com.br/revista/exclusivo-citroen-ami-chega-em-2024-mas-nao-podera-andar-na-rua/3635 Read More
Naturalization granted, now I am in a bind. Advice? by jonesio
I’m looking for some advice from others that might have been in my situation recently. Comments are welcome.This week my Brazilian citizenship request (naturalização ordinária; I have lived here for a long time) was ...
Just thought I would update the discussion in my post about the naturalization certificate (CERTIDÃO POSITIVA DE NATURALIZAÇÃO). The advisory that these are no longer available eventually disappeared from the SEI site, so I was ... Read More
Exodus 2027 by Steve Moriasi
Hello everyone! I am a Kenyan, raised in the United States, studying computer engineering at Arizona State University. I recently took a trip to the Dominican Republic and have been sold on all things Latin America. Brazil is a rising economy and ...
@Steve Moriasi Visit Brasil first. Why would anyone even consider living in a country they've never seen? And travel while you're here. Like any large country, Brasil is anything but "uniform". The culture, the climate, the people and the economic ... Read More
Police Killings in Bahia and Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Victim by Pablo888
Background: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/bahia-brazil-police-killings-rateIn the US, I support the police financially because they provide security to the general public. However I do not condone senseless violence based ...
How do you know where not to go and what not to do so that you are not at the wrong place / wrong time? -@Pablo888In the case of favelas, they're pretty obvious. They also tend to be very large. (Google an ... Read More
Police Killings in Bahia and Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Victim by Pablo888
Background: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/bahia-brazil-police-killings-rateIn the US, I support the police financially because they provide security to the general public. However I do not condone senseless violence based ...
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Police Killings in Bahia and Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Victim by Pablo888
Background: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/bahia-brazil-police-killings-rateIn the US, I support the police financially because they provide security to the general public. However I do not condone senseless violence based ...
From Salvador's Correio newspaper, which notes police in Bahia killed 1,699 people in one year and "o risco de uma pessoa negra morrer por intervenção da polícia é 3,8 vezes maior do que o de a vítima letal ser ... Read More
Police Killings in Bahia and Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Victim by Pablo888
Background: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/bahia-brazil-police-killings-rateIn the US, I support the police financially because they provide security to the general public. However I do not condone senseless violence based ...
And most Brasilian news media, especially Rede Globo, is slanted exactly like the Guardian. If the % of colors were reversed, what would we be saying ? It's all stats and how they flow. -@Gasparzinho 777The "colours" will never be ... Read More
Police Killings in Bahia and Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Victim by Pablo888
Background: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/bahia-brazil-police-killings-rateIn the US, I support the police financially because they provide security to the general public. However I do not condone senseless violence based ...
I'm going to disagree. What % of Caucasians live in Bahia ? There are plenty of black and mulatto PM members in the batalao beside my condo in Copa......in fact I'd roughly estimate well over 50%. Cops are like bees. Don't aggravate them and they ... Read More
Police Killings in Bahia and Precautions to Avoid Becoming a Victim by Pablo888
Background: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/14/bahia-brazil-police-killings-rateIn the US, I support the police financially because they provide security to the general public. However I do not condone senseless violence based ...
@Pablo888The sad and alarming reality is that if you're Black and live In a favela (particularly in Bahia, the focus of the article you reference), your chances of being killed by the police are exponentially higher than if you are white and not in ... Read More
Has anyone invested in a Apartment project by NewBrazil
I looking at new building of Apartment to invest before it built. The location would be Fortaleza. Example there a new Apartment building will be finished in 2026 thry ask for a down payment. Just asking if anyone has purchase a Apartment this way ...
We bought a new apartment from a plan (na planta) in a large complex built by one of the country's largest builders, with a decent reputation. This was 15 years ago, and we have had no serious problems with our unit since moving in. It was ... Read More
Loss of Residency Process by jeedmond32
I want to share my story on how I could potentially lose my residence in Brazil to spread awareness on how the law works here. I entered in to stable union with my gf in april 2023. shortly after that we applied for a stable union visa. In the ...
... In the superintendents report he states that i lost my residence on various grounds that had nothing to do with my case, such as being absent from the country for more than 2 years... -@jeedmond32That, alone, will terminate your ... Read More
Brazilian Passport by Vin_glau08
Hello there. I am planning to get the Brazilian citizenship after my one year stay in brazil. My background I am married with a Brazilian with one bay. Anyone already change their passport ? How's the experience? How much and many months of ...
