Cserebogar
Canadian looking for information about Brazil
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Speaks English and very little Portuguese.
Registration: 01 August 2022
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Sandelwood soap by Kurterino
Asking for a friend who is a big fan of this type of soap (personally i don’t even really know what it is lol…). She usually buys this soap in Asia where it is A LOT cheaper than in Switzerland, now she asked me if it is also available ...
It's just a flavor of soap. I usually but lemongrass. I looked on shoppee n found this...is this it? Read More
Another tax question… by Kurterino
I had a little discussion with my accountant on Friday, and the gist of it is that he recommended to not file taxes at all, so I wanted to see how some of you guys are handling the tax situation. I’m getting a monthly pension from my home ...
Can't speak from a Swiss angle but I just provide my cdn tax docs n what my accountant in Cda filed. We have an accord with brazil. My Brazilian accountant takes all the info I paid for taxes in cda which is an absurd amount and files here. I ... Read More
How many here in Brazil had cosmetic or dental medical treatment by NewBrazil
I was just wondering if you had a medical procedure. What was it and how much did it cost. Example having MOHS surgery for a facial nodule that been show to be cancer. Mohs is the surgery that removed this result is 99% cure. In the USA without ...
@NewBrazil Yeah I had a hip replacement. N also alot of dental work done.some dentists are good while others are shit Don't trust just one source for a dentist. My cousin recommended the guy n I had an implant done. Guy did a shit job n had to get ... Read More
Advice before purchasing a property in Brazil by chereenhewitt1
Dear Expat Family,I hope this message finds you well.My mum has seen a property that she would like to purchase in Brazil and wanted some advice from anyone that has completed the purchase process, also if anyone could recommend an excellent ...
Having done this last yr.. I can tell you.. every agency is diff. You can't use one app like North America. Be very careful. Realtors will add on others..and everybody wants a piece of the commission making it harder. Two main things... use a ... 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 ...
@Kurterino Nah, I'm in sp state n Itau does it. I just paid mine day before yesterday. You can break it down into installments. Read More
Road safety in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Brazil as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Brazil, whether ...
@Cheryl Hahaha yer trying to be serious??? I can tell you.. turns signals almost never used. Pare.. no such thing as stop. Speeding is rampant and they all think they're aryton senna in the Indianapolis 500. Then bad enough they ... Read More
Another tax question… by Kurterino
I had a little discussion with my accountant on Friday, and the gist of it is that he recommended to not file taxes at all, so I wanted to see how some of you guys are handling the tax situation. I’m getting a monthly pension from my home ...
@Kurterino I've never heard of this. My pension is from Canada. I file n pay all my taxes there. My accountant here took all the info from the cdn taxes. I never had to pay anything. But I did have to show that I bought a place and a vehicle and ... Read More
Is lost What's App Safe? by roddiesho
My daughter just came up (Northeastern Brazil) from Rio where she lost her IPhone (with What`s App) on the street during Carnaval. Is her / my conversations / connections vulnerable now?Roddie in Retirement🕵
@roddiesho Report it to the cops...you might even get it back. I did. So did a friend of mine. Read More
Wise Multi-Currency Debit Card by Peter Itamaraca
This may be of interest: I recently applied for a Wise Multi-Currency Brazilian Debit Card. On to this I have loaded a bunch of BRL, but have also registered it for use with US$, GBP and Euros for travel purposes. As the exchange rates move in my ...
I bet they would take a Canadian cards. Many countries are standing up with Canada and Mexico by boycotting US Products and cash in retaliation to tariffs and coca cola calling ice on the Mexican immigrants. Read More
How long take Brazil Family Reunion Visa Approval After by Mantharali99
Hello Everyone. I applied Family Reunion Visa from Pakistan 3 times my visa got rejected within 3, 4 days under, again I applied from Brazil Embassy Riyadh Saudi Arab same my visa got rejected within two days. Recently I applied in October 15 2024 ...
@Mantharali99 Sent you a dm Read More
Relocation Companies by Expatax
Does anyone have recommendations for global relocation companies that provide services to Brazil?
@Expatax Yeah I do but you need to say from what country yer sending from. Don't use Move +international. I have one guy i can dm you his info that will be better. Do it from the brazilian side so you can 1)pay 1/2 up front n rest upon entry 2) ... Read More
Requirements for A Brazilian Drivers License by roddiesho
Specifically, how much Portuguese do you need to know in order to get the license?Roddie in Retirement🕵
@abthree Sao paulo. Read More
Requirements for A Brazilian Drivers License by roddiesho
Specifically, how much Portuguese do you need to know in order to get the license?Roddie in Retirement🕵
I did it n ot was really painful. Cdn not American. If you're in a small city way worse. Get your license translated. Detrans wants vehicle weight classes n everything. Cdn drivers let's you drive a scooter and a 5 ton truck on general class. What ... Read More
How to sale a property in Brasil without a bank account in Brazil by Aleit
Good evening, I'm in Italian and I'm currently in Brasil trying to sale some properties that my family received from an inheritance from a family member that lived in brasil for over 40 years. Neither myself or any other family member lives ...
@abthree Good.luck finding one knowledgeable in international laws and one that knows the country you're coming from. Read More
Immigration case by Mantharali99
Hello Recently I hired lawyer for the my family Reunion visa. Does anyone have immigration cases knowledge or experience share with me. As per my lawyer throughout his life career 70% cases results came positive. He will file writ of ...
@Mantharali99 Before you spend a shitload of cash on a lawyer..talknto Mike Becker. He knows all the outside of this. Read More