Moving to Porto alegre

Member since 22 February 2023

J_schroMember22 February 2023 19:17:54

Coming to Porto alegre in a few weeks to start searching for job opportunities, and former individuals that have been through this kind of thing before.

Thank you for your time

sprealestatebroker ViP

Member since 01 May 2018

sprealestatebrokerViP22 February 2023 21:02:14

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Braziian get jobs first.聽 You need some pull to land jobs here , unless, there is, they realize you got something they lack and need that you can provide without replacement.聽聽

Specially in Rio Grande do Sul.

Granted, there are a lot more English Speaking expats in Rio and Sao Paulo than Porto Alegre.聽 Then, you might have a slight edge.

J_schro Member

Member since 22 February 2023

J_schroMember23 February 2023 03:28:10

@sprealestatebroker thanks, and yea I have been told that being an English teacher would probably be the best route, are you aware of any expat groups in the Porto alegre area ?

KenAquarius Serial expat

Member since 24 August 2017

KenAquariusSerial expat23 February 2023 10:53:29

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How do you have a work visa without already having a job offer? I am assuming you know you can鈥檛 work on a tourist visa.

abthree Brazil Expert

Member since 28 December 2017

abthreeBrazil Expert23 February 2023 11:40:19

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02/23/23 Welcome, @J_shro.聽 As @KenAquarius wrote, it's illegal to work for pay in Brazil on a tourist visa聽 - including a 90-day visa waiver - and potential employers are well aware of that, because it's enforced.聽 It's next to impossible to arrive in Brazil and find an employer willing to sponsor you to upgrade to a resident visa.聽 Enjoy your visit, and be careful not to overstay your visa.

To answer your other question, InterNations says on their site that they have an expat group in Porto Alegre.聽 That's all I know about them; you can find out more at internations.org.