EricPau
American expat in Brazil
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Registration: 25 April 2022
USA to impose a Whopping 50% Tariff on Brazil! by roddiesho
Roddie in Retirement. 馃槑
Google says: Many key Brazilian exports are exempt from the additional 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Some notable exemptions include:Agricultural products: Orange juice, orange pulp, nuts, cellulose (pulp), NPK (nitrogen, ... Read More
Fish Prices by alan279
I paid R$120 per kilogram today for fresh sea bass filet. And R$95 for fresh salmon filet from Chile.Are these prices typical in other cities in Brazil?
@alan279 There is one Peruvian restaurant in Brasilia that has excellent seafood (Taypa Sabores Del Peru). Read More
Fish Prices by alan279
I paid R$120 per kilogram today for fresh sea bass filet. And R$95 for fresh salmon filet from Chile.Are these prices typical in other cities in Brazil?
Brasilia seems to have a dearth of seafood. We have tilapia and tilapia. Also salmon and rubbery shrimp. It is hardtop find much else, even at the market in Guara. Sushi here is always salmon with cream cheese. Lots of cream cheese at the sushi bars. Read More
US Retiree in Brazil -- Tax Reporting Questions by Mark Blonde
As a US soon to be retiree thinking of relocating to Brazil, the tax question I a little off putting.I've read there is no tax treaty between the US and Brazil.All my income will come from US sources. What if I don't report it all? If there is no ...
Wow, I didn't know that "denaturalization" was a thing. Someone residing overseas can be stripped of their US citizenship, and there could be serious tax consequences as well. ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Hi Chef Jim, we usually stay in the lounge there in PTY while we wait too. The lounge is nice, but agree that the food sucks. We had hoped that writing several reviews about the disappointing food would help, but to no avail. We had waited in ... Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
Wow, it's nice to hear that Canada is being nice to us! Kkkkk I usually fly Copa to Brasilia since it is the fast route. Read More
Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...
@chefjim Hey Jim, I wish you well in your adventure in Rio Grande do Sur. I had experience using Tricare Prime while in Brasilia two years ago (I won't start TFL until Nov). I collected my receipts and processed them when I returned to the States. ... Read More
Tourist visa by Grongie
So I'm confused about my tourist visa.I spend 60 days at the end of last year in Brazil. I came back in January, the officer at the border said that I only had 30 days left. According to the internet I can't ask for an extension because I'm from a ...
I decided to hitch my tourist visa question to this string rather than create a new string.Per an AP article I read "Brazil will reintroduce visa requirements Thursday for U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens. The United States Embassy in Brasilia ... Read More
CPF for foreigners by angelicaody
Hi!Does anybody know if getting a CPF on a tourist visa is possible?Thanks
My experience was similar to @kellermanjm, however instead of them mailing me a CPF card, I received it online. Although I rarely have to show it (usually just punching in the number on a terminal) I decided to go to a loja de papel to print out and ... Read More
What is your favorite Beasilian "go to" junk food ?? by GuestPoster6669
I've been painting my new apartment all week, and it's so hot here in the southeast that I had to stop and walk to the botequim a block from my house to recharge.Sitting with an ice cold 600ml bottle of Antarctica and a plate of French fries with ...
Picanha Fatiada, mandioca com molho picante, and of course com Cerveja Gelada!! Read More
Building Costs in Brazil by alan279
A friend just received a substantial increase in the cost estimate to build a 210 m2 house in an AlphaPark development in Ilh茅us. He thinks the big construction company that has their own engineers are taking advantage of the gringo. He asked ...
@alan279, that doesn't surprise me. A quick search on the Zillow app shows 2k - 2.5k sq ft townhouses in Northern Virginia, USA priced btwn $500k and $650k regardless of new construction or not. The advantage of new construction is that you get to ... Read More
Only SSA.GOV
Rodney, I wouldn't open anything for social security if it doesn't come from ssa.gov. Read More
Let's discuss something fun for a change. by bepmoht
So there鈥檚 a lot of inexpensive beer in Brazil. Most of the favorites are lagers, served sub zero celcius cold. Many are more popular in certain states or regions. This is due to local taste, advertising and other influences. So todays survey ...
Yes, I'll drink almost anything your offering. But I'm not a big fan of wheat beers. We'll miss the ice code chopp from a tap when we leave next month. Nothing like watching the ice slide down the side of your mug before you take this first ... Read More
Renovating vs Building a New house in Brazil by Pablo888
Each person has different views of what constitutes an ideal living environment. What I would like to discuss in this thread is: what are the considerations that are specific to Brazil regarding renovating vs building a new house.Please note that ...
