Californian.in.SP
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Brazilian Bank Account by roddiesho
I need to open a Brazilian Bank Account (recommendations welcome). i am living permanentlywith my Brazilian wife and my Brazilian second mother in Ceara. I do not have any Brazilian credentials yet.What will I need? Thanx,Roddie in Retirement. ...
Once you get a Brazilian bank account, how do you transfer money into it from a US bank without ridiculous fees? -@jasonlovesdogsI transfer money from my US bank account to my wife's Itau bank account via ria money transfer. First time it took 5 ... Read More
how to get an invitation letter from brazil by mh babu
hi i'm babu.i'm from bangladesh.currently i'm doing study in malyasia..i want to travel in brazil bt the high commission of brazil they require for an invitation letter for visa.so anyone can help me to get an invitation latter from ...
Please I need to go on vacation聽 to brazil - @ginaben22What country are you from? US citizens don't need visa to Brazil, all you need is to buy an airline ticket.聽 Read More
Apostille Needed for Applying ti Brazil Consulate in Chicago? by MA22
Hi all!This may have been covered somewhere else, but I'm in the middle of Applying for a Retirement Visa XIV through the Consulate in Chicago. I am planning to move in June to Joao Pessoa, PB!聽 The consulate has been less than helpful in ...
Lastly, What have people been using for International calls back to the USA for calling my local Bank, SSA, other things.聽 I am knowldgeable to use Whatsapp or or FB Messenger for Family and friends but other types of things?聽 Someone ... Read More
Looking for a job in Brazil by mhaimadrigal23
Hi good day,I heard many good about working in Brazil.May I know is there any job there in Brazil for Filipina like me ? I have a work experience in being a service crew or waitress,Sales Lady, cashier,call center agent and customer service ...
Hi good day,I heard many good about working in Brazil.May I know is there any job there in Brazil for Filipina like me ? I have a work experience in being a service crew or waitress,Sales Lady, cashier,call center agent and customer service ... Read More
Thoughts on UBER (Brazil) by Kurterino
Yesterday I had to take a taxi, and called an Uber. All in all, I did about 90 km, for a total price of just about 150 Reais. They were small and economic cars, I guess they would use about 7 liters per 100km, which comes to almost 50 Reais in fuel ...
I also use Uber all the time while in Brazil. I agree that Uber drivers in Brazil are underpaid but there is another application, it's called 99 it is Chinese owned, they pay to their drivers even less than Uber. The same thing with food ... Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
Yes I am experiencing the same issues. My card sometimes works at certain places and doesn't at others. The other day I went to a farmers market, bought vegetables form one vendor, bought spices from another, then when I tried to buy fruit my ... Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
12/08/21 What makes you think that? I haven't seen any convincing studies that support it.Fully vaccinated people were infected by Omicron variant, there were no studies. I've just saw it in the news. Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
I was vaccinated back in April 2021 (2 Pfizer shots) by now (more than 6 months after) effects of vaccines are (probably) exhausted and I'm not eligible for free booster yet. 6 months and couple COVID variants/mutations (Delta, Omicron etc.) ... Read More
Covid Test Requirements by boombop4477
I am a American citizen planning to visit Brazil soon as a tourist,what type of covid test is currently required?I am fully vaccinated.
Trying to get more updated information on COVID testing requirements and labs for Re-entering USA after a trip to Brazil this January. I know we need to be tested negative , but where do I get such a test in Brazil? For my return, I will be ... Read More
Covid Test Requirements by boombop4477
I am a American citizen planning to visit Brazil soon as a tourist,what type of covid test is currently required?I am fully vaccinated.
You can take PCR test at GRU airport. Read More
Buying a cellphone number on a tourist visa. by Californian.in.SP
Can tourist (on a temporary visa) buy a cellphone number (aka sim card)? I'm on a tourist visa and have CPF, I went (with my girlfriend) to local Vivo and Claro branches they couldn't sell me sim card even though I have CPF. Why on earth ...
09/09/21 @Californian.in.SP How much battery life are you getting on the mobile hotspot phone?6 hours in hotspot mode. Good enough for me. I will buy a new phone once I will be ready to relocate to SP completely. Read More
Buying a cellphone number on a tourist visa. by Californian.in.SP
Can tourist (on a temporary visa) buy a cellphone number (aka sim card)? I'm on a tourist visa and have CPF, I went (with my girlfriend) to local Vivo and Claro branches they couldn't sell me sim card even though I have CPF. Why on earth ...
Californian. Just a side note. Most phones come with dual sim capability so eliminates the need for the second phoneMy old Galaxy doesn't have second slot, I bought as locked and was able unlock it after 2 years of contract. It's very old ... Read More
Buying a cellphone number on a tourist visa. by Californian.in.SP
Can tourist (on a temporary visa) buy a cellphone number (aka sim card)? I'm on a tourist visa and have CPF, I went (with my girlfriend) to local Vivo and Claro branches they couldn't sell me sim card even though I have CPF. Why on earth ...
