archlab
American looking for information about Brazil
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American
Lives in Florian贸polis, Santa Cata
Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish, some French, some Arabic, some Igbo,& Yoruba
Registration: 22 September 2017
Why Not Wear Flip-Flops in Brazil? by Pablo888
For the fashionistas of the group - why not wear flip flops? I have been "warned" not to wear flip flops on my Rio visit. Why?I do not like wearing flip flops - I prefer clogs - but why is it not fashionable to wear flip flops? There are a great ...
@Pablo888Ever since I was a Kid, I've hated 'Flip-Flops' / "Chinelas'.Also, I don't want to become a Chinelao. Read More
Large money transfer to Brazil. What will happen? by Wout
Hi everyone.I am investing a substantial part of my funds in crypto currencies, and I intend to take the profits by the end of 2025. My fianc茅 (we are getting married this year) is Brazilian and I want to move my crypto assets to her ...
@Gasparzinho 777Hi. I sent a PM w/ a question.Best Regards,John Pastor(AL, GA - Bal. Camboriu, SC) Read More
Large money transfer to Brazil. What will happen? by Wout
Hi everyone.I am investing a substantial part of my funds in crypto currencies, and I intend to take the profits by the end of 2025. My fianc茅 (we are getting married this year) is Brazilian and I want to move my crypto assets to her ...
@WoutI'm not an expert, so some of these ideas might suck.聽 聽If anyone's an expert, please offer your feedback, as I haven't been to Brasil in several years, so this may not apply any longer.But here are some thoughts:1)聽 If it is too ... Read More
Travel from Salvador to S茫o Lu铆s (both in Bahia) by Kurterino
I was looking at my options and found that I could either rent a car and drive there, or fly. I did a quick search on ebookers, and it showed me prices starting at about 300$ US (return flight included), with both Latam and GOL.With a rental car, ...
I don't know if this is true for Bahia, but I have taken OniBuses from sta. Catarina to my wife's small town (12 hrs) in Rio Grande do Sul.I have to say that there have beenn some of the most comfortable travel that I have ever had.You do need to ... Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil by archlab
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:.聽The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ...
You didn't read my post, I can see.But thanks for the time & effort. Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil by archlab
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:.聽The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ...
@abthree This is the kind of info we need to know. Thank You! Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil by archlab
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:.聽The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ...
@BRBC Wow!You're good, thorough & dang fast!I agree. And so far, the best way I have found, is what you mentioned - using a US Credit Card Re: Volatility, I think that Tether/ USDT type of Crypto would be the best way to avoid that.However, the ... Read More
Dare I Do it...Crypto Used as Way to Access Cash in Brasil
I truly am a good guy & don't want to cause trouble, so I am making a post about Crypto with a lot of apprehension:.聽The goal of this post is to see if there's a better way to get access to our US (or wherever) money in ... Read More
Flying south to go north? by mberigan
How crazy is it that in order to fly north (USA) or northwest (Peru, Col么mbia, Central America) from Recife one had to first fly south to S茫o Paulo? ....and a lot of people have to do the same. I used to fly between Miami and Recife or ...
@Inubia I know that Africa to Brazil journey well. When I worked in Nigeria, the quickest way to South America was to go to Europe or the US.One time, my company, in it's infinite wisdom, sent me to Abu Dhabi, stayed the night, then flew to Brazil. ... Read More
General Political Climate in Brazil by 56tbourne
Now that the elections are over, was wondering what the general political tone in Brazil is now that Lula was elected. Will it have an effect on expats or laws? I know that Brazil is divided like it is in the US. It has always been a very ...
@56tbourne FWIW.I am married to a Brazilian and we have different takes on their politics. I am generally pretty Centrist American. My Wife would call herself liberal, but when it comes down to it she and her family, from the South, all supported ... Read More
transfer money to Brazil by timhoffnagle
I am trying to help my girlfriend's buy an apartment for her daughter and tried to send some money ($100,000) to her bank.聽 However, I just got an email that the Brazilian bank rejected the transfer.聽 Does anyone know why the payment might ...
@Texanbrazil聽Hi Tex.聽 Make relationships with the 'money-people'.聽 This is probably the best advice.Like I mentioned in my post - we dealt with our developer.聽 I can't recall the specifics, but I believe he made it easy for us to ... Read More
transfer money to Brazil by timhoffnagle
I am trying to help my girlfriend's buy an apartment for her daughter and tried to send some money ($100,000) to her bank.聽 However, I just got an email that the Brazilian bank rejected the transfer.聽 Does anyone know why the payment might ...
@timhoffnagle聽Hi Tim.Several years ago, my wife at the time(Brasileira) & I bought a couple of apartments.聽聽I don't know how things are right now, but here's what we did:1)聽 First Apto:聽 We made a down payment and ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child by archlab
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ...
FWIW, I wrote to the Atlanta Consulado by EMAIL & it they got back to me in the 2 days that their website promised. A side note: An Inquiry via EMAIL is SO MUCH better than having to make an appointment with them at 'Diplomatic ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child by archlab
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ...
Thanks abthree! I was just composing my email to the Atlanta Consulate....and, Yes, "Fingers Crossed". I guess I should adopt that as a motto, LOL. And although it's more wishful & kinda selfish thinking....maybe this ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child by archlab
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ...
Thank you very much for the time & information that you have given. I am very impressed & appreciative for your help. As for the status of my Perm Resident/Green Card, I am here: It has not expired (2023), but I have been away for 6 years ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child by archlab
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ...
