Michel Duce
French expat in Brazil
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Registration: 31 March 2021
6 months is 6 month out? by Randy G
Hi. After staying 6 months in Brazil on a tourist visa (90 day + 90 day extension), when am I eligible to return for another 180 day stay? I am getting conflicting info online. Do I have to be out of the country 6 months before it resets or do I ...
you cannot stay 180 days anymore... 90 days, then leave for 3 month, and stay 90 days.then leave again 3 month... that is a year...and 1 day...:-) Read More
Stopped from Returning to Brazil! by roddiesho
I am usually a very positive person, however even I know that your worst fears can come true. This is that story.I am in the process of getting my Permanent Visa by Spouse. My wife handled the processing of the Brazilian Marriage Certificate. I was ...
they obviously wanted to play with you, train the young agent, and try to make you lose your temper... unfortunately there are some people like that in airports.... worst is that you can not say anything, nor complain after... horrible... Read More
Problem getting a retirement visa in Brazil by alevinthal
I want to get a retirement visa in Brazil. I have all of the documents required for the application (birth certificate, drivers license, bank letter鈥�) but I don鈥檛 have 鈥減roof of retirement鈥�. I have no pension and am not ...
hum..... if you are not retired, don't benefit of retirement... why would you ask for retirement visa???? Read More
Problem getting a retirement visa in Brazil by alevinthal
I want to get a retirement visa in Brazil. I have all of the documents required for the application (birth certificate, drivers license, bank letter鈥�) but I don鈥檛 have 鈥減roof of retirement鈥�. I have no pension and am not ...
@alevinthal Retirement or pensionCNIg Normative Resolution No. 40/2019Who can apply for this visathe immigrant in the condition of: retired or beneficiary of pension for death that proves the ability to transfer monthly to Brazil the amount, in ... Read More
loan interest rates in Brasil by timhoffnagle
I was looking at bank web sites and found a page on the Bradesco Bank site advertising the "Bradesco Personal Loan" at rates "from 3% per month."聽If I am doing the math correctly, that's 42%/year. WTF?????聽I don't think that loan sharks in ...
there is no justification for such absurd rates, the highest in the world, other than the greed of the Brazilian banks owners...nearly all the richest people in Brazil are the family of the bank itau founders...the situation is totally ... Read More
Alert: Ongoing anti-democratic protest in Brasilia 01/08/23 by abthree
This from the US Embassy in Bras铆lia today:Media and police report that an antidemocratic protest has turned violent and is now occupying occupying areas of central Brasilia including the Brazilian National Congress and areas surrounding the ...
@Mickael I think in this particular case that the last events and their causes is directly in the interest of any expat person.... :-) they should be able to talk about it... cheers! Read More
New regulations to active SIM cards, CPF now required. by rraypo
Although I have a CPF and CRNM, I was just made aware of changes to government regulations as to activating cell phone SIM cards. It seems that after running a pilot program, Brazil is now once again requiring users to have a CPF to activate SIM ...
you can use somebody else cpf... like the one from the SIM shop keeper... I work with tourists, that is what I always do... Read More
Money transfer to Brazil. Opinions are welcome by GringoLouco
I have a euro account and plan to have a wedding party in Brazil, in 2022. I asked my local bank to convert 10 000 euros to reais, because the pandemic weakened the real a lot. It would make the wedding more affordable. But my bank doesn't do ...
@dedecadaver maybe you could ask your bank itau? cheers! Read More
How can my brazilian girlfriend send me sponsorship letter in Pakistan by waqaskhan23
hello my name is Waqas Khan from swat Pakistan,my girl friend from Brazil want to send me sponsorship letter but she don't know how to send me sponsorship letter from Brazil to Pakistan,please tell me by which process she send me sponsorship ...
it seems this forum is all about clandestine immigrants wanted to marry any Brazilian girl... I think expat . com should prevent this sort of post... Read More
I want to go to Brazil by Naik Mohmmad
hi how are you all i want to go to brazil i applied for visa on november 5th os still not reply me
please forget this last statement.... this guy will actually recommend you to go to Australia, way better than Brazil...actually, a good thing compared to Europe is that we have few islamistes here... Read More
Australian spouse of abusive Brazilian partner by lostinbrazil
I wanted to see if anybody knows what will happen to my residence status as the foreign partner of a Brazilian national under a VITEM XII visa issued earlier this year, if I was to leave him due to domestic abuse and my own safety. Will I be forced ...
fantastic! I don t know why people keep coming to Brazil... thx, i will buy a air ticket to australia!! :-) ironie...by the way, where are you living? are you in Brazil?cheers! Read More
Australian spouse of abusive Brazilian partner by lostinbrazil
I wanted to see if anybody knows what will happen to my residence status as the foreign partner of a Brazilian national under a VITEM XII visa issued earlier this year, if I was to leave him due to domestic abuse and my own safety. Will I be forced ...