@EricPau Fun fact: So I went to Champeon, which is a building supplier here in Brasilia yesterday because they delivered 10 pails of the wrong color paint to our rental units. While there I wanted to buy some nuts, bolts and washers to make a bed ... Read More
Renovating vs Building a New house in Brazil by Pablo888
Each person has different views of what constitutes an ideal living environment. What I would like to discuss in this thread is: what are the considerations that are specific to Brazil regarding renovating vs building a new house.Please note that ...
The comments from Gasparzinho 777, Roddiesho and Abthree above are spot on. My contribution: In 2022, we completely renovated the apartment we own in Aguas Claras Brasilia. In 2023, we renovated the upstairs unit of a rental house we own in ... Read More
Bringing a TV from USA to Brazil by californiainbrazil
If I bring a new TV from the USA to Brazil on a flight, does anyone know the current duty percentage that I would need to pay? Do I simply to to the Goods to declare line when arriving with the receipt and pay the duty? Are debit cards or credit ...
I shipped a lot of appliances from the States to Brazil, but when I discovered that TVs were comparably priced in Brazil, I chose to buy my Samsung TVs in Brazil rather that deal with the challenges of shipping and possible fees and damage en route. ... Read More
Tourist visa update for 10 January 2024 by rraypo
Tourist eVisa's for Australian, Canadian and US citizens.Brazil has officially launched the eVisa portal:https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/This means that, if you are travelling with an Australian, Canadian, or USA passport, and will enter Brazil on or ...
@EricPau See, another example of 'Brazilian efficiency'.... They keep the website open to allow folks to unnecessarily get the visa. Read More
Tourist visa update for 10 January 2024 by rraypo
Tourist eVisa's for Australian, Canadian and US citizens.Brazil has officially launched the eVisa portal:https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/This means that, if you are travelling with an Australian, Canadian, or USA passport, and will enter Brazil on or ...
Lol, well I guess I got a nine year visa instead of a 10 year visa! 馃槄 Read More
Tourist visa update for 10 January 2024 by rraypo
Tourist eVisa's for Australian, Canadian and US citizens.Brazil has officially launched the eVisa portal:https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/This means that, if you are travelling with an Australian, Canadian, or USA passport, and will enter Brazil on or ...
Wow, I applied for my Brazilian tourist visa online on Saturday and got it today (Tuesday). Must be a glitch because that isn't the normal level of Brazilian 'efficiency' that I am used to! KKKKK Read More
New evisa requirements for travel to Brasil by timhoffnagle
Does anyone know the reasoning behind the new requirement for citizens of the U.S., Canada, and other countries? I just started applying for one and, in addition to the website being slow and not working on my phone (it seems to be just slow on my ...
@Pablo888 how long was the process to get your visa? Read More
Keurig K-cups in Brazil? by EricPau
Hey folks, I brought a nice Keurig coffee machine from USA, and I'm finding it to be a hard time to find k-cup coffee pods in the supermarkets here. It looks like Nespresso has the market here in Brazil. Have any of you seen k-cups for sale here? ...
Yes folks, I agree with all your points against Keurig. I have the refillable cups that @Dr Donna recommended and they're just not the same. The problem with the 'regular' coffee making is that I only drink 8oz per day and my wife doesn't drink. ... Read More
Keurig K-cups in Brazil?
Hey folks, I brought a nice Keurig coffee machine from USA, and I'm finding it to be a hard time to find k-cup coffee pods in the supermarkets here. It looks like Nespresso has the market here in Brazil. Have any of you seen k-cups for sale here? ... Read More
Real Estate Prices in Brazil by sfcastro
I been looking at properties in Brazil for a couple of years in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. One observation that I find strange is that I see a number of properties that I have been tracking and despite the fact that they have not sold in over ...
Trustworthy real estate agents (as well as any Brasilian business person) are rare. After working through many agents here in Brasilia, we finally found a trustworthy one.An example of untrustworthiness is one we are working through now. We had a ... 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 ...
@fred2brazil Parab茅ns on your place, it looks really nice. One regret we have with the our reforma here in Brasilia is that the architect convinced us to install rectangular/flat-bottom sinks on the bathrooms. It appears that your decorator ... Read More
Uber experience in Brazil by GuestPoster9310
I've been using Uber quite a lot since I moved to Brazil. Lately, I've noticed many drivers accepting a ride, waiting for a couple of minutes, and then cancelling. Do you think this is because they are using multiple apps and a more convenient ride ...