Oi! Thanks for the reply. Here are some extra points: 1) Yes, my child is still a minor. 2) Also, he & his Mom are still in the US. 3) I already have my 'Residencia Permanente'/Brasilian 'Green Card'. However, I am ... Read More
Applying for Brasilian Citizenship via Brasilian Child
Hi. I am a US citizen who is the father of a child who has U.S. and Brazilian citizenship. I was married to a Brazilian, but we got divorced a couple of years ago. However, I would like to continue my ties with Brasil, and possibly settle there, ... Read More
Permanent Resident Question
Hi. I got my Permanent Residence (Brasilian Green Card) in the Fall of 2014 & left Nov 2014, but did so on my still valid Tourist Visa (good until 2023, I believe). I did not have any recollection of limits on the time which you could be out ... Read More
Parenting in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being a parent can be challenging, and even more so when moving abroad, but it can also be an enriching experience. Tell us more below about your role as a parent in Brazil. How are you experiencing your parental role in your ...
We generally bring our 6yr old up in the USA, but when in Brazil for extended durations, we have had our son in local pre-schools. Some are terrible & you have to monitor closely. Others, however, have their classes on real-time video which ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Brazil by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Brazil (cultural adaptation, ...
Try Lagos, Nigeria. Or Luanda, Angola! My US home is in Atlanta, where our traffic is bad, but it ain't B-A-D. Everyone in the USA who complains about our inconveniences needs to be put into Sao Paulo, or Lagos, or Luanda for a week or two. ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Brazil by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Brazil (cultural adaptation, ...
I know what you mean. The need to just add that extra bit of inconvenience isn't so much to show who's boss. It seems more like a behavior that's just in-grained & natural. Anyway, FWIW, here's how I deal with the day-to-day ... Read More
how to renew tourist visa?
If you're in a city that has a Consulate, call them to see if you can make an appointment. Usually you have to, but might be able to 'walk-in'. Their hours are even less than banker's hours, so get everything done before you go. ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Brazil. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
In the South, and probably most other states in Brasil, there's always a Churrascara...so we never run out of reasons to do Churrasco on Sundays. That goes from Picanha, to Camaroes (not the car...just no accents on my US keyboard). We also ... Read More
Brazilian Consulate in DC (permanent resident visa) by KenAquarius
Has anyone here gone through the process of getting the permanent resident visa from them? I have to go through them because the state I live in falls under their jurisdiction. I am American. My wife is Brazilian. We have been married more than 10 ...
Yes, I know what you mean. We would've tried Floripa, but Itajai was much closer (& I was tired of getting pulled over at the Rodoviaria:) Anyway, The bright spot about the Itajai location is that the Food Court is pretty good... Read More
Brazilian Consulate in DC (permanent resident visa) by KenAquarius
Has anyone here gone through the process of getting the permanent resident visa from them? I have to go through them because the state I live in falls under their jurisdiction. I am American. My wife is Brazilian. We have been married more than 10 ...
I wish that we had your experience. In our city, Itajai, it took multiple trips with often different requirements from the local office. This was compounded by a very limited amount of appointment slots & very short office hours. This was all ... Read More
Brazilian Consulate in DC (permanent resident visa) by KenAquarius
Has anyone here gone through the process of getting the permanent resident visa from them? I have to go through them because the state I live in falls under their jurisdiction. I am American. My wife is Brazilian. We have been married more than 10 ...
Yes. Probably there are more in the South. Seems like there's enough demand to find more of these guys. But hey! That's Brasil. Read More
Shipping Vehicle from USA by jkbvols2000
Does anyone have knowledge or have shipped their motorcycle or car from USA to Brasil. Where can I get the info. Thanks JB
Hi Jland192. What does Brasil consider to be 'classic'? Is there a website that you know of that gives some guidance? Read More
Brazilian Consulate in DC (permanent resident visa) by KenAquarius
Has anyone here gone through the process of getting the permanent resident visa from them? I have to go through them because the state I live in falls under their jurisdiction. I am American. My wife is Brazilian. We have been married more than 10 ...
If I had it to do over, I would find a great Brazilian lawyer who specializes in Immigration. I echo the frustration, delays & ridiculous circular paperwork involved. If I didn't have my wife' Portuguese to lean on, I would never have ... Read More
Permanent Visa at Pol铆cia Federal by angelicaody
Hello everyone! So, I've just been to Delegacia de Pol铆cia Federal in my jurisdiction (Rio Grande do Sul, Passo Fundo) and they have only one person handling the Immigration department(...). My husband lands in Brazil on 27th March on ...
Back when I did my Perm. Residence paperwork in 2014, I had the same problem with Haitian Refugees clogging up the system. I wish we could take care of this stuff from a Consulate so that we didn't have to be in such limbo. Read More
Cie renewal at 10 years by Pahome104
I have a permanent resident visa in brazil because of marriage (and now 2 kids) since june 2010. I moved back to the us when my son was born. I travel back every 2 years to keep my visa active. I see now my cie expires Aug 2020...at this point i ...
Thx Jim.....Guess I'd better start looking for a good priced ticket to Sta. Catarina in 5yrs, 馃槂 Read More
Cie renewal at 10 years by Pahome104
I have a permanent resident visa in brazil because of marriage (and now 2 kids) since june 2010. I moved back to the us when my son was born. I travel back every 2 years to keep my visa active. I see now my cie expires Aug 2020...at this point i ...
Hi. I will also have to renew my Permanent Residence, not until 2023, though. My question is: Can you renew at a Consulate? Or does one have to go to Policia Federal in your State of Residence? From the process I went through in getting the ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
You should see my writing, can't be as bad as mine....esp. With the auto-spell checker'. I shudder to think abt what it does to my Portuguese writing =-O Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
Hi all. Please forgive me if this question has already been covered on this forum: I got my Permanent Resident status in 2014. Since I'm away from home on an out-of-town job, I don't have my 'Green Card'. (so to speak) with me at ... Read More