My girlfriend bought a prepaid Vivo sim card for me under her name. I use my old unlocked Galaxy phone for mobile tethering (mobile hotspot) to share internet with my other Galaxy S10+. So I always carry 2 phones, 1 is for tethering, second for ... Read More
Buying a cellphone number on a tourist visa.
Can tourist (on a temporary visa) buy a cellphone number (aka sim card)? I'm on a tourist visa and have CPF, I went (with my girlfriend) to local Vivo and Claro branches they couldn't sell me sim card even though I have CPF. Why on earth ... Read More
Looking for apartment lease in SP by Californian.in.SP
I'm planning to relocate to SP from the US in late Fall early Winter this year. I'm looking for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (with or without furniture) apartment. I'm looking for landlord who has US bank account so I can pay for rent ...
Not sure just where you are looking, you might be more specific as to if the state of SP or the city, and if the city, what area. However, either way, you might be better off using an Airbnb as most landlords in Brazil use an annual or biennial ... Read More
Looking for apartment lease in SP
I'm planning to relocate to SP from the US in late Fall early Winter this year. I'm looking for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (with or without furniture) apartment. I'm looking for landlord who has US bank account so I can pay for rent ... Read More
Brazilian Bills, utilities on Foreign credit cards? by Viviexpat
Hi, I am wondering if it's possible to put bills, utilities on foreign credit or debit cards. Like water, electricity, internet, condom铆nio, these things of all sort? I'm assuming it's not possible, but would like to hear if people ...
I know it's off-topic but when I re-registered (I had Netflix then closed it) my subscription with Netflix I did it in Brazil, so I signed-up (for the second time) for Netflix in Brazil. I'm American who lives in the West Coast so all my ... Read More
Travel to Brazil from USA by Maria919
I have one friend who isn't part of this site. She asked me about that. She intends to live here six months or more. US citizen can travel Brazil right now?? Have any restrictions to enter to Brazil right now?? If she can so how many days she ...
Here is the information from the website of the US Embassy in Brazil. 2) Negative COVID-19 test: specifically, a document from a laboratory test (RT-PCR) for screening for infection by SARS-CoV-2, with a negative/non-reactive result, performed ... Read More
Travel to Brazil from USA by Maria919
I have one friend who isn't part of this site. She asked me about that. She intends to live here six months or more. US citizen can travel Brazil right now?? Have any restrictions to enter to Brazil right now?? If she can so how many days she ...
Test taken within 72 hours. I was talking about US citizens returning from Brazil must also have negative PCR test. Read More
Travel to Brazil from USA by Maria919
I have one friend who isn't part of this site. She asked me about that. She intends to live here six months or more. US citizen can travel Brazil right now?? Have any restrictions to enter to Brazil right now?? If she can so how many days she ...
She will need to have negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior boarding to her first leg of the trip. On the way back to the US it is the same requirement (for US citizens as well). Read More
What sort of work do most expats do? by Nawii81
Hi all, As I've just moved to Brazil and still in the process of obtaining my permanent visa (with working rights) I'm wanting to get some ideas of what sort of work most expats do. From what I can see teaching English seems pretty common, ...
Meta, Brazil is quite different comparing to Mozambique. I've never been to Mozambique, but I watch a lot of videos (news, documentaries, vlogs etc.) on YouTube about Angola & Mozambique. State of Bahia is similar to Angola & Mozambique ... Read More
Fbi background check by JRomero1988
Hello I have a question regarding my fbi background check I finally got it apostille and now my question is will I have too get it notarized here in Brazil ? We are getting it translated right now just need too know if a notary is needed as the ...
If you need a good translation agency for sworn translations, I can recommend you one. I can write their contact details in private message. Read More
Fbi background check by JRomero1988
Hello I have a question regarding my fbi background check I finally got it apostille and now my question is will I have too get it notarized here in Brazil ? We are getting it translated right now just need too know if a notary is needed as the ...
How long did it take for this document to be apostilled? Don't forget that it must be sworn translation. Read More
Marriage and immigration. by Californian.in.SP
Hi guys, Me and my Brazilian girlfriend are planning to marry in SP and we are planning to live together in SP. I talked to bunch of lawyers in SP and they gave me quotes ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 (marriage process + immigration process). I ...
Here are some updates. My girlfriend in SP received my marriage certificate (my first marriage) from cart贸rio in Rio de Janeiro (I married in Rio with my first wife). I lost my marriage certificate and ordered a new one in cart贸rio in ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil 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 ...
What is your legal status in Brazil? Read More
uniao estavel help needed to understand process by Mkp000888
Hello All, I am needing to have my relationship formally recorded I think it's called uniao estavel. It has been suggested to record it in such a manner where any assets either of us own are retained by the individual only ,in the event of ...
Birth certificate issued within the last 90 days ... ??? Does birth certificate have expiration date? Read More
For anyone using Transferwise, they are changing their name. by rraypo
I received this from them today. "We're changing our name to Wise. Because we鈥檙e the international account used by over 10 million people to make it easier to live, work, travel and do business around the world."