Hello everyone, After the naturalization how fast one can obtain Brazilian passport? Like getting RG and Election card is enough? Is military compulsory, if not then what document I have to submit for passport. As it is clearly mentioned it's needed ... Read More
Naturalization granted, now I am in a bind. Advice? by jonesio
I’m looking for some advice from others that might have been in my situation recently. Comments are welcome.This week my Brazilian citizenship request (naturalização ordinária; I have lived here for a long time) was ...
This is where I got mine: https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/obter … uralizacao -@abthreeThat's where I started, then followed the "web" option. It led me to the SEI! site, which required me to provide a bunch of documents and wait ... Read More
Naturalization granted, now I am in a bind. Advice? by jonesio
I’m looking for some advice from others that might have been in my situation recently. Comments are welcome.This week my Brazilian citizenship request (naturalização ordinária; I have lived here for a long time) was ...
Like you, prior to naturalization I had a CIE with "validade indeterminado" issued under the pre-2017 law. I was not asked to surrender it when I received my passport, nor advised by email or any other method that it had been canceled ... Read More
Naturalization granted, now I am in a bind. Advice? by jonesio
I’m looking for some advice from others that might have been in my situation recently. Comments are welcome.This week my Brazilian citizenship request (naturalização ordinária; I have lived here for a long time) was ...
To jonesio: Is it such a mess in Salvador? Did you check at https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/obter … brasileiro ? -@glimpserYes, it is a mess. For details, see my recent reply to NomadMundo. In short, no appointments are available to ... Read More
Naturalization granted, now I am in a bind. Advice? by jonesio
I’m looking for some advice from others that might have been in my situation recently. Comments are welcome.This week my Brazilian citizenship request (naturalização ordinária; I have lived here for a long time) was ...
@jonesioApplying for a Brazilian passport at this point is not recommended. -@Nomad MundoThank you for your detailed reply, Nomad Mundo. If I understand you correctly, are you suggesting that I obtain the ... Read More
Naturalization granted, now I am in a bind. Advice? by jonesio
I’m looking for some advice from others that might have been in my situation recently. Comments are welcome.This week my Brazilian citizenship request (naturalização ordinária; I have lived here for a long time) was ...
As the DOU states, the first step to getting your documents is to obtain your Título de Eleitor from the Justiça Eleitoral. They're much more efficient than the other agencies that you're dealing with, and I would recommend going ... Read More
Naturalization granted, now I am in a bind. Advice?
I’m looking for some advice from others that might have been in my situation recently. Comments are welcome.This week my Brazilian citizenship request (naturalização ordinária; I have lived here for a long time) was ... Read More
Best Place to Live for Dating by lalajaja
Hi,I have a pretty long list of cities that I'm considering moving to. Most are capital cities. I've been to several of them on vacation, but not all. Does it matter much where you live in terms of dating as a man? I'm looking to ideally find ...
@jonesio Is Salvador good from a dating perspective? I think the weather there would be a bit too hot for me unfortunately. It sounds like most people are saying that location doesn't matter too much. -@lalajajaHonestly, I wouldn't ... Read More
Best Place to Live for Dating by lalajaja
Hi,I have a pretty long list of cities that I'm considering moving to. Most are capital cities. I've been to several of them on vacation, but not all. Does it matter much where you live in terms of dating as a man? I'm looking to ideally find ...
Yeah, I wouldn't recommend Salvador either. Yet you choose to live there. Go figure! 😂 -@abthreeNowhere did I say I don't recommend Salvador. It's a fascinating city full of ... Read More
Best Place to Live for Dating by lalajaja
Hi,I have a pretty long list of cities that I'm considering moving to. Most are capital cities. I've been to several of them on vacation, but not all. Does it matter much where you live in terms of dating as a man? I'm looking to ideally find ...
I have a strong preference for the North and the Northeast, and with a few exceptions, I think that the stories of crime being worse than in the Southeast are overdrawn. -@abthreeReally? As a resident of Salvador I ... Read More
if i do divorce, is it i lost RNM? by saude
i know a lot of people have similar with my situationi marriage 2 years and half and consider divorceif i divorce, i will lost RNM?i want to live brazil, and try to get ...
