Peter Itamaraca
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 08 May 2023
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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
Tried to use my girlfriend CPF by NewBrazil
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn’t work. Did it twice still didn’t work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn’t work. This was just using a regular ...
You can say that you don`t have or remember your CPF, pay and walk out. Unless they give you a discount or something like that I wouldn't bother much. - @martinsan You MUST give a CPF number for any purchases over R$1000, under that value it is ... Read More
Tried to use my girlfriend CPF by NewBrazil
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn’t work. Did it twice still didn’t work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn’t work. This was just using a regular ...
@NewBrazil Possibly because her CPF is irregular, due to non-payment of taxes, did not vote or similar? Read More
98 lb dog to Brazil??? by sjpetzold
I am trying to move my 98 lb Giant Schnauzer to Brazil and it is becoming a nightmare! He needs such a large crate (700 size with possible extension) that most airlines that still move pets can’t move him due to the size. The only options that ...
I thought ESA's were no longer allowed to travel free with passengers a few years ago? Now they have to buy a ticket and larger ones must travel in the hold as baggage? 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 ...
@roddiesho I must point out that I am not an attorney, and I am only expressing an opinion based on my very limited experience. For proper professional advice I am sure your wife already has contacts for attorneys should she think this 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 ...
Just interested to know if she and her family just lived in the house weather there was any potential challenges. Roddie in Retirement 😎 - @roddieshoIf, as you say, her employment details including the use of the house were written in the ... 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 ...
@roddiesho Impossible to comment precisely without knowing the exact terms of employment and details. For example, was there a contract of employment, did you pay all the taxes, FGTS, etc, did the employee receive 1 month's annual paid holiday and ... 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 ...
@Kurterino Just remember that not all doctors/clinics/hospitals accept all medical insurance companies. So if you have a local health care provider that you imagine you might use in the future, make sure they accept your plan before you sign up to ... Read More
Retirement visa: renewal by Kurterino
I couldn’t find a list of requirements on how to renew a retirement visa. I have found a couple of articles stating that it’s easier than the original application, but no details. Has anyone more information on that ?
@Kurterino In my opinion your visa has ceased to exist, therefore it cannot be renewed and you must make a fresh application.Many years ago a friend of mine allowed his investor visa to lapse in a similar way, and he was refused permission to renew ... 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 Blonde I know people who have used an attorney (in Brazil) to get a retirement visa, and others who did it themselves from the UK. All were successful, but a lot less stress using an attorney, although obviously more costly. I particulrly ... 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
@cooke1965 We are a British couple, been living on the beach of the tropical island of Itamaracá in the NE for over 18 years now. Actually there are a handful of us here, as well as other nationalities, some here just for a few weeks or ... Read More
sophie, saling a pousada in bahia by sophiejacquet
After 20 magical years, it’s time for a new chapter ✨In 2003, I built this Pousada with the dream of creating an artist’s sanctuary — a space for creativity, connarection, and beauty.Life unfolded differently than I had ...
@sophiejacquet Where in Bahia? It is quite a big state..! Read More
Renewing your passport in Brazil by NewBrazil
My passport expires in April 2026. First question how many month before it expires should I start the process. Second what is the easy way to get it renewed. I been told you have to send it through the mail to Rio. Third is there any service that ...
To renew our British passports the first time we had to send them to Washington DC!But the last time we could do the whole process by mail to the UK, and they were quite quick to come back... Read More
ChatGPT & English by alan279
I have just discovered (maybe I'm late to the party?) that ChatGPT (and other jennies?) can answer questions like, "What is the average square meter asking price of new apartments in Ilhéus?", and get an answer in English!The answer may be ...
@alan279 Bear in mind that, in Brazil, there are often huge descrepancies between asking price and actual final selling price... Read More
Expats: how do you stretch your Reals further? by Pablo888
Oct 27, 2025The Reals reached US$1 = R$6 briefly this year. FX watchers would have jumped on the opportunity to move more in R$.Now, how do you optimize what you keep in R$ versus in Euro or dollar? The typical aggressive bank interest rate or ETF ...
I also have a company which is registered with the Simples Nacional tax scheme. This means that ALL income is taxed on a sliding scale, with exact % dependent in the previous 12 months sales. My accountant works this out, but for me is typically ... Read More