I use ria money transfer I'm not sure is it cheaper or not but I can transfer directly from my bank account to bank account in Brazil. Read More
Birth Naturalization and living in Brazil by LensSiano
Hi everyone, I'm hoping that all is well. I'm Jonalin, I live in the Philippines, new to this forum. I'm glad to be here to meet and greet friends and hopefully will get answers. I'm pregnant with my second baby for 4 months and we ...
Ethiopia doesn't have access to the Sea. It's a landlocked country. How are you planning to live on boat in Ethiopia? Read More
Introduction from new group member by ken.silverstein
I'm a journalist living in Washington, DC but lived in Rio for five years in the 1990s. I'm married to a Venezuelan and we're thinking of moving to Rio, and this looked like a great place to get answers to some important questions and ...
Oh wow.... I found you on Wikipedia. Welcome aboard. Read More
Cashiers check deposit vs SWIFT transfer by Enprize
I returned to the US last week to obtain the money for the purchase of a home I contracted on in Cotia and have the money. My wife has a long standing account with Bank of Brasil we can SWIFT transfer through Schwab. However, does anyone have ...
I'm not expert in this question and I have never had such experience but why don't you try Citi Bank? Transfer from Citi Bank in the US to Citi Bank in Brazil? i know Citi Bank has branches in Brazil. Read More
Retirement Visa for Brazil by abthree
The Brazilian Government has approved a replacement for the old Permanent Visa for Retirees, that was eliminated for new applicants as part of the 2017 Immigration Reform. As was the case with the old Permanent Visa (VIPER) for family reunion, the ...
I got my CPF by email. I sent documents by email to Brazilian consulate in Los Angeles, CA and got my CPF the next day by email. It's very easy process. 1. Fill out this form ... Read More
Marriage and immigration.
Hi guys, Me and my Brazilian girlfriend are planning to marry in SP and we are planning to live together in SP. I talked to bunch of lawyers in SP and they gave me quotes ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 (marriage process + immigration process). I ... Read More
APPLYING Permanent Residency in BRAZIL - currently on WORK VISA 2 yrs by meet_me_india
Hi Everyone, I have started this thread to know more about the process for converting my work visa to Permanent Residency. Below is my current situation: 1. I have a work permit and a job in Brazil and the VISA (CRNM) is valid till September. ...
I've been reading your thread. Do you have any updates? I'm just curious. Read More
Advice about currency exchange by Kurterino
I will be arriving (hopefully) in Salvador next Thursday, what鈥檚 the best (easiest) way to change money? Will I be able to easily change 鈧� on arrival, or during the stop over in Sao Paolo? Or is it better to have $? And how鈥檚 the ...
Your bank might charge you a "foreign transaction fee". It depends on credit card holder agreement between you & the bank.I was expecting a foreign transaction fee, but I haven't been charged any. Even if I was, it would only be a ... Read More
Advice about currency exchange by Kurterino
I will be arriving (hopefully) in Salvador next Thursday, what鈥檚 the best (easiest) way to change money? Will I be able to easily change 鈧� on arrival, or during the stop over in Sao Paolo? Or is it better to have $? And how鈥檚 the ...
Hay Ice... Sounds like Spanish... Soy milk :D Read More
Advice about currency exchange by Kurterino
I will be arriving (hopefully) in Salvador next Thursday, what鈥檚 the best (easiest) way to change money? Will I be able to easily change 鈧� on arrival, or during the stop over in Sao Paolo? Or is it better to have $? And how鈥檚 the ...
Your bank might charge you a "foreign transaction fee". It depends on credit card holder agreement between you & the bank. Read More
Getting official documents by post from Europe by lou1987
Hello, I'm living in Sao Paulo. I'm expecting some valuable documents (including a debit card) from Europe. After reading some horror stories about Correios, I'm a bit worried. I know that parcels are often held up for months in ...
Does FBI document have to be verified by Brazilian consulate? The FBI document is valid for 90 days, right? Read More
Change of Residence Type Student -> Marriage by fritzb
Hello everyone, I am Fritz from Austria and I have been living in Sao Paulo for 1.5 years now. I am currently here under a residence permit for students, which expires in late Febuary. Since my exchange year here comes to an end, there is no chance ...
Someone in this group had posted his name and recommended him. After we were so unsuccessful in obtaining just an appointment with the PF, we contacted him. Although I had completed all of the paperwork and had my VITEM XI through a Brasilian ... Read More
Change of Residence Type Student -> Marriage by fritzb
Hello everyone, I am Fritz from Austria and I have been living in Sao Paulo for 1.5 years now. I am currently here under a residence permit for students, which expires in late Febuary. Since my exchange year here comes to an end, there is no chance ...
Can you please send me lawyer's phone number in private message? Thank you. Read More
Looking For Serious Law Firm in Sao Paulo by Ron Hevener
I am an American author married to a Brazilian who is part of a large and very complicated Family Probate situation in Sao Paulo.... I am seeking an English-speaking law firm that is financially secure enough that it can work for a percentage. ...
Hello, My girlfriend's brother (he is a real estate professional in SP) recommended me this company pinheironeto.com.br Lawyers of this company are his clients. Me personally have never hired lawyers from the above mentioned company. Read More