Sharky114
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
55
About me
American
Speaks English
Registration: 29 November 2018
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
@alan279 I have had no issues with Wise other than I had to give my SS number to continue using the app. Once I had a password issue and I requested a callback and within 30 seconds they called and resolved. Been using since you posted so far ok. Read More
Passport Name
I asked AI if a married woman in Brazil can continue using her maiden name on her passport and the answer was yes, there is no mandatory law requiring her to change or add my last name. Can anyone confirm has something changed. Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
From the US to any person with a brazilian bank account, RIA money transfer, can use app or go to any of thousands of locations including Walmart, takes less then an hour to receive in Brazil, they skim approx 10 points of dollar to real rate and a ... Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
Thanks, again it will eliminate withdrawing from banco 24 hours changing to real then boleto at lottery to Mercado pago to pay bills. Amazing being physically in Brazil and able to change dollar via wise Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
I have been using RIA but the app won't work when I'm in Brazil, that's why I'm asking and changing to Wise. Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
I have been withdrawing from banco 24 hours from American banks and using boletos via lottery to deposit into mercado pago to pay bills. Wise will eliminate the above process. Thank you all God bless Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
Thank you, trying to contact Wise via telephone, will confirm from Dollar in US to real while physically in Brazil. Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
Thanks will let you know. Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
Not looking to receive in US dollar. Read More
Money Transfer by Sharky114
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil?
Still confused, but thank you for your responses. I have citibank in the US and my wife has Mercado Pago, Nubank and I transfer when in US via the RIA app to her account and we pay all our Brazilian bills by pix while both in the US. RIA says the ... Read More
Money Transfer
Hi, can you use a Ria or Wise app on your American phone to transfer dollar to your Brazilian bank while you are in Brazil? Read More
Shipping large boxes NYC to Rio by Sharky114
Hi, the company I used is out. I used to send large refrigerator boxes, personal home items. It took about a month door to door no customs issues, was $400 a box years ago. Can anyone advise don't wish to use FedEx etc.
Got him only 500 dollars for the big box, 1-3 months door to door and no customs issues sending only household goods. Again thanks Read More
Shipping large boxes NYC to Rio by Sharky114
Hi, the company I used is out. I used to send large refrigerator boxes, personal home items. It took about a month door to door no customs issues, was $400 a box years ago. Can anyone advise don't wish to use FedEx etc.
Thanks alot I will try let you know Read More
Shipping large boxes NYC to Rio
Hi, the company I used is out. I used to send large refrigerator boxes, personal home items. It took about a month door to door no customs issues, was $400 a box years ago. Can anyone advise don't wish to use FedEx etc. Read More
Call the United States from Brazil by roddiesho
Please recommend a way to call the United States from Brazil. It has been my biggest problem. My card washacked and I could not reach PayPal initially to report it. My daughter in the USA reported it for me, but they would only let ger go too far ...
Using for years noble.com choose emerald card. Fifty dollars recharge automatic when hits ten. Cheap register 4 phones, simply call local acess number and dial as if your in the states, 1 plus area code and number. Always clear. Read More
Flights from NY or Miami to Rio
I have been fliying to Rio since 2005 and cant believe the prices now. Does anyone know a decent agent or site? There are no longer direct flights from ny to rio and the prices range around 1,500 plus your bags. Thought i would drive to miami ... Read More
Length of stay outside of Brazil by fmoss206
As a permanent residency card holder in Brazil, what are the rules regarding lengthy stays outside of Brazil?
Hi Tex. I am a permanent resident with no expiration date, does the 2 year rule apply to me? I have never been able to confirm this. Read More
Worldwide Tax and Residency by Sharky114
Does a Brazillian indefinite permenant residence need to pay tax on income earned in the United States to Brazil while living in the United States more than 6 months for the tax year? Does the out of country return 2 year rule still apply for ...
Thank you once again but I understand the 2 year rule and have been residing here. I have a law enforcement pension only federaly taxed and have been advised no need to claim. Im thinking of returning and having an additional income but legally ... Read More
Worldwide Tax and Residency
Does a Brazillian indefinite permenant residence need to pay tax on income earned in the United States to Brazil while living in the United States more than 6 months for the tax year? Does the out of country return 2 year rule still apply for ... Read More
Import Tax by Sharky114
Can anyone instruct me on the Braxil import tax for shipping an Ipad from US to Brazil valued at 1,300 dollars?