@saudeWhatever visa you have, if you remove the reason for its existence, then by default it will cease to exist.This does not mean it will happen immediately, and may very much depend on your personal relationship with your spouse, ... Read More
Working remotely in Brazil, for USD? by Ben Kirchner
Hello First post here! To be brief - My wife is Brazilian, I am American. We currently live in the US, and are looking to move to Brazil in the near future. We are trying to best serve our life there by making USD, while living in Brazil. It ...
I have lived in Brasil for 24 years and have worked in English for clients around the world for the entire time (although I am now semi-retired). I have turned down many requests to do work for potential Brazilian clients because of the limited ... Read More
Drivers license by Canforbra
Is it easy to change a canadian driver's license to a brazilian one?Would I need to retake any sort of tests?
It's interesting that, like so many sensible things, the re-test requirement was dropped. Perhaps it was in Bahia earlier. I just checked the date and it was my 2012 renewal. When I arrived in Bahia about 25 years ago it was estimated that up to 40% ... Read More
Tenant Maintenance by alan279
I’ve paid for minor maintenance costs as a tenant for many years. If it’s not much money, I’ll just pay it rather than haggle with the landlady. Now I need new wheels on my sliding glass windows. The landlady referred me to a ...
@jonesio I believe the home must be in the same state as rented when returned, except the law allows for fair wear and tear? As a landlord of several properties myself, I have found that often if you let a tenant do a repair then the standard may be ... Read More
Drivers license by Canforbra
Is it easy to change a canadian driver's license to a brazilian one?Would I need to retake any sort of tests?
06/25/24 @jonesio - No it is a straight forward renewal and I initially went to detran and was told that I had to do the course, someone told that I may be able to renew it online, tried and got the same ... Read More
Drivers license by Canforbra
Is it easy to change a canadian driver's license to a brazilian one?Would I need to retake any sort of tests?
@Brazil Bill - I am currently trying to renew my driving license and have tried on-line but informed that I need to do a week long course in another city. The course is in Portuguese (which I only have a basic understanding) and I have tried to find ... Read More
Tenant Maintenance by alan279
I’ve paid for minor maintenance costs as a tenant for many years. If it’s not much money, I’ll just pay it rather than haggle with the landlady. Now I need new wheels on my sliding glass windows. The landlady referred me to a ...
@jonesio Can you please elaborate on this? "To overly simplify, the inside of a house or apartment must be in the same condition it was in when you rented it when vacated." We will be moving out of a rental house at the end of the ... Read More
Tenant Maintenance by alan279
I’ve paid for minor maintenance costs as a tenant for many years. If it’s not much money, I’ll just pay it rather than haggle with the landlady. Now I need new wheels on my sliding glass windows. The landlady referred me to a ...
As a landlord in Brasil I can confirm the opinions above that you, the tenant, are responsible for getting the window rollers fixed. To overly simplify, the inside of a house or apartment must be in the same condition it was in when you rented it ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...
@Cserebogar1st. An American Adapter Cord is created differently than a Brazilian Power Adapter. One is connected by flat slats the other is connected by two or three pins. It is the N adapter2nd. If the electronic device is big enough ... Read More
Cultural offerings in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Expatriation in Brazil presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture. Let's explore the local cultural scene together through the eyes of expats: practical advice, essential institutions, and different ...
In many respects the entire city where I live is a cultural experience to be cherished. Salvador is the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture, which is reflected in music, cuisine, art and all aspects of daily life. Of course, there are also museums, ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...
@jonesio If Dell Brazil could get me the original adapter, I would not need a voltage regulator. I just change the cord as I described in my earlier post Yes, that is how the story starts. I had to go to the USA for my VISA. As I ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...
@jonesio Without going into detail, I have been back in Brazil for over a month and have an advanced Dell Warranty on my laptop and I am still working on getting the right one from Dell Brazil. (Don't let them fool you into getting an ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...
@Fred, I'll save you the trouble. Bringing any electronic device from the USA to Brazil will be a problem. I am still fighting with Dell Brazil because I misplaced my Brazilian Power cord and I have not been able to get a replacement. ... Read More
This is why you never buy a beachfront home or plot in Brazil by sprealestatebroker
The link below is an online article published by the Globo ( same as the one who owns a broadcasting and newsprint concern ) on its online format.In short, some wealthy folks built beachfront properties razing over native coastal vegetation , and ...
