roddiesho
American expat in Brazil
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American
Speaks Fluent Funny and A little Brazilian Portuguese. After I say Bom Dia, you are on your own.
Registration: 10 November 2022
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Brazilian Employment // Occupancy Law by roddiesho
I am posting this for a bit of feedback on Brazilian Law. Our Idyllic life in Brazil had a major problem when my wife's second in command made what my wife and I (and any adult 30 and over) would consider a major misstep.The bottom line was that she ...
@mjs30170 Given how difficult it is to find good, hard-working employees in Brazil, especially domestic help you can trust, you might want to find a way to get over this: she is young and invited someone over to her home -- unless you expressly ... Read More
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 ...
Cheryl,Just to get it out of the way as Dave Ramsey says, "I live like no one else" Due to a combination of care for my Brazilian Born 2nd mother and my 99year old Father's last wish to watch over her and that thing called an exchange rate I moved ... Read More
Christmas in Brasil by Kat2202
Hi everyone, I will be arriving in Brazil in a few days. But worried as I will be spending Christmas alone this year and would prefer to travel rather than stay at my place. Don't want to get depressed or sad, so im looking for input on ...
@Kat2202 I live in a very small village in Northeastern Brazil. Since I don't know where you are located now and how much travel you would do from there, I would generally suggest getting comfortable in your place with some cold or hot cocoa ... Read More
Brazilian Employment // Occupancy Law by roddiesho
I am posting this for a bit of feedback on Brazilian Law. Our Idyllic life in Brazil had a major problem when my wife's second in command made what my wife and I (and any adult 30 and over) would consider a major misstep.The bottom line was that she ...
@Peter Itamaraca Thanx! I am guessing we covered it all. Other than this misstep we always had a great relationship, so I forsee it has ended there. I especially never underestimate my wife. Even though she never graduated from High School, she is ... Read More
Brazilian Employment // Occupancy Law by roddiesho
I am posting this for a bit of feedback on Brazilian Law. Our Idyllic life in Brazil had a major problem when my wife's second in command made what my wife and I (and any adult 30 and over) would consider a major misstep.The bottom line was that she ...
@Peter Itamaraca So since you were nice enough to help me with my situation I will provide the context. We live in Northeastern Brazil in a very, very large property. There are three houses on the property. My wife and 98year old mother, Mine and ... Read More
Brazilian Employment // Occupancy Law by roddiesho
I am posting this for a bit of feedback on Brazilian Law. Our Idyllic life in Brazil had a major problem when my wife's second in command made what my wife and I (and any adult 30 and over) would consider a major misstep.The bottom line was that she ...
@Peter Itamaraca 1). YES, everything was in her contract 2). We built the house on the property that also has my house and my wife's house, so it was never abandoned. Just interested to know if she and her family just lived in the house weather ... Read More
Brazilian Employment // Occupancy Law
I am posting this for a bit of feedback on Brazilian Law. Our Idyllic life in Brazil had a major problem when my wife's second in command made what my wife and I (and any adult 30 and over) would consider a major misstep.The bottom line was that she ... Read More
Car rental outside airport for regular trips by Kat2202
I have a question and it may have been covered on another thread but i can't find info.Can I rent a car from local car rental agencies using only my valid US driver's license? I plan to rent a car occasionally for weekends or short trips. Since I ...
@Kat2202 This is from an experience I had in the USA (Logan Airport), so it may not happen in Brazil. I rented a car at an airport car rental location. Unfortunately, it was a busy weekend, and I was extremely close to them not having anything since ... Read More
US Phone Number by alan279
Google just terminated my virtual phone number. Where can I get a new US phone number?
@Marcos999 October 22nd and the majority of weeks before I have been able to call the USA SSA with no problem. I do have a special number Verizon got me (301) area code that covers my Brazilian Phone number and of course, I have a VPN. In the near ... Read More
Regular IDP works in Brazil for a year? by mdorn934
I’m moving permanently to Floripa in 5 months and want to know if Brasil accepts a regular IDP for a driver’s license until I get my Brasilian one? I know they are only good for a year.Thanks!
@abthree Well we didn't get on the road the same way, but we ended up in the right place. Yes, my wife got her IDP using my daughters address while her USA Driver's license was still good. Since she failed the Brazilian Drivers test twice, the IDP ... Read More
Opened Account with Banco Do Brazil. Do I Need to Inform? by roddiesho
Do I need to inform someone? This was in my EXPAT - E-MAIL. "Many expatriates still don't realize they must declare their foreign bank accounts to their home country's authorities. If you've moved to Brazil, Poland, or the UAE and opened bank ...
@abthree Thanx! You are very helpful; I would never confuse you for an ordinary "tax advisor"I do not Forsee this happening in the future. When I first came here three years ago, my brother sentme an extra $10,000 from the sale of our parents' ... Read More
Regular IDP works in Brazil for a year? by mdorn934
I’m moving permanently to Floripa in 5 months and want to know if Brasil accepts a regular IDP for a driver’s license until I get my Brasilian one? I know they are only good for a year.Thanks!
@abthree Apparently my wife got an IDP using our daughter's American Adress in order to get her Brazilian Driver's License. Since we basically got our MD. Driver's License on the same day (we were born 5 days apart) and they both expire in 2027, I ... Read More
Opened Account with Banco Do Brazil. Do I Need to Inform?
Do I need to inform someone? This was in my EXPAT - E-MAIL. "Many expatriates still don't realize they must declare their foreign bank accounts to their home country's authorities. If you've moved to Brazil, Poland, or the UAE and opened bank ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Brazil as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
@alan279 My mother's maiden name appears on my birth certificate.Roddie in Retirement😎 Read More
Visa requirements for American citizens to enter Brasil by Hugodc2000
Hello everybody, since the government of Brasil requires a Visa to USA citizens I can tell that my experience in this area is complicated part of the requirements of this paperwork is inside the Consulate of Brasil in my area San Francisco, I ...
@Hugodc2000 For the future you may consider a direct personal tactic. Every Professional Job I obtained in my major after college was because I knew someone at the company and they recommended me / guided me through the process. Now that I am ... Read More