Move to Brazil

Mcours wrote:

Hello folks.
I am 33 y.o. lady and I want to move to Brazil.
I speak English and French.
Is it easy to manage myself without speaking portugese?
Is it possible finfing a job? What sectors?
Is there any courses available with tourist visa?
Thanks in advance

Google Translate is ok. It is a little difficult with out any knowledge of Portuguese.
Must have a work visa to work. Check the board as to this question.
Need a Student via to attend school. (Can find Portuguese courses or tutor for Portuguese.
Have good reserve funds for expenses. Some area have high rents. Smaller towns cheaper.

Mcours,

It's pretty much impossible to obtain permanent residency in Brazil unless,
1. You're the spouse of a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident, or
2. You're the domestic partner of a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident, or
3. You're the parent of a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident, or
4. You have an employment contract in hand from a company in Brazil, and the contract has been approved by the Labor Ministry, or
5. You have significant funds that you intend to invest in a profitmaking business in Brazil that will create jobs for Brazilians, approved by the Labor Ministry.

Coming to Brazil and looking for a legal job when you get here won't work, unless you already have some very good contacts.

English may be of limited use in the larger cities, but this is a monolingual country, and it's very difficult to navigate without at least some basic Portuguese.

You can get a student visa if you are enrolled in a Portuguese language course approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture.  You'll be able to stay in Brazil until the end of the course,but you won't be allowed to work.

Texanbrazil wrote:

Mcours wrote:

Hello folks.
I am 33 y.o. lady and I want to move to Brazil.
I speak English and French.
Is it easy to manage myself without speaking portugese?
Is it possible finfing a job? What sectors?
Is there any courses available with tourist visa?
Thanks in advance

Google Translate is ok. It is a little difficult with out any knowledge of Portuguese.
Must have a work visa to work. Check the board as to this question.
Need a Student via to attend school. (Can find Portuguese courses or tutor for Portuguese.
Have good reserve funds for expenses. Some area have high rents. Smaller towns cheaper.

Hi thank you for your answer
May i know names of smaller towns?

There are many more smaller cities than large to mention. I would suggest looking at the information about Brazil and see where they are and what the culture is like.
Also read as to climate in the regions and any business. Many are farming, fishing, tourist, and such. Some are KM's from a much larger city.
If looking for schools you need to find BR approved schools for Student Visas.
Good luck.

In the old days you would find an executive, and  be on a beck in call until they moved into Brazil, and work as a secretary for that executive. 

Your best bet is to find someone who need your services for typing or editing.

Or get some European or North American clients to do web development.   So learn how to code.   And do not expect a windfall in terms of the rates Brazilians will pay you.  Get clients in the US.

Oi Mcours
I live in Sao Paulo & you're welcome to call on me anytime your passing through,
I will give you the city tour! As to smaller towns I have been enjoying the coastal towns of Sao Sebastiao, It's only a bus trip away from Sao Paulo - Camburi is a favourite - Lots of laid back folk, not too expensive, a surfers paradise, lots of yoga, nice food, boa vibes..