@jonesioYes. My wife and I are both British, with permanent visas but not Brazilian citizens, and we have both owned non-condo property on the beach in our own names. So have many others that I know. -@Peter ... Read More
This is why you never buy a beachfront home or plot in Brazil by sprealestatebroker
The link below is an online article published by the Globo ( same as the one who owns a broadcasting and newsprint concern ) on its online format.In short, some wealthy folks built beachfront properties razing over native coastal vegetation , and ...
No. I have owned beachfront properties for over 17 years, with no restrictions, and I know numerous other foreigners who own in this location. However there are some restrictions on foreigners - large tracts of farm land, close to ... Read More
NuBank, Wise, Remessa Online…?? by Kurterino
So I recently got an account with NuBank (the purple one), and I seem to be able to do pretty much everything I wanted/need to, which is mostly use PIX, and get cash and pay with less fees than by using a foreign CC for everything.But here’s ...
That said, NuBank has an agreement I believe to default all their transactions to wise. "Wise Platform Teams Up with Nubank to Power International Payments" -@rsrenfrewI don't think the Wise agreement applies to all of Nubank's ... Read More
This is why you never buy a beachfront home or plot in Brazil by sprealestatebroker
The link below is an online article published by the Globo ( same as the one who owns a broadcasting and newsprint concern ) on its online format.In short, some wealthy folks built beachfront properties razing over native coastal vegetation , and ...
In addition to all of this, doesn't the prohibition stating that foreigners cannot own property within 100 metres of the Brasil coastline (with the exception of properties inside a condominium) still exist? Lei 9.760. It did years ago when I was ... Read More
Rne validity and Account usage by Ocean74
Hi My father has an Rne with a validity of another 3-4 months. He's out of Brazil and it may take more than 3-4 months of time for him to return to Brazil.But by that time the validity of his Rne will be over so he will probably have to get a Visa ...
06/16/24 @mikehunterWhen I received my RNE in October of 2010 I was 51 years old. The validity (or Expiration) ion my card is “Indeterminada”. I entered Brazil in 2023 and 2021 with no problems. So I am assuming that people ... Read More
Importing a kayak/canoe or similar when moving to Brazil? by Sculler
I am told that even a small leisure/sports boat isn't a household/personal item and is treated differently. Does anyone have experience, or an import agent contact, to share that might help me navigate this?
My shipping container contained a kayak when I moved to Brasil almost 25 years ago. Although the customs experience was hellish and the idiot in charge at the port of entry did his best to make my life miserable (no doubt trying to solicit a bribe), ... Read More
NuBank, Wise, Remessa Online…?? by Kurterino
So I recently got an account with NuBank (the purple one), and I seem to be able to do pretty much everything I wanted/need to, which is mostly use PIX, and get cash and pay with less fees than by using a foreign CC for everything.But here’s ...
I second the recommendations for Wise over Remessa. I've used Wise to send funds in and out of Brasil for years, without any significant issues. I also have a Wise prepaid card for travel. In fact, with Pix Wise has gotten easier and faster. I tried ... Read More
Sense of humour in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Brazilians culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
North Americans tend to regard everyone as a social equal... -@abthreeReally? Lol. Perhaps you haven't visited lately.And I wouldn't be inclined to lump "North Americans" (those living in the U.S. Canada, Mexico and a host ... Read More
Can I leave Brazil after applying for naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I would just like to know if I can leave Brazil after applying for naturalization with my indian passport. As an let's say I will wait for police visit to my house and leave to my country for a month. Anyways the process will take 6 months to ...
It took nine months in Salvador. That was the easy "extraordinária" route. My online submission was approved in one week, I then appeared at the PF for the requested interview a month later and it sat there for seven months. Now it has been ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
@jonesio, this thread has diverged significantly from its original intent. -@Pablo888My apologies for the divergence. I wanted to counter some banking myths being repeated by certain group members, and their subsequent, ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
@jonesioThe biggest reason for new Brazilian residents not to use Nubank and others such, is that you cannot qualify for certain visas without transferring through the Central Bank of Brazil. It is key to the whole process.Indeed all ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
05/30/24 ...They do not "operate under the same regulations and government protections as traditional banks" because they aren't legally banks. They're legally finance companies, technically ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
I do not think it is wise to direct new residents to online banking like Nubank. There are several services that these banks cannot offer, unlike normal Brazilian banks, such as transfers using Iban and Swift codes, face to face account advice, ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
05/29/24 Of course, banking is a personal choice, but you are misleading members of this forum with your characterization. -@jonesioWhatever. No one is required to act on ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
05/27/24 There's nothing "sketchy" about the big "online banks". Fintechs are regulated and adhere to Brazilian banking rules. What is this "gray zone"? Nubank, which I use, has more 92 million customers in Brazil, 7 million in Mexico and almost 1 ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
@jonesio Jonesio No disrespect about "sketchy"....but do they have online statements?..can you open with only a CPF?.......can you acquire a mortgage through them?...just curious to see if you know......can you speak to a customer ... Read More
Can a CRNM be obtained without purchasing property or living in Rio by easygoer1050
Good afternoon All:Overall I have found these pages to be informative over the past. I currently live in Florida and I am married to a Brazillian woman for 7 years. We recently got our marriage certified in Brazil (who knew..lol) I ...