@jasonlovesdogs I have been using Localiza with good experience. You can download their app and see their prices for each class. I think they are nation-wide in Brazil. Boa sorted! Read More
Cheddar Cheese in Brasil? by alan279
Anyone know where I can buy cheddar cheese in Brazil?Thanks for any advice.Alan
One thing I do appreciate here in Brazil regarding cheeses, since apparently some many Latins have a propensity to be lactose intolerant, it is easier to buy lactose-free dairy products here compared to USA. Read More
Cheddar Cheese in Brasil? by alan279
Anyone know where I can buy cheddar cheese in Brazil?Thanks for any advice.Alan
@rraypo yup, that's why we stuck a huge roll of Costco aluminum foil in our shipping container to Brazil! Read More
Uber experience in Brazil by GuestPoster9310
I've been using Uber quite a lot since I moved to Brazil. Lately, I've noticed many drivers accepting a ride, waiting for a couple of minutes, and then cancelling. Do you think this is because they are using multiple apps and a more convenient ride ...
We used to take uber for over a year in Brasilia. Generally we had no problems, tho we did get the occasional cancelation when we thought that maybe the driver was gaming the system. I agree with both @ martinsan and @ abthree's comments. ... Read More
Which airline is better? by Canforbra
Air Canada or United?Talking premium economy or premium plus.
I fly COPA. They all stop at their hub in Panama, but it is cheaper, and the shortest duration, since they have direct flights from Panama to Brasilia. I can avoid flying down to SP or Rio to get back up to Brasilia. Two flights from Dulles ... Read More
Merry Christmas to all by mberigan
Just to say, Merry Christmas!Sometimes, far from our origins and family this can be a time filled with longings for our origins. Well, here we are in another place in the current time. Make the best of where you are and who you are with.Merry ...
Merry Christmas/Feliz Natal to all of you! Read More
Merry Christmas to all by mberigan
Just to say, Merry Christmas!Sometimes, far from our origins and family this can be a time filled with longings for our origins. Well, here we are in another place in the current time. Make the best of where you are and who you are with.Merry ...
馃愤 Read More
Right to shipping container? by rnbtg
I heard once you establish residency you have a right to one shipping container to move your stuff. Any help with the rules on that? Are some things barred? I鈥檇 like to bring my stuff and gardening things, maybe agricultural drone and small ...
I hope your move goes well. This is probably more than you wanted, but here we go..... To be honest with you, we did not shop around to a bunch of places, as we probably should have. But we were very satisfied with Alegra Brasil. Reach out to Max ... Read More
Right to shipping container? by rnbtg
I heard once you establish residency you have a right to one shipping container to move your stuff. Any help with the rules on that? Are some things barred? I鈥檇 like to bring my stuff and gardening things, maybe agricultural drone and small ...
All, I did a container shipment from Virginia to Brasilia 2 years ago. Peter is right about not allowed to bring anything with motors. I think I was also told that drones were not allowed too). I agree with everything that abthree said, except about ... Read More
Altitude and Elevation in Brazil by abthree
12/13/23 We were in Bras铆lia this past weekend. We both got headaches, and it took us a while to realize that it was probably the altitude. When people think about altitude in South America they rightly think of the distant Andes, but the ...
Ha! Thanks for sharing that Abthree. We're going back to Brasilia for the next three months. Fortunately we don't suffer from the altitude, but it is good to know for cooking at higher altitude. Read More
Does Brazil tax Disabled US military benefits by freshbatchoflean
I鈥檓 a military vet I get disability compensation from the VA I鈥檓 getting retirement visa to stay long term in Brazil I use my VA letter in the process so they鈥檒l technically know what I make. Do I have to pay taxes on that income? ...
Hey folks, I haven't decided yet to move to Brazil full time and get a retirement visa. Currently I just visit as a tourist under 180 days annually. However, as @Abthree points out, even tho US and Brazil don't have a tax treaty, Brazil tries to ... Read More
What annoys you about Brazil? by Peter Itamaraca
We all know that Brazil has a fantastic climate, a very low comparable cost of living, friendly laid-back people and amazing beaches and nature. But what really gets your goat, as this might help people considering moving here? Some examples might ...
@marcotenoreAmen!! @marcotenore I wish they had more pride in their work and desire to excel, and @abthree is right for the total disregard for title/title insurance and other real-estate safeguards... Read More
New year celebration with new Visa? by antonioggriffin
I will be celebrating the new year with new friends wearing all white clothes at the beach馃槑馃槑...But my concern is should I apply for a visa now with the new changes coming up?I will arrive the 29... And leave Jan 10.
