thesurfingalien
Dutch expat in Brazil
Forum posts
9
About me
Dutch
Lives in Vila Velha, Esp铆rito Sant
Registration: 30 November 2015
Adapting to the climate in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Brazil is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Brazil? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Hi Priscila, I have lived in Esp铆rito Santo for over six years now. I am from Holland, but I did not have any trouble with the much higher temperatures in the summer. In fact, when Brazilians were complaining about the heat, I really enjoyed ... Read More
Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Hi, I am not sure, but I think this has something to do with the fact that you moved to Brazil twice. I know that you can only import personal belongings only once (I had to sign a document that stipulated this), and within six months of obtaining ... Read More
Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Hi, Unless the law changed since 2010, I believe this to be incorrect information. Can you please tell us where you got yhis information? Thanks, Peter Read More
Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Hi, I assume you are going to get married, and are going to live here in Brazil. If that is the case, you do not have to pay any taxes on anything you bring as personal belongings. As a side-recommendation... Get legally married where you ... Read More
Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Hi, I am not sure what type of equipment you are referring to, but if you are talking about legal stuff (SSB transmitters/receivers???), I would check first if you can actually use these legal here in Brazil. If I recall correctly, at least 30+ ... Read More
Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Hi, The first thing I would advice is that, if you plan to bring a lot of valuable stuff, make sure that the shipping and importing is going to be handled by a company that has experience (ask for references!) in exporting goods to Brazil for ... Read More
Driving a 50 cc "motorcycle" in Brazil by thesurfingalien
Hey All, I hope someone can help me out with this one. I tried to get answers from neighbors, policeman, and DETRAN, but I get different answers everywhere. Right now, I am driving a car, but I really do not need it as I am only driving short ...
Hi James, Rick, I have read that too; if I understand correctly, in June 2015, they have changed the law for cinquentinhas to have a licence-plate as well. That makes sense, but along with that came the (unintended?) necessity to have a valid ... Read More
Driving a 50 cc "motorcycle" in Brazil
Hey All, I hope someone can help me out with this one. I tried to get answers from neighbors, policeman, and DETRAN, but I get different answers everywhere. Right now, I am driving a car, but I really do not need it as I am only driving short ... Read More