Thank you all the ipad is a gift for my wife which the brazil taxes will equal the buying price, it is what it is. Read More
Import Tax
Can anyone instruct me on the Braxil import tax for shipping an Ipad from US to Brazil valued at 1,300 dollars? Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
That's what I thought appreciate your confirmation. God bless Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
Appreciate your response but confused. As a estrangeiro in Brazil now residing in the US and visiting Brazil one month out of the year or once in 2 years to keep my status I would still be subject to reporting my new US income to Brazil. Always pay ... Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
I believe I know the answer but it may be so simple it sounds wrong. With respect to paying US income in Brazil, if you reside for example between 6-10 months working in the US and then spend the remaining 2 months in Brazil as many Brazillian ... Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
Thank you for the info. Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
Thank you, appreciate your help. Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
Thank you for your response, from all of my inquiries in the last 10 years have been told either a retirementment pension taxed in the US is not taxed here as long as there's no other income in either country or the I'm not sure answer. Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
Thank you, I thought you were taxed on income in the US a normal job for example. I believe your informing the a NYC retirement pension taxed in the US and not in a BR bank is exempt Read More
Double Taxation Concern by Robert60
I have through marriage a permanent resident Visa for Brazil but reside in the U.S . I keep it active as I'm planning to retire in Brazil. I have been told that after paying income tax in the states that I am obligated to also pay Brazil taxes ...
Does Brazil tax a NYC retirement pension? Read More
How long can we be out of brazil with CIE by philmoto85
I forgot. How long can we be out of Brazil before we risk losing our CIE?? 12 months? 18 months? I would come down for a little bit but Obviously is not possible because of COVID Thanks
Thanks, confused still but never stay out past 2 years Read More
How long can we be out of brazil with CIE by philmoto85
I forgot. How long can we be out of Brazil before we risk losing our CIE?? 12 months? 18 months? I would come down for a little bit but Obviously is not possible because of COVID Thanks
I have permenant status indefinitely and no longer need to renew my residency. Does this 2 year out of the country rule apply to me.? Read More
Brazilian residence card RNM by Tushar Nair
hello everyone 鈽� Thank you everybody for guiding me. Finally i have my residence card,which is valid for next ten years.I can see and visit my daughter anytime馃槏 This card is blue in colour,which was earlier quite ...
Hi if anyone can answer I would appreciate it. I have not been able to get a straight answer. I have my permenant residence card and renewed it after 10 years and due to my age received no expiration date, status indefinitely and was told I no ... Read More
Renew driver's license in US from Brazil by Wazzup
I need to get an eye test done for US driver's license renewal. Can I use the person in an eyeglass store, since I already need to have a checkup for new glasses? Or, is there a special, auth prof to be accepted? Looking forward to your replies.
Yes, or have the original renewal app received at your house in the states mailed to you. Read More
Renew driver's license in US from Brazil by Wazzup
I need to get an eye test done for US driver's license renewal. Can I use the person in an eyeglass store, since I already need to have a checkup for new glasses? Or, is there a special, auth prof to be accepted? Looking forward to your replies.
You need an eye doctor who can fill out the DMV eye test card/form in English. The snellon eye test is the same here. Just mail in fee and application copy of license and eye form. Read More
Question on residency
I am a permenante resident indfefinitley meaning i do not need to return to the police federal due to my age. My question is do I still need to return to Brazil every 2 years to keep my residency. Read More
International Phone calls by GuestPoster225
Anyone having issues calling out of Brazil ? I can't find any info and have not been able to call out to the USA this week . Any info or suggestions would be a big help .
I use prepaid.com, fifty dollar payment renews automatically on credit card, program into multiple phones fixed and cell. Read More
What Banks Seem Favorable to North Americans by Alascana
Has anyone had good,bad,ugly experiences with banks here in Brazil. It would help to know which bank or banks have favorable lending practices and will work with USA banks on wire transfers...thanks in advance
I used HSBC for years but now Bradesco. Citibank is the best but branch too far from me. Santander is all over where I live here and in NYC so I'm using them. Read More
Permanent Resident With Online US Income by acornbringer
Hi I'm a self-employed game developer from the US who sells games, game assets, and art services online and receives self-employment income digitally through Paypal or by direct transfer to my US bank account. I've been living in Brazil ...
