FR267
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 10 August 2021
Having trouble with credit card and debit card working by NewBrazil
Just when yesterday and today to my local supermarket to buy groceries. When I tried to pay with my international credit card it didn鈥檛 work. Called my bank they said everything thing should work. In the same store tryed to use my ...
Besides the problems with credit card readers and cashiers, it would appear that many cashiers do not understand international credit cards and that they can not be used for instalment payments but are actually for "vista" one off payments only. ... Read More
Visiting the UK as a Brazilian and as a EU citizen by Wout
My Brazilian fianc茅 and I are going through a procedure to get our marriage recognized by the Belgian government. This procedure requires that she is not allowed to leave the country for 6 months, until there is a reply from the foreign ...
The same applies to Belgian nationals and passport holders Read More
Visiting the UK as a Brazilian and as a EU citizen by Wout
My Brazilian fianc茅 and I are going through a procedure to get our marriage recognized by the Belgian government. This procedure requires that she is not allowed to leave the country for 6 months, until there is a reply from the foreign ...
VisaBrazilian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom for tourism or business purposes benefit from visa exemption for stays of up to 180 days. If travelling for other purposes (work, study, internship, volunteer work, family reunion, marriage ... Read More
Import a vehicle from Canada to Rio by dannybower
Does anyone know if I buy a car in Canada (I am Canadian living in Brazil) can I ship it to Rio where I live or will it be too much money compared to buying a car in Rio?
Hi Dannybowermberigan and Gasparzinho 777 are correct.The only cars you can legally import into Brazil must be either over 30 years old or brand new. Importing a brand new car will cost you more than the car will cost you new at the dealership in ... Read More
Simple Question - Are US Social Security funds taxed in Brazil? by bepmoht
I searched the forum for this but only found a post which was discussing pension disbursements. I鈥檇 like to know only about my monthly social security deposit I get from Uncle Sam.聽 Are these monies taxable or not in Brazil?Thanks in ...
@Peter ItamaracaThe double taxation agreement between Brazil and the UK signed on 29.11.2022 is not in force as yet. on 19.07.2023 the UK & Northern Ireland approved the agreement The agreement still needs ratification by the Brazilian ... Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I鈥檝e done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here鈥檚 the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
Hi I did search for Brazil too.Brazil is on the extended list but you can only transfer US$ not BRL. Read More
Hot Money & BRL by alan279
Is a hot money strategy viable today with the BRL? Asking for a friend.
Sorry -Correction Should read: ....... from GB拢 into BRL at the present exchange rate. Read More
Hot Money & BRL by alan279
Is a hot money strategy viable today with the BRL? Asking for a friend.
Hi Peter The exchange rate GB 拢 / BRL was around 拢1 / BRL 8 in 2021and now stands at around GB 拢1 / BRL 6.20 not very favourable unless you have BRLs and want to exchange these into GB 拢 sterling. Not sure whether or not ... Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I鈥檝e done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here鈥檚 the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
Thank you all..I guess there should be no problem using this new account with the HSBC for money transfers. Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I鈥檝e done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here鈥檚 the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
Hi EveryoneI have been using Wise, XE and Moneycorp for larger payment transactions from the UK to Brazil.Now the HSBC Bank UK has launched a new account called "Global Money Account" which allows you to make transfers worldwide without being ... Read More
$$ From BRL to USD in Brasil, Why? by ExpatUSATravels
Could this acutally be true?They no longer recognize the BRL in monetary / cash of R$ 10,000 but now using USD instead at airports and or ports. Here is a link from a Brazilian website. Says in 2023 new rules, new law.Link 1 ...
HiYou are now permitted to carry US$10,000.00 or any equivalent in other currency in cash with you when entering Brazil. Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
Hi abthreeThank you and Texanbrazil Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
Hi abthreeI just want to make sure that I have understood the procedure of the system.Lets say I was in Brazil for 90 days from 01.01.2022 until 02.04.2022If I arrive back in Brazil today and having stayed in Brazil for 90 days within the previous ... Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
Hi abthree & TexanbrazilThank you so much for the assistance.I am trying to get to grips with this and need to get the hang of the counting system.If I understand the system correctly I am allowed to stay 90 days in a 180 days period and stay in ... Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
Dear abthreeThank you for the detailed explanation.聽I still find the accounting confusing and difficult to follow.Perhaps you would be so kind and assist further.I have stayed from 14.01.2022 until 24.03.2022 in Brazil.What is the situation if ... Read More
Tourist Visa Renewal location update/overstay question by Randy G
Hi all,I think I may have inadvertently overstayed on my 90 day tourist Visa. Im an American in Brazil who arrived on Dec 28 2021. I had to leave Brazil for 3 weeks in February due to the passing of my father in another country and was under the ...