@antonioggriffinWill they let you get a visa before January 10th? Read More
Are There Any Doorbell Monitors Available In Brazil? by roddiesho
My wife has pretty much created a Senior Retirement Center. She is monitoring my 96year old Brazilian mother, her mentally challenged uncle and me who now has to see an eye specialist. We are all together in separate houses on a large property with ...
Unique and strong passwords for your wifi and ring camera are the best ways to avoid hacking. Read More
Are There Any Doorbell Monitors Available In Brazil? by roddiesho
My wife has pretty much created a Senior Retirement Center. She is monitoring my 96year old Brazilian mother, her mentally challenged uncle and me who now has to see an eye specialist. We are all together in separate houses on a large property with ...
As long as you have internet, Ring works. I saw the same statement from Amazon, I think what it means is that they won't warrantee the camera while being used in Brazil. My Ring works fine there. Read More
It's good to be "old" in Rio......kkkkkk by GuestPoster376
Lei 7.916/2018 was changed yesterday to now reflect the age for preferential senior citizen rights in the state of RJ from 60 down to 57.......I am 57......Can't wait to park in a shopping mall now........heh.In addition to which you get to use the ...
We couldn't believe that our dentist in Brasilia actually cleaned our teeth, and spent an hour doing it. No work performed by a dental hygienist. The dental assistant simply handed him his instruments on queue. Totally outfitted with the latest ... Read More
Yet another day calculation issue (90/180 days) by Xiaozhuli
Bom dia,I've just spent a couple of hours adding, subtracting, reading rules and reading feedback.I would love some strong Brazilian coffee here but unfortunately, I'm still in Canada :-)I apologize for asking yet another 90/180 days question but ...
Hi @Xiaozhuli, I agree with everything that @abthree said. Just a few points I want to emphasize.In your first question you said, "...so I have 96 days left to spend in Brazil until it resets on January 11." Just to be clear, the days spent in ... Read More
Visa needed to enter Brazil for RNM by deafmgecko
Hello, I'm an American citizen living in Brasilia with my wife who is Brazilian. I have a question. I recently got RNM. We are planning to go to America for a visit next month. Since Brazil is requiring a visa from Americans beginning on October ...
@deafmgeckoFor those US citizens who will need tourist visas for Brazil, the Brazilian government pushed the requirement to start on January 10th, 2024. https://www.ivisa.com/brazil/blog/brazil-visa-requirements-for-us-citizens Read More
Don't Lose Your Brazilian Documents / Credentials! by roddiesho
This is more for 天美麻豆 newbies rather than veterans, but it can happen to anyone. My wife after a night of partying with her friends in the big city and changing her outfit reached into her pocket and declared "Oh here's your Banco Do Brazil ...
One thing you can do is make duplicates for some documents. Since the CPF is online, you can always go to a papelaria to get one printed and laminated. I wish I had asked for the US passport card (valid for travel to/ from Mexico and Canada). But I ... Read More
Dentistry in Brazil - experiences and suggestions by Astroccounselling
I would like to hear about dental experiences in Brazil Following malpractice I have to redo most of the work received and a couple of veneers to. I would like to hear your experience and exchange info. Thank you
Thank you all. I appreciate you sharing your experiences and your advise. Looks like I'll have my teeth cared for in Brazil! Read More
Farewell to Texanbrazil, Brazil Advisor by abthree
It is my deep sorrow to inform you that our colleague and friend here on the site, and my good friend in Real Life, Texanbrazil, passed away this morning after a long illness.聽Tex joined Expat in February of 2018, and enjoyed helping ...
Texanbrazil will be missed. The two of you were a great pair 'running/ managing' this site for the rest of us. He always offered sage advise appreciated by all readers. Our condolences to family and friends. Blessings to all. Read More
Dentistry in Brazil - experiences and suggestions by Astroccounselling
I would like to hear about dental experiences in Brazil Following malpractice I have to redo most of the work received and a couple of veneers to. I would like to hear your experience and exchange info. Thank you
Thank you all! Read More
Dentistry in Brazil - experiences and suggestions by Astroccounselling
I would like to hear about dental experiences in Brazil Following malpractice I have to redo most of the work received and a couple of veneers to. I would like to hear your experience and exchange info. Thank you
Thanks @English Penguin. Good to hear. Is there dental insurance in Brazil? Read More
Dentistry in Brazil - experiences and suggestions by Astroccounselling
I would like to hear about dental experiences in Brazil Following malpractice I have to redo most of the work received and a couple of veneers to. I would like to hear your experience and exchange info. Thank you
I am curious about how satisfied anyone is with their dental care in Brazil. I'm frustrated with my dental care in the U.S. and am considering getting it taken care of while in Brasilia. Are the exams and cleaning comparable? Has anyone had more ... Read More
U.S. citizen 90-day free visa. by nicholsharvey
If I come to Brazil as a U.S. citizen on July 2nd and get a 90-day extension before my 1st 90-day tourist visa expires, then I leave Brazil on November 20th, without finishing my 90-day extension. Can I return to Brazil 2months later on February 1, ...