If you don't have a cpf need to do nothing, if you do need to make more than 28,000 Reais to claim here. Read More
I only have a protocol number, still waiting to receive my RNE by Frednew
Hi, sorry if there is a thread like this already, I couldn't find it. :) I only have a protocol number at this stage, still waiting to receive my RNE. My mother is getting married, I would really like to be there. I was wondering if anyone ...
I had a protocol and traveled back to USA 4 times. American airlines didn't understand it until a supervisor was called but though difficult passed through the airlines. I had my 5 year visa but refused to use it because it may compromise my ... Read More
Fiscal considerations for retirees trying to life in Brasil by useroo
I've got questions .. 1. Does anyone in here know a bank branch within Rio were i can find some clerk that speaks English?? 2. Is anyone in here a retiree from abroad and knows whether pensions are taxed here in Brasil / Rio?? 3. There is a ...
Don't know anything about online banking, I use Citibank in the banco 24 hour machines that are everywhere. To send large money under 9 thousand no questions asked to a Brazilian bank account use the Brazillian transfer stores in the states, ... Read More
Fiscal considerations for retirees trying to life in Brasil by useroo
I've got questions .. 1. Does anyone in here know a bank branch within Rio were i can find some clerk that speaks English?? 2. Is anyone in here a retiree from abroad and knows whether pensions are taxed here in Brasil / Rio?? 3. There is a ...
Will try and give some options, had HSBC, but they changed to Bradesco, in NYC in the Brazilian neighborhoods there are transfer stores that charge a few points on what the dollar is at the time, relatively cheap, gets into the account in 2 or 3 ... Read More
Help.Received approval for PR-error on Parent name. What to do? by nv91
HI, I received my Permanent Visa here in Canada through Brazilian Consulate.I got it 9 months ago. Now, upon checking again the form(that needs to be taken to Federal Police) I noticed one of my parents (dad's) name is missing his second/middle ...
I will try and answer but a little confused, if you have your permanent residence card regardless of an error on a different form I would still travel. I don't know what other form after the card is obtained in that was the final document I ... Read More
How to pay utilities and expenses in Brazil without a bank account by Aleit
Hi there, I received a property via an inheritance proceeding. I am facing alot of problems paying utilities due to the complicated and intricate bank system. The main reason is the I am not resident in Brasil and consequentially i am not able to ...
I used HSBC for years until they changed to Bradesco, Citibank also but the branch is to far, have Santander now they are everywhere, but still find it cheaper to use the Blanco 24 atm machines. Out of the three Citibank is the cheapest in the ... Read More
Been here 17 years can help answer a lot of questions by Sharky114
Lots of experience here.
Don't know other cities live in Rio, yes it's great to meet girls but I came here married. I've been to many cities but vacation or passing through, Brazil has its pros and cons, for me the weather is tops, I'm from NYC, tired of ... Read More
How to pay utilities and expenses in Brazil without a bank account by Aleit
Hi there, I received a property via an inheritance proceeding. I am facing alot of problems paying utilities due to the complicated and intricate bank system. The main reason is the I am not resident in Brasil and consequentially i am not able to ...
Forgot to mention, you can also send a atm card for example on an account where you have more than one, the person on Brazil can use the Blanco 24 hours and receive the one thousand per 24 hours so you can monitor. If a problem you can close the ... Read More
How to pay utilities and expenses in Brazil without a bank account by Aleit
Hi there, I received a property via an inheritance proceeding. I am facing alot of problems paying utilities due to the complicated and intricate bank system. The main reason is the I am not resident in Brasil and consequentially i am not able to ...
I don't know where you live but there are Brazillian transfer stores in the Us that you can send money to someone in Brazil to pay these bills for you. There are also management and lawyer services that can do it as well. Bottom line is you need ... Read More
Health insurance by Lcarp1551
Do Doctors and hospitals accept Medicare insurance and Aon health insurance from USA
My health insurance from New York covers emergencies when traveling abroad, however living here no. I have no insurance here and have had excellent care at very cheap prices. I have not purchased a plan for me or my wife and so far saved over 10 ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 my name is Stacy been here on and off rob 16 years can help with a lot of issues. Read More