Peter Itamaraca
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 08 May 2023
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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 ...
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 ... Read More
Brazil migratory year rules by thehecticheretic
Hi guys,I need some guidance regarding an issue with entering Brazil. I hold a Moroccan passport which allows me to visit Brazil for upto 90 days per entry for a total of 180 days per year. And this year I made 4 trips there and accumulated 179 ...
I believe it may also vary according to which PF office you ask. At Recife airport they have always (up til now, at least) talked about 180 days in any moving 12 month period. So interpretation of the law may vary geographically as well...!Best to ... Read More
How do I become a reading or obtain an RG by pablov
Hello,I am a U.S. citizen married to a Brazilian national. We were legally married in the United States and have already registered the marriage in Brazil.Due to ongoing immigration processing in the U.S., we are currently living apart. At this ...
@pablov If you are in a position to buy residential real estate now in Brazil, this could lead to a CRNM without you having to live in Brazil, by applying for the so-called Golden Visa. In N or NE Brazil this would require an investment in excess of ... Read More
Nubank account by FahadQ
Hi, how is everyone?I wanted to ask can I create a Nubank account while I wait for my immigration card? I already have my CPF. I'm trying to do it with the app but it keeps asking me for an ID. Any idea what I can do? please let me know.Thanks!
@hagece8690 Actually you can get proofs of address with just a CPF, passport ID and no CRNM. That is how many foreigners have bills in their name for their holiday/investment homes here. A rental contract can also serve as a proof of address... Read More
Nubank account by FahadQ
Hi, how is everyone?I wanted to ask can I create a Nubank account while I wait for my immigration card? I already have my CPF. I'm trying to do it with the app but it keeps asking me for an ID. Any idea what I can do? please let me know.Thanks!
@FahadQ Bear in mind that ebanks like Nubank do not have a SWIFT code or similar, so if you want to transfer internationally to your Nubank account you must use another service like Wise... Read More
Divorce and CRNM Card by Gbawekanu
Hi everyone — looking for guidance from expats (and anyone who’s been through something similar) on Brazilian residency after divorce.I met a Brazilian woman in 2021. We got married after we arrived in Brazil, and I was issued an RNE / ...
@GbawekanuThis question has been raised before, so search other threads for more info... But the short answer is that although the reason for the resident visa has ceased (divorce), it is unlikely that the PF will turn up and throw you out of ... Read More
Income tax question by chefjim
Ola Gente,I'm in the process of applying for a VITEM XIV visa, and have been doing a lot of reading through this site for help. Can someone please tell me if I would be subject to Brasilian income tax on the profit after I sell my home in the US? ...
I agree with Abthree. When I sold in the UK many years ago, the answer was no. When I sold in Florida a few years ago, the answer was still no. Read More
UK expats living in Brasil by cooke1965
Anyone that would like to discuss what really living in Brasil is like. The advantages and disadvantages. Share stories and maybe help each other with solutions to fit with the Brasilian way of life
@Danny Boyle It is really difficult to establish cross-country contacts in a country as large as Brazil, but this forum may be your best bet. Unfortunately I cannot help ikn other areas, but good luck...! 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 ...
Let’s say I can’t get a boleto for 2026, for whatever reason, from the internet app. Would/should the local emplacadora be able to resolve this, or would I have to go to the nearest DETRAN office? - @Kurterino It could be that you are ... 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 In Pernambuco, (and therefore I guess all states), if you go to your state DETRAN website you can download the bill for your annual car taxes, etc (IPVA). Mine is Detran-PE, and once you have identified yourself, it is very easy to print ... Read More
Looking for suggestions for Skype phone number by CariocaNY
Happy Holidays to all:As most probably know, Skype phone #s are over. That is, the ability to have a U.S. phone number to receive calls and texts is no longer being renewed.Does anyone know of a RELIABLE alternative.I see alternatives on the web but ...
If you are liable to receive calls/texts from the same numbers repeatedly, why not use Whatsapp - and it is secure and free? Everyone does here... Read More
Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil. by abthree
Please note that this English translation is for informational purposes only, and is neither authoritative nor definitive. The authoritative document in Portuguese on which this translation is based can be accessed through the link at ...
@montrealist Bear in mind that everyone receives different passports at least every 10 years. I am now on my third one since coming to Brazil, and it has never been an issue, even when documents mention my original one, and I am using a different ... Read More
CPF renewal/confirmation by Kurterino
It has been discussed that starting this year (2025), foreigners have to renew (or confirm) their CPF every year. (For those who didn’t know, here’s the explanation: ...
I wonder if this also applies to people like me, who have left temporarily for a year or so but before the two year deadline of returning to Brasil? I checked my CPF and it seems to be "regular" for now... - @UhOhDetran If you still have an active ... Read More
CPF renewal/confirmation by Kurterino
It has been discussed that starting this year (2025), foreigners have to renew (or confirm) their CPF every year. (For those who didn’t know, here’s the explanation: ...
@Kurterino My understanding is that only foreigners who are not resident in Brazil (ie those who DO NOT have an active permanent visa), have to do this renewal of the CPF. As you have a permanent retirement visa, even if you are not actually using ... 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 ...
@abthree We used to get those bags as well, when we first arrived years ago. Nightmare without the jug, (nobody told us, so we did not have one), as the bag collapsed as soon as you opened it, and the milk went everywhere...!We have had natural milk ... Read More