Peter Itamaraca
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 08 May 2023
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Remember: When Changing Phones... by Pablo888
April 4, 2026I just upgraded my phone (twice) recently. The upgrade path was easy but one thing I did not do before wiping out my old phone is:Make sure to login in both the old and new phone and transfer the account from the old to the new by QR ...
@hagece8690 For those of us that have investments on the island of Itamaracá-PE, Caixa is the only local option... Read More
Updating RNM with New Passport – Process in Brazil by Shahbaz Shaikh786
Hi everyone,I returned to Brazil with a new passport, but my RNM (Registro Nacional Migratório) is still linked to my old passport. There was no issue or fine at immigration.I’d like to know the correct process to update this with the ...
@Shahbaz Shaikh786 @abthree is exactly correct. I have renewed my British passport twice now, while living in Brazil, and I still have my permanent visa, property records, powers of attorney and numerous other documents referencing my old passports, ... 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 ...
In my experience the PF department that deals with foreigners are usually located in airports that receive international flights - for obvious reasons...! Read More
Banking and transferring money from the U.S. by onthabay
Hello, My name is Rick. I live in a small town in the state of SP. I am married to a Brazilian, and I retired last year and we moved here. I have been trying to open a bank account in my name, showed them my CPF # and my permanent residencey card, ...
I was once told that the manager that opens a bank account for a foreigner is entirely responsible for the conduct of that account, if found to be used fraudently - money laundering, financing crime, tax evasion, etc. This might explain why there is ... Read More
Banking and transferring money from the U.S. by onthabay
Hello, My name is Rick. I live in a small town in the state of SP. I am married to a Brazilian, and I retired last year and we moved here. I have been trying to open a bank account in my name, showed them my CPF # and my permanent residencey card, ...
@onthabay I agree with @abthree. We have been involved in opening numerous bank accounts for foreigners at Caixa, with just a protocolo (or the actual CRNM), a valid passport and a CPF. No proof of source of income was required. 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 ...
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