Not that I know of. Someone will eventually suggest an online bank to you. They seem a little sketchy to me and definitely function in a gray zone, but they may meet your needs. -@abthreeThere's nothing "sketchy" ... Read More
Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...
....but Wise recently stopped doing transfers to Brasil... -@KurterinoThat's not true. I do it all the time, including yesterday. Read More
Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...
I was unsucessful a year or so ago, even with all the necessary documents. I went to 5 or six banks here in town. Some agents just turned me away right off the bat. Others sat with me and tried to enter all the data into the computer, made ... Read More
2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation. TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
@koirj The maximum amount of time for a CRNM is 9 years unless your are age 65 or older at the time of the renewal. I alsospecifically requested the expiration date of Interminado on my application. I'm not sure if that is ... Read More
Using Foreign Documents in Brazil
It would be great to know from a Canadian who's needed a document this year whether they met that deadline or not. If any province failed to designate an Issuing Authority, that could have held everyone up. ... Read More
Breaking Lease in Brazil by identikal
It would be great if someone who knows the laws regarding apartment rentals in Brazil could give me some advice. I was just let go at my job and I need to give up my place this month and move back to the states. My rent is due on the 5th, but i'm ...
@whatevausay I'm sorry to hear about your experience here. I suggest you explain this to the rental agency in the hope that they will let you out of the contract. If they don't, my opinion (as a landlord) is that it is unlikely they will attempt to ... Read More
Prescription Eyeglasses by alan279
I need new prescription eyeglasses. The myriad local optical shops' prices seem high to me. Anyone have a recommendation for an optical shop? What about the online shops?Thanks for any advice.Alan
Unfortunately, glasses in Brasil are more expensive than in many other countries. I usually get prescriptions here and buy my glasses at Costco when I travel to Canada. I supply a translation sheet for the differences in prescription wording and ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...
The duty-free allowance is US$1,000, not US$500 as mentioned above. It was raised in 2019. Read More
Just did my residency visa by Canforbra
Hello,If anyone is interested.I just did my residency appointment. It went smooth. They will take your picture and finger prints at the desk.The wait for the card is 3 months.I have my protocol. Question...can you work with the protocol or do ...
@mikehunter I have read about the "dispute" in various places, including a posted image of a PF email that cites a "dispute" as the reason in a reply to someone who has waited six months for their card. Personally, I find it easier to believe the ... Read More
Just did my residency visa by Canforbra
Hello,If anyone is interested.I just did my residency appointment. It went smooth. They will take your picture and finger prints at the desk.The wait for the card is 3 months.I have my protocol. Question...can you work with the protocol or do ...
Are you aware that there is a dispute between the government and the company that prints the cards, which apparently is causing huge delays in delivery of the cards? I've seen comments elsewhere on the internet by people who have been waiting for up ... Read More
New taxes on capital income from foreign financial investments by Fentium
Is anyone up to speed of the recent Brazilian government's executive order imposing taxes on capital income from foreign financial investments for residents? The measure, effective from January 1, 2024, introduces a progressive tax structure. Any ...
Thank you @Fentium. The following section: According to the text, income obtained abroad from financial investments will be taxed upon the sale or maturity of assets, while profits and dividends from controlled entities will be taxed on Dec. ... Read More
Crossing state border, need passport or just RNM? by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, I'll be driving a few hundred kilometers and crossing from São Paulo to Minas Gerais. I was wondering what kind of ID I might need if there are any checkpoints/police. Will my CRNM and CNH cards do or should I also have my passport? ...