@abthree聽Hi abthreeWith regard to counti8ng days of stay I am a little confused.I am a British citizen and national Reino Unido is classified with 8.My passport gets stamped with the arrival date and departure date on arrival and departure ... 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 ...
Hi Texanbrazil a& abthree Thank you for your explicit explanations with regard to how the days are counted. 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 ...
Hi Texanbrazil Thank you for reminding me of the limit. That is a good point. I understand there is a limit of a total of 183 days per year. 90 days plus an extension. However how does that work? If I wanted to stay 180 days spread over to parts ... 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 ...
Hi Texanbrazil and Jawaf Thank you for your replies. There is no expire date on my card. I am in the south east of Brazil R.S. The basic tax in the UK is 20% and in Brazil 27%. I guess my best route is to return to a tourist visa and have an ... 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 ...
Hi Texanbrazil I received an Indeterminado Residente with Residente Card and RNM number. I have consulted lawyers and accountants but nobody seems to know what the best solution would be. As a precautionary measure I have filed on line the CSD ... 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 ...
Hi Everyone I hope someone will be able to provide some advice. I am a British citizen and national residing in the United Kingdom. I am a pensioner (over 70 years old) and receive my pension paid into my UK bank account in the UK. I initially ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Arma莽茫o dos B煤zios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Hi Fred The plans of the house look fantastic and now with the construction work under way you are making real progress and should hopefully be moving in by the end of 2022 if not earlier. I hope you do not mind me asking just out of a matter of ... 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 ...
Hi I am a British Citizen with main residence in the UK and over 70 and receive a pension paid into my UK bank account. I pay my income tax in the UK. When I arrived in Brazil I first obtained a CPF number. In May 2021 I applied for a Brazilian ... Read More
Moving to Marau, Bahia by RemcoIvonne
We are a family in The Netherlands with 3 kids. Of which 2 born in the USA. We want to emigrate to Brazil. Buy a pousada there. And hope to get a permanent residence visa. Were looking at Marau, Bahia. Hoping to leave the Netherlands in the ...
Hi Ivonne and Remco, I initially applied for an investment Visa based on buying Real Estate at the required level of funding in the South of Brazil but this was rejected with the advice that such an Investment Visa does not or no longer exists. Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Thank you rraypo. Read More
Handling RRSP and TFSA etc while resident in Brazil by DavideeM
What do you do with RRSP/TFSA etc when moving from Canada to Brazil? One large Canadian company I deal with says their advisors are blocked from providing proper advice to Brazilian residents and the only transaction possible is to sell and withdraw ...
Hi mberigan It seems that Switzerland is the best option in Europe for entering Europe for travelling around Europe. However you will need to stay 10 days in Switzerland and are then free to travel to the other Schengen countries. Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Thank you Texanbrazil Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Thank you to you all. Read More
Handling RRSP and TFSA etc while resident in Brazil by DavideeM
What do you do with RRSP/TFSA etc when moving from Canada to Brazil? One large Canadian company I deal with says their advisors are blocked from providing proper advice to Brazilian residents and the only transaction possible is to sell and withdraw ...
Hi Matt What vaccine has your wife been vaccinated with? Coronavac? Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hi Everyone Booked an appointment yesterday with the Federal Police Office for this morning and as arranged went to the Federal Police office and received my CRNM Card. Happy to say it states "Indeterminado" on the front and rear. All is ... Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hi abthree Thank you Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hi JNSQ 86 Thank you for the link. I have checked on the site and it confirms that my card is ready for collection. Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hi JNSQ 86 I have only the Protocolo document which states validade 08/11/2021 and the Certidao De Registro document both just printed on paper. I do not have a card. I will go to the FP office on Monday and enquiry about the card. Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hi The Certidao De Registro issued to me states the following: Quote: ........ esta registrado np Sistema de Registro Nacional Migratorio (SISMIGRA) da Policia Federal, RNM No. ............, com classificacao Residente, amparo legal 286 - ART 37, ... Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hi Texanbrazil Thank you for your reply. I am over 60 years old, does that mean it is permanent or do I need to go to the FP and renew in November 2021? Read More
Policia Federal online form( reuniao familiar) by KatHScott
Good day to you all ! Can anyone help, please? Do I need to print the PF online form to take with the other documents ? I don麓t remember seeing any print option when I finished filling the form. Do I need to get authenticated copies ...
Hi I am from England and have only just joined. Firstly , congratulations. Good to hear that all went well. I have a question: What card are they going to give you? After obtaining my PDF number here in Brazil I applied for a residence visa ... Read More