@EricPau I should add, that obviously columns A, B & C are not self-explanatory if you can't see them! Column A is the year. Column B is the month. And column C is the number of days in Brazil for the month in column B. Hope this helps. Read More
U.S. citizen 90-day free visa. by nicholsharvey
If I come to Brazil as a U.S. citizen on July 2nd and get a 90-day extension before my 1st 90-day tourist visa expires, then I leave Brazil on November 20th, without finishing my 90-day extension. Can I return to Brazil 2months later on February 1, ...
I previously posted the following on another thread back in January. Unfortunately, the embedded link below doesn't work so you'll have to create the excel spreadsheet yourself. "Hi fellow Brazilian Expats. I have seen previous Expat posts where ... 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 ...
Manipulating citizens with populist false hopes and lies is dangerous on all sides of the political spectrum. We can also see that populism on the left can be very violent too. Look at the tragedy going on now in neighboring Peru. Read More
Visa doubts by Guest8762
Hi my name is Mikenzi. I need some serious help. We鈥檝e been looking everywhere and honestly the Atlanta consulate for Brazil hasn鈥檛 been helpful at all.I am trying to return with my husband to Brazil February 6, 2023. He is Brazilian and ...
So true Ken. Read More
General Political Climate in Brazil by 56tbourne
Now that the elections are over, was wondering what the general political tone in Brazil is now that Lula was elected. Will it have an effect on expats or laws? I know that Brazil is divided like it is in the US. It has always been a very ...
Inubia, Archlab and Sprealestatebroker, you folks are spot on. It is refreshing to read realistic, objective, and common sense opinions. Read More
World Cup 2022
Is there a place that folks gather in Brasilia to watch the USA team play in the World Cup? Read More
Back from Uruguay re passport stamps by ltoby955
Hi arrived back yesterday and Uruguay never stamped my passport in or out but more's the problem is neither did Brazil on my re-entry yesterday and ideas what to do about this? Many thanks for any help.
@ltoby955 actually I almost had the same problem when I was arriving in Brasilia last month. Only when I inquired if I would be able to find a Receita Federal office in the airport to extend my tourist visa did she say that in that case she needed ... Read More
Visa Entry Date Question by sovelong
Maybe I'm just having a brain fart right now but is the entry date inclusive or exclusive? I.E. If I entered on January 5th last year, can I enter on January 5th next year and that starts a new tourist visa? Or would that need to be on January 6th?
Sovelove, I created an excel spreadsheet with one column that had the days of the month. (Remember that months have different numbers of days. ) I had a row for each month. Then I made a second column with the days I spent in Brazil. That way I ... Read More
Do's and don'ts at the Brazilian dinner table by ltoby955
I know you can't believe all you read on quora but there was a post about do's and don'ts at the dinner table here it seems you have to gorge until everyone seems to stop and then it's rude to carry on or it seems to finish before the others. Don't ...
"Red meat"? Most of my Brazilian family cooks beef until it it thoroughly dead with not a hint of pink in it..... Read More
General Political Climate in Brazil by 56tbourne
Now that the elections are over, was wondering what the general political tone in Brazil is now that Lula was elected. Will it have an effect on expats or laws? I know that Brazil is divided like it is in the US. It has always been a very ...
@abthree, I smile. I too remember that mysterious ritual of my folks voting the same way in Connecticut! Thank you for envoking that memory. Very interesting how the Brazilian machines work. They do seem rather fool-proof. I didn't delete the ... Read More
General Political Climate in Brazil by 56tbourne
Now that the elections are over, was wondering what the general political tone in Brazil is now that Lula was elected. Will it have an effect on expats or laws? I know that Brazil is divided like it is in the US. It has always been a very ...
