mbright85
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 29 March 2023
Google Fi phone service good in Brazil? by alexanderstephenlange
Hello, ex-patriots!I have heard that Google Fi (a service I use here in the States) works well in Brazil.Anybody have any thoughts on that?I also understand that one should switch away from Google Fi to use a less expensive, native service... ...
@alexanderstephenlange I haven鈥檛 used Google Fi, but I get good coverage with Popcorn Mobile. Unless something has changed, I recall my friend needing to be in the US every 3 months or have his service suspended with Google Fi. Popcorn is ... Read More
Homeschooling in Uruguay
Hello all,My little guy is approaching school age and we鈥檇 really like to homeschool him. This may be our make or break in terms of making Uruguay our permanent home. My understanding is that it is not legal. Does anyone know of any legal ... Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Ol谩 pessoal!I鈥檓 a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I鈥檓 trying to figure out when I鈥檒l be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
@abthree Thank you so much! Super helpful. Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Ol谩 pessoal!I鈥檓 a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I鈥檓 trying to figure out when I鈥檒l be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
Regarding the citizenship application, the requirements state: 鈥�- Criminal record certificate issued by the聽Federal聽and聽State聽Courts of the places where you have resided in Brazil in the last four years;鈥滵oes anyone ... Read More
Fingerprints and criminal records by priscilawolff
Hello I am married to a Brazilian woman and now we are trying to legalize the process here so I can stay in Brazil . Does someone know and can help me to find out how do I get my fingerprints to get my criminal records from the USA . ? Please I ...
Just chiming in for future readers as I see some misinformation. Fingerprints for a US FBI background check do not need to be done on US soil. The first time I applied, the Federal Police did my fingerprints and signed. The second time I applied, I ... Read More
Higher education certificate accredited by MEC for Naturalization. by Shahbaz Shaikh786
I am searching a lot about the naturalization and Portuguese proficiency certificate as on the Brazil government site one point says..( Completion of a higher education or postgraduate course, held at a Brazilian educational institution, accredited ...
@Shahbaz Shaikh786Hello! Thanks for this. It鈥檚 exactly what I was looking for. I see that there are four levels. Through which level did you take their courses? Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
Update: Equipe Hanami was a dream to work with. I had my son at home here in Florianopolis. Their support started before we even arrived in Florianopolis - reviewing scans and blood work, making sure I was prepared and understood the process, ... Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
@starystar2019I鈥檓 sorry you had a bad experience. Mine went very well and probably better than it would have in a hospital. My team was very knowledgable, respectful, and professional. Home birth is no new business. I believe my particular ... Read More
Having a child in Florianopolis by TSanni
Dear all, We are Nigerians but live in the Middle East and are considering having our baby in Florianopolis. We would truly appreciate any suggestions and recommendations as regards private hospitals, accommodation, and potential general costs. ...
@karidanayamHello! Apologies for the late reply. I鈥檝e not been on here recently. My doula does speak English. I will message you her information. Read More
Best beach town for young expat to live in long term by freshbatchoflean
Want to stay near a beach with a good atmosphere friendly people and other people around ages 21-35. Looking for some cities I want to visit on my next trip to Brazil in a couple months
I second Florianopolis. It was mentioned that it is pricey, but I think it鈥檚 worth it. It鈥檚 a bit chilly in the winter. I鈥檓 willing to pay more and experience a little chill in exchange for the amazing energy and safety here. There ... Read More
Apply for permanent residency after giving birth in Brazil by ThierryS
Dear all, My wife, ours 2 minors children and I arrived in Brazil on a tourist visa. My wife just gave birth to a small Brazilian girl in Florianopolis. I would like to know if my wife and I can apply for permanent residency in Brazil without ...
@abthree Thank you! I鈥檓 already on Duo learning. :) Read More
Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries by abthree
*ETA* 08/30/23 Per an update on the Consulate General of Brazil website on 08/26/23, the implementation date for this change has been postponed to January 10, 2024.03/24/23聽The following notice began to be posted on the websites of Brazilian ...
@abthree Thank you! Read More
Having a child in Florianopolis by TSanni
Dear all, We are Nigerians but live in the Middle East and are considering having our baby in Florianopolis. We would truly appreciate any suggestions and recommendations as regards private hospitals, accommodation, and potential general costs. ...
@TSanni We will be arriving soon to have our baby.We will arrive in time to spend most of our 3rd trimester in Floripa and have appointments with our doula and midwives. Our home birth will cost about $2500 USD for the midwife delivery and post care ... Read More
Apply for permanent residency after giving birth in Brazil by ThierryS
Dear all, My wife, ours 2 minors children and I arrived in Brazil on a tourist visa. My wife just gave birth to a small Brazilian girl in Florianopolis. I would like to know if my wife and I can apply for permanent residency in Brazil without ...
We will be applying for our permanent residency after our baby is born. We don鈥檛 speak any Portuguese. Will we need to hire a translator to go with us? Read More
Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries by abthree
*ETA* 08/30/23 Per an update on the Consulate General of Brazil website on 08/26/23, the implementation date for this change has been postponed to January 10, 2024.03/24/23聽The following notice began to be posted on the websites of Brazilian ...
I will be traveling to Brazil with a US passport in about a week. While I won鈥檛 need a visa to enter, do you know if this new policy will impact me when I attempt to extend my stay since my extension will be processed after the new policy is ... Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
@pup8617 @pup8617 Yes. Very important. This was one of the things they covered during our initial consult. We were given a list of neighborhoods that allow us to arrive at the hospital we selected within 20 minutes. The Midwives have certain ... Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
Here is an update for those interested in this topic. We will arrive in Florianopolis at the very beginning of my third trimester to begin monitoring with our midwives and a local doctor. We will also start sessions with our Doula to prepare for ... Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
@Bhavna Thank you for updating and for the extra info! Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
@abthree Thank you! Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
@pup8617 Thanks! I messaged you. I will google that firm. Good to know Florian贸polis has your approval. I鈥檓 not seeking perfection. I鈥檝e learned that there is no perfect place, just the perfection you can create out of the ... Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
@Bhavna Hi! Thanks! I just found this thread searching for info. Just so you know, there is no notification to the poster when their post is moved so I had no idea this had happened and just thought my post was deleted.I appreciate you moving my ... Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis by mbright85
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ...
@abthree Thanks I did read that thread (and the other birth threads) already and the only person who mentions midwives has not replied to any of the inquiries on the thread. I did send a private message. Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
Hello fellow expats! I posted last week and my post is now missing. Not sure why, so I am going to try this again.[ /forum/viewtopic.php?id=1024727 ] Read More
Midwives and Natural Birth in Florian贸polis
Hello! I鈥檓 Misty. I鈥檓 from the US and my partner is from Ireland. We now live in Colombia and we are considering Brazil as our second home. We are expecting baby number one and plan to visit in May or June to see how we like different ... Read More
Giving birth in Florianopolis by Nazli&Nelly
Hi, We are going to Florianopolis in few days to give birth to our child. (We expect early July) 1-Can you suggest me good hospitals? (good service and not expensive) I want to know how much will it roughly cost? 2-Can you recommend a doctor or ...
@haragiar Hi! Will you share the info for your midwife group? I鈥檓 planning to visit in May to select and get to know our birthing team. Read More