ibdegen
American looking for information about Brazil
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About me
American
Speaks I am a native English speaker and I am studying Portuguese. I studied French and Spanish in the past.
Registration: 28 September 2022
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Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Brazil
USA
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Bad airport experiences by antonioggriffin
I think Dec 30,2023 was my second worst experience....One minute late at the check out desk and I hear...I guess you will have to pay for another ticket.... Latam/Delta cannot fix this because I booked through a third party which is Priceline.. Five ...
I think another place in hell is reserved for passengers who arrive with many overweight bags and repack/redistribute the contents on the floor in front of the ticket agent instead of stepping away and getting back in line when done. Read More
My Debit card is stuck in Customs by NewBrazil
Has anyone experience with having a debit card or credit card replacement sent from the USA. Right now my replacement debit card they are saying. Your package has been delayed due to a Government Agency hold. It showed it passed thru the scan the ...
@NewBrazil no fee or duty was charged to me. Read More
My Debit card is stuck in Customs by NewBrazil
Has anyone experience with having a debit card or credit card replacement sent from the USA. Right now my replacement debit card they are saying. Your package has been delayed due to a Government Agency hold. It showed it passed thru the scan the ...
I've had two American credit cards stolen in Brasil. The first was replaced FedEx two day and was received promptly. The second time, Visa sent it by snail mail. It was stolen before it got to me. The thief(ves) bought 4 French bulldogs with it at ... 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 ...
It's this way because of the law supporting full employment for lawyers LOL Read More
Fine for late declaration of foreign bank account by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, I'm an expat and permanent resident of Brazil, although currently I'm not in Brazil but will return there. I know this is a dumb mistake, but I figured out recently that I should have declared my foreign bank account with the RF. It ...
Can you recommend a tax attorney in Niteroi? Read More
Carnê-Leão by ibdegen
Sorry if this is covered in another topic, but I have not found anything. I am a retired American with a permanent residence visa. I have been paying taxes for the past two years in Brasil and am getting ready to file a return for 2025. For the ...
Thanks @thetravelfox. This is very helpful. Read More
Carnê-Leão by ibdegen
Sorry if this is covered in another topic, but I have not found anything. I am a retired American with a permanent residence visa. I have been paying taxes for the past two years in Brasil and am getting ready to file a return for 2025. For the ...
Thanks @abthree. I will share this info with my accountant. It's very helpful. Read More
Carnê-Leão
Sorry if this is covered in another topic, but I have not found anything. I am a retired American with a permanent residence visa. I have been paying taxes for the past two years in Brasil and am getting ready to file a return for 2025. For the ... 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 ...
The PF in Niteroi is in Plaza Shopping. But the PF in Rio is in Santos Dumont Airport. Read More
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 am happily using NordVPN. It has a lot of servers worldwide, and the connections are fast and high quality. It also has some free bells and whistles like a password manager and other security features. Before NordVPN, I tried SurfShark VPN and was ... 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 ...
@Mark BlondeIn my opinion you should apply to the Federal Police in Brasil instead of a consolate in LA. I have a great attorney in SP who facilitated my retirement visa. She can answer all of your questions and get the job done. She has all the US ... 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
@alan279 Were these Zenni glasses? I have the Zennis I brought from California. I looked at the site and didn't see any mention of shipping to Brasil. What am I missing? If not Zenni, would you please share who the Chinese vendor is? TIA. Read More
US Phone Number by alan279
Google just terminated my virtual phone number. Where can I get a new US phone number?
@alan279 I have my US phone number with unlimited roaming in all of Latin America from AT&T, including unlimited data, voice, etc. It also includes free HBO. Not the cheapest option, though. Read More
Brazil Green Energy by alan279
Brazil's energy supply is primarily from renewable energy sources: hydro, solar and wind.Why aren't there more electric cars and busses in Brazil?Alan
@alan279 I see lots of electric cars here in Niteroi. Mostly Chinese, e.g., BYD, and also Volvo. Read More
How Long Did It Take to Get Your CRNM? Recent Data Points Please! by Latam Expat
Hi all. There's a wealth of information on how to get any number of processes done in Brazil on this forum, including applying for residency, for instance on the basis of family reunion. However, how long this application is currently taking has ...
FWIW, It has been close to three months and I am still waiting to hear about my plastic CRMN card. Read More