I will also add that there is lots of debate about the automated Brazilian voting system allowing for fraud. As an IT person, I would say that in a transparent society, software forensic is not that difficult to perform to detect fraud. I do agree ... Read More
General Political Climate in Brazil by 56tbourne
Now that the elections are over, was wondering what the general political tone in Brazil is now that Lula was elected. Will it have an effect on expats or laws? I know that Brazil is divided like it is in the US. It has always been a very ...
A lot of division erupted in one of our family WhatsApp group regarding the election. Many family members are devote evangelicals which mean they are Bolsinario devotees, but others (including pastors) supported Lula. Therefore the rather 'lively' ... Read More
Brazilian SIM card for 4 month stay by EricPau
Any opinions on what is the best pay-as-you-go SIM card? I don't want to get stuck in a contract that I can't terminate when I will leave Brasilia in 4 months. Thanks,
Thanks folks, appreciate your comments! Read More
Brazilian SIM card for 4 month stay
Any opinions on what is the best pay-as-you-go SIM card? I don't want to get stuck in a contract that I can't terminate when I will leave Brasilia in 4 months. Thanks, Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
@abthree聽Thanks Abthree! Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
Just to clarify my question: it is about duration of time you have to spend out of Brazil BETWEEN the 90 day visas. I understand that in a rolling 365 days you can only spend a max of 180 days in Brazil. But could you literally cross the border to ... Read More
90 and 180 day rule by ltoby955
Hi all, How does the 90 day rule work in Brazil is it a rolling calender? I.e I spent 16 days here last week of June first week of July. I am coming back at the beginning of October. So am I right in thinking the 16 days fall of after six ...
I have another question on this topic: Is there a minimum time that you have to be out of the country between 90 day visas? For example, could you literally land in another country, not leave the airport, and take the next plane back to Brazil to ... Read More
When to Carry US Passport by jasonlovesdogs
Hello,聽Does anyone know if I should always carry my US passport at all times in Brazil? Like even doing daily activities like going to a restaurant, shopping or the gym? Someone told me to carry a copy of my passport in case I get robbed but is ...
I agree with most of the warnings and safeguards the others have offered.聽 I would say that different parts of Brasilia and environs have different levels of security concerns.聽 Always be prepared for pickpockets in commercial and public ... Read More
Playing it safe with electricity in Brazil by James
[img align=c]https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFfHvmdzL6tZF5UwSGnFPrGlMBEw1kSbOp1zjsus6y81rJZpYU[/img] 127v / 220v - One thing that everyone coming to Brazil should be aware of is that there is no national standard voltage for ...
Thank you for the info Gordon.聽 We are presently interviewing three different general contractors to manage our apartment refurb in Aguas Claras Brasilia.聽 I have listed a number of the comments from this string for my work quality ... Read More
Playing it safe with electricity in Brazil by James
[img align=c]https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFfHvmdzL6tZF5UwSGnFPrGlMBEw1kSbOp1zjsus6y81rJZpYU[/img] 127v / 220v - One thing that everyone coming to Brazil should be aware of is that there is no national standard voltage for ...
Thanks Mike. If flooding reaches up to my apartment on the 12th floor, we're gonna have bigger problems than my electricity! LoL Read More
Playing it safe with electricity in Brazil by James
[img align=c]https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFfHvmdzL6tZF5UwSGnFPrGlMBEw1kSbOp1zjsus6y81rJZpYU[/img] 127v / 220v - One thing that everyone coming to Brazil should be aware of is that there is no national standard voltage for ...
I am planning to replace the existing 220v wiring in my Brasilia apartment with dual 220v and 127v wiring, panelboards, and dual wall sockets, with 10 ma gfci in the kitchen and bathrooms. From reading the comments above, I will request the ... Read More
Tax on Income Made in US while living in Brasil by HighVoltage1045
Hi all,I have been reading the forums for a few years now and participating where I could.I just moved to Brazil with my Brazilian wife to take care of her sick father.聽 I received my Marriage Reunification visa on March 24th and now i'm ...
@abthree聽thank you abthree. I appreciate the insight. Eric Read More
Tax on Income Made in US while living in Brasil by HighVoltage1045
Hi all,I have been reading the forums for a few years now and participating where I could.I just moved to Brazil with my Brazilian wife to take care of her sick father.聽 I received my Marriage Reunification visa on March 24th and now i'm ...
I have similar questions to those from seinfo3.聽 I am considering obtaining a retirement visa. As a US citizen, I am still confused about the double-taxation possibility. Some sources say I'll pay to both Brazil and the US, others say no.1. ... Read More