Your Brazilian driver's licence is an officially accepted form of ID inside Brasil. It's all you need while driving.. It's also acceptable ID for boarding domestic airline flights and most other domestic purposes. Read More
What annoys you about Brazil? by Peter Itamaraca
We all know that Brazil has a fantastic climate, a very low comparable cost of living, friendly laid-back people and amazing beaches and nature. But what really gets your goat, as this might help people considering moving here? Some examples might ...
Brasil is one of many countries in the world where people could care less about the colonialists language. You're right on the economic divide part though. My Carioca wife says you are either a crook, connected, or both if you are rich. ... Read More
Appointment with Federal Police in São Paulo by boseyedr
Hi,The Brazilian Consulate approved my Vitem XI visa. And now I need to travel to Brazil and meet with the Federal Police. I don't seem to be able to find the correct site to schedule an interview with them. Or can I do this at the Guarulhos ...
You can start the appointment process here. First you register then you will have a second option to make an appointment on the day of your choice.https://servicos.dpf.gov.br/agenda-web/formulario/13 Read More
Appointment with Federal Police in São Paulo by boseyedr
Hi,The Brazilian Consulate approved my Vitem XI visa. And now I need to travel to Brazil and meet with the Federal Police. I don't seem to be able to find the correct site to schedule an interview with them. Or can I do this at the Guarulhos ...
@boseyedr You can try here. Register on this page, https://servicos.dpf.gov.br/agenda-web/formulario/13After you register you will have the option to make an appointment in the city you specify. You will receive an email confirming your ... Read More
Are There Any Doorbell Monitors Available In Brazil? by roddiesho
My wife has pretty much created a Senior Retirement Center. She is monitoring my 96year old Brazilian mother, her mentally challenged uncle and me who now has to see an eye specialist. We are all together in separate houses on a large property with ...
I've used Ring doorbells in Brasil for about five years. They work fine. Their cloud recording subscription, which I purchase in Canada, also works well in Brasil. I also have Blink cameras, which work here. Read More
Extraordinary Naturalization (15 yrs) by ExpatUSATravels
Hello Everyone,Does anyone have details not mentioned on the Federal Police's website about when the clock starts to tick for the 15 years to become naturalized in Brasil for the extraordinary category?Does it (a) start from the time someone enters ...
@jonesio Wow, thanks for all that info! ....Too bad Canada is not on this list, would have saved you a lot of time. ...So as far as bills to prove residence, did they ask for each month of electric bills for example? That would be 12 bills per year ... Read More
Extraordinary Naturalization (15 yrs) by ExpatUSATravels
Hello Everyone,Does anyone have details not mentioned on the Federal Police's website about when the clock starts to tick for the 15 years to become naturalized in Brasil for the extraordinary category?Does it (a) start from the time someone enters ...
@ExpatUSATravels The extraordinary citizenship process is reasonably straightforward, although time consuming. As already noted by someone else, no knowledge or language test is required, unlike other routes to citizenship. The initial application ... Read More
Extraordinary Naturalization (15 yrs) by ExpatUSATravels
Hello Everyone,Does anyone have details not mentioned on the Federal Police's website about when the clock starts to tick for the 15 years to become naturalized in Brasil for the extraordinary category?Does it (a) start from the time someone enters ...
You've been lucky so far. I hope that you continue to be. -@abthreeNothing to do with luck. There are no rules, regulations, laws or guidelines that say anything about 90-day absences hindering those applying for extraordinary ... Read More
Extraordinary Naturalization (15 yrs) by ExpatUSATravels
Hello Everyone,Does anyone have details not mentioned on the Federal Police's website about when the clock starts to tick for the 15 years to become naturalized in Brasil for the extraordinary category?Does it (a) start from the time someone enters ...
Absence from Brazil for over 90 days in any year may break continuity, so if that situation exists, obtaining legal advice would be a good idea. -@abthreeThat's not true. I am out of Brazil for more than 90 ... Read More
Anyone been hassled for not replacing CIE with CRNM? by jonesio
Hi all.I have CIE that doesn't expire (I'm over 60). I have not replaced it with the newer CRNM. I am not inclined to do so because I have applied for Brazilian citizenship and the card will be replaced with a citizen's ID when that is granted. I am ...
@Nomad Mundo Thanks, but that's not what I was asking. My question pertains to my CIE before citizenship is granted and whether I needed to exchange it for a CRNM. Read More
Anyone been hassled for not replacing CIE with CRNM? by jonesio
Hi all.I have CIE that doesn't expire (I'm over 60). I have not replaced it with the newer CRNM. I am not inclined to do so because I have applied for Brazilian citizenship and the card will be replaced with a citizen's ID when that is granted. I am ...