I may have another input though...I have seen several exemple of women falling in passion over a Brazilian man, exotic, musical, tropical etc... then, accepting abuse from this man they would never accept in their country!!!that is why I applaud ... Read More
Australian spouse of abusive Brazilian partner by lostinbrazil
I wanted to see if anybody knows what will happen to my residence status as the foreign partner of a Brazilian national under a VITEM XII visa issued earlier this year, if I was to leave him due to domestic abuse and my own safety. Will I be forced ...
@sprealestatebrokernow, that is a stupid statement if I ever saw one...if you go this way, why anyone would come to Brazil, or leave his own country?bah................maybe you should go back to your country? rsrsrs Read More
Australian spouse of abusive Brazilian partner by lostinbrazil
I wanted to see if anybody knows what will happen to my residence status as the foreign partner of a Brazilian national under a VITEM XII visa issued earlier this year, if I was to leave him due to domestic abuse and my own safety. Will I be forced ...
vitem 12??? https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-londres/visa-section/types-of-visa/temporary-visa-vitem/artists-and-sportspersons-vitem-xiianyway, if it is a permanent visa type due to spousing a brazilian person, i think you would have a problem ... Read More
Income for retirement visa by ltoby955
Hi all of the 2000 dollars that should be sent to Brazil every month for the qualification of the retirement visa can money then be transferred back to cover certain bills in a country where you have property? I assume they keep an eye on your bank ...
hi all! I am on a permanent visa due to being married... no retirement visa... in my case, there is an agreement between France and Brazil.. not a good one, since they agreed that for a french living in Brazil, he would be first taxed in france on ... Read More
Best way to transfer funds from Brazil to Canada by NBoer
Hi. I am selling properties I own in Northeast Brazil (Peroba, Maragogi, AL - Caribbean of Brazil). I am trying to find the best way for Brazilians to send funds to me in Canada. Any advice and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
hum, a bit tricky, since i do not think it very easy or legal for anyone to send money out of Brazil... there is a strong federal control over flow of money in and out... you should definitely check with a lawyer first... anyway, for sure, it would ... Read More
mortgage as an expat (non permanent resident) by thomas1996
As an expat (no permanent resident), can I get a mortgage in Brazil?If yes, which bank/financial institution can you recommend to help me get a loan?I am 26 living in chapeco (Santa Caterina), employed by a brazilian employer and have a temporary ...
hello!!i don't think you can expect any loan with a temporary visa... anyway, the interests are so high, that it is not worth it... better try to do a loan in your country? cheers! Read More
THe impact of the new president by ltoby955
Those that know the system here, will it become easier to migrate to here or harder under the new regime?
yep, maybe it is a good decision..... thank you! Read More
THe impact of the new president by ltoby955
Those that know the system here, will it become easier to migrate to here or harder under the new regime?
@thunderloader no, definitely no change is foreseen....your statement is obviously dictated by your political opinions....Brazil was open the most during the Lula years, I do not see any reason for changes....I am glad personally that a stop was ... Read More
Problems with paying in stores with international cards by ltoby955
Has anyone managed to resolve the problem with debit and credit card machines in stores and restaurants here? The machine doesn't recognise the cards and yet they atm's do. My partner is worried about me carrying cash and she ends up using her card ...
all foreign cards are considered CREDITO in brazil, even if debit in issuing country...generally, cannot use foreign cards online on brazilian sites... cheers! Read More
Older Brazilian Men, with Teenage Girls, normal? by confusedinusa
Hello, I am going to be marrying a woman in Brazil next month. I am an American man. I am 37 and she is five years younger than me. I have known her for about one year now. Recently, we were talking about our past relationships and she told me ...
Hello all,to confirm James information, here in Brazil there is no bias against younger women with older men.second point, 17 years old is not a child. Interesting that you would not be "shocked" if a 17 old girl have sex with a 18 year old boy, am ... Read More
Got married !!!
@abthree聽hum... i do not see myself as a great wit, and i did not do personal attacks against noone...聽just joking about the nickname with ''cadaver'' in it... u r a very serious person !! :-)聽anyway, tudo bem... bom dia para todos! Read More
Got married !!!
seriously? silly question? how about silly nicknames???聽 :-( Read More
Got married !!!
****then I understand ur concern about fbi report...anyway, congrats, and good luck!! Read More
Permanent residency to Brazil by Dudu Garcia6
Hi,I would like to relocate to Brazil with my girlfriend (she is a Brazilian citizen) in a few years time. I only have a New Zealand citizenship and I have doubts as to my ability to attain a work visa in Brazil, as I don't not speak Portuguese very ...
hello!!getting married, a real marriage will definitely help with all the hassle...now, getting a job here for a foreigner is extremely difficult. (whatever your study) you will need probably some good relationships...cheers! Read More
Foreign Currency as proof of income
welcome to brazil, one if the most racist and xenophobic country in the world.... but, understand, if you do not have a Brazilian "green card" (permanent visa), you will not be better than a Mexican in usa.... good luck! Read More
Giving Birth in Brazil by jannah bi
Hello Everyone! I am here because I am desperate in answers. I've heard that the best spot to give birth in brazil is in Florianopolis. Does anyone have an idea about the price for Cesarean Delivery? Hospital Recommendation? Monthly rent? As ...
