bloomboy
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Residency permit holder getting married by bloomboy
-edit:Now posted in the 'Getting married in Brazil'' thread/forum/viewtopic.php?id=150290&p=3#5583961
Thanks @abthree! What do you think the chances are of me being able to confirm everything here in Brazil, and not having to return to the UK for anything? I read about folk requiring a recent up to date Birth Certificate Apostile, i am not sure if ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Brazil or who are about to get married in Brazil to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Brazil? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
I have a Brazilian girlfriend of a few years & feeling it's finally time for us to get hitched. Ive been living and working in Sao Paulo for five years now, I am a UK citizen with a 10 year Brazilian residency permit granted because of my work.I ... Read More
Residency permit holder getting married
-edit:Now posted in the 'Getting married in Brazil'' thread/forum/viewtopic.php?id=150290&p=3#5583961 Read More
Hanoi Apartments vs H岷籱 living
Hi I am moving to Hanoi in a few months, I am from the UK but work in Sao Paulo. I am not a fan of new apartment blocks, air conditioning, 24hr security etc and prefer to live in a neighbourhood that is more part of a local community, I like the ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi! I'm Jay and will be moving to Hanoi for work. Born in the UK, living in Brazil, i'm a little preoccupied with the move and what I expect! Read More
Schools in Sao Paulo
Hi folks, I just wanted to ask you has anyone any experiences of (free) state run schools for children here in Sao Paulo city centre ? Are the free state schools really as under resourced and as bad as the stories make them out to be? Surely there ... Read More
Commuting to Sao Paulo City from the South East Coast by bloomboy
I took my current job a little under 3 years ago leaving the UK with my ideal vision of life, living beside the beach enjoying the Brazilian culture, one step closer to paradise. Except I have been living in the city centre of Sao Paulo ever since ...
Hi Texanbrazil, thanks for the advice, shame about the VW these were a good choice to go for in the UK. I guess what would help me is to understand a little of what is necessary from a car using it as a weekend driver in and out of the city? Sao ... Read More
Commuting to Sao Paulo City from the South East Coast by bloomboy
I took my current job a little under 3 years ago leaving the UK with my ideal vision of life, living beside the beach enjoying the Brazilian culture, one step closer to paradise. Except I have been living in the city centre of Sao Paulo ever since ...
Hi Robal, haha, the things we put ourselves through as students! Where was that - the states? I was speaking to an old professor here in S.P. he used to drive out to Camburi in the late 80's from Sao Paulo city when the road was just an old dirt ... Read More
Commuting to Sao Paulo City from the South East Coast
I took my current job a little under 3 years ago leaving the UK with my ideal vision of life, living beside the beach enjoying the Brazilian culture, one step closer to paradise. Except I have been living in the city centre of Sao Paulo ever since ... Read More
Family visas [Brazil > UK]
Hi folks, I am considering returning to my home nationality of the UK with my Brazilian family for a few years to make the most of my home countries excellent free education. How should we prepare? What are the definite 'must do's' ... Read More
family visas (home country - UK) by bloomboy
Hi folks, I am considering returning to the UK with my family for a few years to make the most of my home countries excellent free education. I am sure some of you have had experience with this, possibly one or two from the UK? How should we ...
Thanks, I will give the UK forum a try.. I never even realised we had one : ) Read More
family visas (home country - UK)
Hi folks, I am considering returning to the UK with my family for a few years to make the most of my home countries excellent free education. I am sure some of you have had experience with this, possibly one or two from the UK? How should we ... Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by GuestPoster204
There麓s 1 confirmed case of 2019-nCoV in S茫o Paulo from a 61 year old male that travelled from a contaminated place in Italy. Overall, Brazil has 132 suspected cases and S茫o Paulo alone has 85. This new strain comes from the family of Corona ...
I heard the same remark from my Brazilian work colleagues today. We have all been ordered to work from home at my company since lockdown first began around March 6th. Three months later and only now the city is getting serious about it. I understand ... Read More
currency crash, best time to buy real estate in Brazil? by GringoLouco
I work and live in Europe, with my Brazilian girlfriend who studies our language. 1 euro trades for 6.16 reais today, which is historical. We are preparing a life here, saving money to buy a house. But if the real keeps falling (let's say 7-8 ...
Interesting topic! 鈥� expat.com is the only community forum that I have found that provides clear information on my current situation 'Living in Brazil'. The regular contributors have a wealth of knowledge and I can not thank you enough ... Read More
Brazilian residency status pros and cons
I have been in Sao Paulo working for two years and my work permit is soon to expire. My company rather than renew my work visa want to apply for a residency status for me. My company probably has considered the financial benefits of this decision as ... Read More
Move to Brazil by Mcours
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 ...
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 ... Read More
Safe Fruit and Veg in Brazil (Sao Paulo) ?
News of Bolsonaro's relaxation on pesticide laws is in the papers in the UK this week - UK guardian report here Hundreds of chemicals that are banned in other countries are now considerd safe to use for consumption here in Brazil ths is really ... Read More
Insurance for baggage when moving countries?
Has anyone had any experience purchasing international property insurance? I have just found a company called clements that appear to sell an insurance for transit and when working away from a home country. I am not sure how legit these types of ... Read More
Insurance for baggage when moving countries?
Hi folks, I am moving from the UK to Brazil next week. As expats our situation is quite unique and I am wondering if any of the community have had experience in purchasing insurance for their belongings for transit (airport etc) and reaching ... Read More
UK Regulations on Sending money to Brazil
Thanks I will, transfer wise seems to be the best option outside of bank transfers. It still costs considerably more than most other transfers though, Foes anyone have an idea why? What are the regulations that make this exchange so costly? And is ... Read More
UK Regulations on Sending money to Brazil
Hi, Moving to Sao Paulo for work and realising how difficult it is to find any company that can transfer money from a UK bank account to a Brazilian bank account. Why is this? They all quote 'tight regulations' as the reason why they dont ... Read More