@abthree Thank you very much. And thanks, as well, to others who replied. Read More
Anyone been hassled for not replacing CIE with CRNM? by jonesio
Hi all.I have CIE that doesn't expire (I'm over 60). I have not replaced it with the newer CRNM. I am not inclined to do so because I have applied for Brazilian citizenship and the card will be replaced with a citizen's ID when that is granted. I am ...
There is no requirement to replace CIEs with indefinite validity. There briefly was a rule to replace them nine years after original issue, but that rule was revoked. -@abthreeI wasn't aware that rule was revoked. Do you happen to ... Read More
Anyone been hassled for not replacing CIE with CRNM?
Hi all.I have CIE that doesn't expire (I'm over 60). I have not replaced it with the newer CRNM. I am not inclined to do so because I have applied for Brazilian citizenship and the card will be replaced with a citizen's ID when that is granted. I am ... Read More
ARGENTINA VIA BRAZIL,180 DAY RULE by boombop4477
I am thinking of flying into Foz de Iguazu,then immediately proceeding into Argentina,via the land border, subsequently,reentering Brazil at a later date, return to the USA during the spring.However,I have only 17 days remaining, regarding the 180 ...
You should also be aware that if your return travel plans involve travel to a destination in Brasil from the airport on the Brazilian side of Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) You could be subject to a customs/immigration inspection during which you might ... Read More
Medical diagnostic tests costs Brasil? by ExpatUSATravels
Anyone know of a website that gives average prices of various tests in Brasil such as EKG and others?Thanks.
Prices are all over the map. They vary from city to city, doctor to doctor, clinic to clinic. Some large private clinics, like the one I frequent in Salvador, offer an attractive "subscription" that for a relatively small fee gives you a discount on ... Read More
Thinking about Buying property in Brazil? by mike natal
Just reaching out to the community...please send me your experiences,doubts,plans,thoughts anything related to real estate in brazil that you would like to share and i can lend a hand..i have 12 years experience in the market (as a ...
I have purchased and sold many properties in Bahia over the past two decades, and still own a few. The best advice I can give is this: Never complete a transaction without involving a lawyer you trust who is well versed in real estate law. The extra ... Read More
Can I renew residency card? by Mattman1
Hello everyone! I lived and worked in Brazil from 2012 until 2021 and hold permanent residency. I now live in Chile, but I would like to renew my Brazilian permanent residency card, which expires this October.I still travel to Brazil frequently and ...
One of the often-ignored requirements Brasil demands of gringoes is that their addresses in Brasil be registered with the federal police. When you change addresses in Brasil you must inform the PF of your new address. I don't see how you can be ... Read More
Detran Sao Paulo by californiainbrazil
I need to go to Detran in Sao Paulo to get a Brazil Driver's license (CNH) based on my current, valid USA drivers license. My address is in the city of Sao PauloCan I go to any Detran office in the city? Is there any office that is better ...
In my experience (in Bahia), you can never get driver's licence matters done in one day because the medical exam iis not done at the Detran location. Psychological exams are. To do the medical exam you must visit Detran, start the process, pay for ... Read More
Yes it is True. Now $10K USD in & out of Brasil by ExpatUSATravels
Federal Revenue updates passenger customs control rules The new control limit for cash in and out of the country is increased from R$10,000 to US$10,000.Translated into English.Taken from ...
Not particularly new. The limit changed last year. Read More
COVID Injections - Entry Requirement by GringoBrazil9191
Does anybody know if Brazil plans on following other countries by dropping all covid vaccine entry requirements and if so when? Very few countries (if any) in Europe require people to test or indeed be "vaccinated" in order to enter.
Nobody who isn't vaccinated should be travelling. What's the problem with showing proof of vaccination? Read More
Residency application experience with PF in Bahia? by rnbtg
In the next few weeks I’ll finally be ready to apply for residency in the basis of marriage. We’re living in SP but planning to move as soon as we can to Bahia. My partner thinks that nothing in Bahia functions (grew up there). It would ...
The PF Salvador are no worse, or no better, than in any large Brazilian city. Like any office, your personal experience will depend on the people you deal with and their mood on any given day. They are well versed in dealing with residency ... Read More