I understand you want to give better options to your child, I really would do the same in your position... but, be cleaver!! don't say anything at immigration!!! ffff.... in usa, u sure be banned... and I think here too.... good luck..... Read More
Giving Birth in Brazil by jannah bi
Hello Everyone! I am here because I am desperate in answers. I've heard that the best spot to give birth in brazil is in Florianopolis. Does anyone have an idea about the price for Cesarean Delivery? Hospital Recommendation? Monthly rent? As ...
So you are one of those. Illegal childbirth? Get out of your ignorance mate. Your liking or disliking does not trump someone鈥檚 right. If a fat guy can come to Brazil for a tummy tuck then a woman can come here to give birth. None of our ... Read More
Giving Birth in Brazil by jannah bi
Hello Everyone! I am here because I am desperate in answers. I've heard that the best spot to give birth in brazil is in Florianopolis. Does anyone have an idea about the price for Cesarean Delivery? Hospital Recommendation? Monthly rent? As ...
what is unfortunate is that so many people use this site, originally made for expat people, to obtain information about how to trick the system, illegal things such as illegal immigration, false marriage, unlawful childbirth, etc... this site ... Read More
Giving Birth in Brazil by jannah bi
Hello Everyone! I am here because I am desperate in answers. I've heard that the best spot to give birth in brazil is in Florianopolis. Does anyone have an idea about the price for Cesarean Delivery? Hospital Recommendation? Monthly rent? As ...
why not giving birth in your country???? Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil
moderators do their job.... Alascana, u don t need to cry at discrimination, i did not see any discrimination here... I understand this is not the place to fight for divergent opinion upon vacine and or international plot to get rid of 90% of ... Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil
inubia, are you a Trump lover seeing conspiracy everywhere? hahaha reminds me a movie with Mel Gibson... :-) maybe you will find one real plot!! check on Bill.... Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil
Facts about COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines They cannot give someone COVID-19. mRNA vaccines do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19. They do not affect or interact with our DNA in any way. mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where ... Read More
What are you missing in Brazil? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Brazil, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Brazil. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
well honestly, I never understood the interest in Minas cheese... not bad fresh, but tasteless, artificial, not my thing really... as u mentioned, it is infuriating the way they call blue cheese here "gorgonzola".... I would say the ... Read More
What are you missing in Brazil? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Brazil, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Brazil. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
hum... sounds like it is a all american forum here!! :-) ok then, i miss french baguette, french croissant, french cheeses, french deli... french food basically... my, am i really missing the obnoxious french waiters in Paris?? hahaha ... Read More
want to marry a brazilian girl in brazil by shaileshshah1083
Need Your Sincere Help and advice, I am an indian boy working in uae and have a work permit i am an sincere love with an brazilian girl and she loves me too, I want to marry her but she has an conditions i need to visit brazil and marry her, I am ...
why don t you adopt a dog instead? grrrrrrr..... Read More
Proof of Address, I am American Citizen by Anti GTO
Hello this is my 1st post in this forum and it's kind of an emergency I am a professional poker player and lived in thailand for 2 years then moved to brazil to grind poker with a friend. Pokerstars support told me it's totally 100% ...
agreed!! playing poker is only good in Texas saloons! hahaha your mom did not tell you that playing money is a sin? :-) good luck! Read More
Questions around investing in a property by Barbinio
Hi Mike, i am a Belgian citizen, currently living in S茫o Paulo with my girlfriend. In a few weeks i have my stable union, and so my permanent visa, with my girlfriend because i am planning to live here for a while. When i have my RNE, we would ...
hello!!! for this amount, 50,000 euros, i asked my bank to do it... the cost of the transfer was alright in my opinion... transferwise is good for small amount, but in brazil, after a certain limit reached, you started having problems with the ... Read More
Questions around investing in a property by Barbinio
Hi Mike, i am a Belgian citizen, currently living in S茫o Paulo with my girlfriend. In a few weeks i have my stable union, and so my permanent visa, with my girlfriend because i am planning to live here for a while. When i have my RNE, we would ...
forgot to mention, when unblocking the money, the change is made at that time, and you can discuss (a little bit) the rate to apply with your bank.... Read More
Questions around investing in a property by Barbinio
Hi Mike, i am a Belgian citizen, currently living in S茫o Paulo with my girlfriend. In a few weeks i have my stable union, and so my permanent visa, with my girlfriend because i am planning to live here for a while. When i have my RNE, we would ...
hi all! i have bought and sell several times here... not an expert though!! :-) a few things I can say... I would not transfer my money to third party such as lawyer or closing agent... I'd rather transfer from my EU account to my brasilian ... Read More
Brazil's most dangerous neighborhood by Yasindu Kalhara
If you want to know about brazil's most dangerous neighborhood there is a youtube video fro you.check that from here-[link moderated]
why would anyone be interested in such a topic???? soulds like fishing to me, and i wonder where the link would take you... don't you have anything more interesting to say about Brazil??? ffffffffffff.................... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021
well pup, your posts are tiring really... if you love so much Trump, get back to your country, and stop this politic here, this is not the place.... you came here to claim your love for a racist, chauvinistic moron... really??? We have enough ... Read More