UhOhDetran
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Registration: 19 October 2023
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Atestado de residência no exterior by UhOhDetran
Just wondering if anyone (Brazilian or expat) left Brazil for a while and then applied for a "Atestado de residência no exterior". It's a document that you apply for and get from the embassy stating that you've been living outside of Brazil ...
Just a quick update that the embassy said that they wouldn't accept the AirBNB receipt, but it's not a big deal because the lease starts two weeks later....so a bit of a delay. Hopefully it will work out and I'll update everyone when it does in case ... Read More
Atestado de residência no exterior by UhOhDetran
Just wondering if anyone (Brazilian or expat) left Brazil for a while and then applied for a "Atestado de residência no exterior". It's a document that you apply for and get from the embassy stating that you've been living outside of Brazil ...
Your first tax return as a PR is where you declare your landed assets to the RF. You have a short time period before and after your landed date to bring money and items into the country tax free, then it's over and done.Now, it's Brasil, so, I'm ... Read More
Atestado de residência no exterior by UhOhDetran
Just wondering if anyone (Brazilian or expat) left Brazil for a while and then applied for a "Atestado de residência no exterior". It's a document that you apply for and get from the embassy stating that you've been living outside of Brazil ...
I reviewed your post history quickly, and it seems you left Brasil, went back to Canada, are now wanting to go back, is that correct ? If yes, the question becomes, did you file a tax return in Brasil at any point ?If yes, you cannot claim the tax ... Read More
Atestado de residência no exterior
Just wondering if anyone (Brazilian or expat) left Brazil for a while and then applied for a "Atestado de residência no exterior". It's a document that you apply for and get from the embassy stating that you've been living outside of Brazil ... Read More
New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
I would possibly but carefully ignore it! If it's just some Whatsapp then they probably don't have anything to use against your girlfriend.Also, I hate the fact that so many places ask for a CPF. But I never give it to them (I know in some places ... 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... Read More
Return to Brazil (perm resident): need visa? by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, I think I know the answer to this but I'm not sure. Basically, I have a CRNM card, permanent resident of Brazil, via family reunion. I left Brazil temporarily in January 2025 for work, and now I'm planning on returning before the "two year ...
Okay thanks! I do have some cameras because I'm a photographer, but I've had them for years and even previously brought them into Brazil before when I lived there and I didn't have a problem then either. Read More
Return to Brazil (perm resident): need visa? by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, I think I know the answer to this but I'm not sure. Basically, I have a CRNM card, permanent resident of Brazil, via family reunion. I left Brazil temporarily in January 2025 for work, and now I'm planning on returning before the "two year ...
Thanks so much for the reply! Also, would you know if I would have to make a list of items I bought overseas during this time for customs? Actually, I didn't get too much, but I did replace a few things that were getting old so I'm wondering if I'll ... Read More
Return to Brazil (perm resident): need visa?
Hey guys, I think I know the answer to this but I'm not sure. Basically, I have a CRNM card, permanent resident of Brazil, via family reunion. I left Brazil temporarily in January 2025 for work, and now I'm planning on returning before the "two year ... Read More
Taxes: Trying to file declaração de saída by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, until 2025 I lived in Brazil, but I moved away to Canada in January 2025. I'm trying to file the "declaração de saída" since I won't be a tax resident of Brazil. So, I'm trying to use the IRPF program to do so. ...
Edit: okay, I figured it out. I have to file the communicação first, then the declaração with the IPRF 2026 when it comes out. Sorry folks for taking up the space. Read More
Taxes: Trying to file declaração de saída
Hey guys, until 2025 I lived in Brazil, but I moved away to Canada in January 2025. I'm trying to file the "declaração de saída" since I won't be a tax resident of Brazil. So, I'm trying to use the IRPF program to do so. ... Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@abthree Thank you for the very detailed answer and the official source! Yes, it looks like a 1 year absense is okay! Read More
Finding a country to retire in by GuestPoster108899
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
Just drop the requirement of English speaking and learn another language. It will open up MANY options.. Read More
Finding a country to retire in by GuestPoster108899
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
@David Vankerkhoven Croatia is a little pricey, so it's not my favorite, but it's beautiful and has a lot to recommend it. I'm now a PR of Bulgaria, the EU's poorest member. Taxes are low, property is cheap to buy and own, and the cost of living ... Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@Peter Itamaraca That is interesting. It makes sense. The idea would be to leave for a year on an assignment and just come back after. Read More