Pablo888
American looking for information about Brazil
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863
About me
American
Lives in Florianópolis, Sant
Registration: 12 May 2023
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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 ...
Please send some pictures and details, I'm interested as I live in Brazil - @Joesphwilliams834Nov 3, 2025Not selling anything here - but there are a number of Brits on the forum who can provide information about Brazil. @peter_itamaraca is one of ... 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 ...
@Pablo888In the end, is it better to keep cash in the US or move it to Brazil? - @Pablo888 Maybe not keep all your eggs in one basket? 😀 Seriously, do you have accountants in Brazil and the US (and other relevant countries) to advise you? - ... 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 ...
@Pablo888 Would a Certificado de Depósito Bancário (CDB) help you? - @alan279 28 Oct 2025Certificate of deposits can be good in Brazil. I am not sure if CDs pay interests as dividends. In the US, dividends are taxable. I was under ... Read More
Expats: how do you stretch your Reals further?
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 ... 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 ...
Well I followed instructions inside the consulate, filled, downloaded documents, and printed the form, I assume that I have to send the form, photos, travel tickets and fees by mail - @Hugodc2000 25 Sept 2025Have you tried the e-visa application ... 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 24 Sept 2025The visa requirement for American citizens have been discussed extensively in the following threadshttps://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-am … -page.htmlhttps://www.expat.com/en/forum/south-am … ... Read More
Approval of citizenship and real-world experience..MJSP/PF by Nomad Mundo
Greetings to all....My citizenship was finally approved last week. The new system (Naturalizar-se Brasileiro) allowed me to do everything on my own. Aside from the PF, I appreciate their system. You're all welcome to share your most current ...
I am at the very final stage; about two weeks ago, two PF agents came to my home around 13:00 on a weekday. - @Jesus H Chrysler 8 Sept 2025How long did the whole process take? Not sure whether the process depends on where you are located... Read More
Three Phase Power in Brasil by alan279
If there are three overhead power lines on every street in my neighborhood, is that 3 phase power? With transformers distributing 127 volt and 220 volt electricity to shops and residences? Does that sound correct?Can I install a 50 kw DC fast ...
Check your meter head. You'll have two hots and a ground, which is called "split phase" but is actually only considered single phase. - @Jesus H Chrysler 8 Sept 2025Are you sure that it is not 2 hots and 1 neutral return? I would never put 1 hot ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Brazil can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
29 August 2025Good question Cheryl.I am not retired and I do not think that I will ever be. I might as well behave like I am already retired now.Rule 1- be financially independent. This includes having savings for the rainy day etc…. The ... Read More
Question about money transfer using Wise
29 August 2025I noticed something funny about money transfer using Wise. I am not sure if there is a catch or whether I am doing something wrong. I searched the web and could not find any suitable answer.Here is the question:Background - I am ... Read More
CPF for foreigners by angelicaody
Hi!Does anybody know if getting a CPF on a tourist visa is possible?Thanks
@Latam Expat 27 August 2025Sorry for the delayed response. Re: online purchases - you don't need to have a CPF to do an online purchase. I think that there is a cost limit above which need to have a CPF.Since you have a CPF, I do not see any ... Read More
Cost of living in the USA in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in the USA, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to the USA or already living ...
26 August 2025FYI - here is a site that has comparative living costs in various cities -> https://livingcost.org/best/united-states Read More
Celpe-Bras Requirement for Brazilian Citizenship by Pablo888
This was a topic that was brought up about a year ago and I wanted to give an update.For those who are applying for citizenship, I just finished the equivalent certification for that requirement.I just finished Level A2 of Portuguese for Foreigners ...
@dedecadaver August 18, 2025The FAAP CELPE BRAS course info is found here -> https://www.faap.br/internacionalizacao/celpe/The Program Director is Silvia Burim.Please do contact them directly. I believe that there is a CELPE BRAS exam in October ... Read More
Three Phase Power in Brasil by alan279
If there are three overhead power lines on every street in my neighborhood, is that 3 phase power? With transformers distributing 127 volt and 220 volt electricity to shops and residences? Does that sound correct?Can I install a 50 kw DC fast ...
@Pablo888 What are the 3 phase issues in Brazil? - @alan279 August 12, 2025I am not sure that there is 3 phase supply in my place. Who knows? I know of some of the problems in British Columbia where I did some work... Nothing is ever perfect. ... Read More
Three Phase Power in Brasil by alan279
If there are three overhead power lines on every street in my neighborhood, is that 3 phase power? With transformers distributing 127 volt and 220 volt electricity to shops and residences? Does that sound correct?Can I install a 50 kw DC fast ...
@alan279 It is difficult to comment on one neighbourhood that I do not know, when there are so many variances all over Brazil...! I do not know what the rating is for your transformers, but it does make sense they will all be rated the same... - ... Read More