Moving to Brazil

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6 years ago

Brazilian-American聽 living in No.California,returning to Brazil after many years in the US,would like to know information of anyone returning to Brazil about relocation personal stuff by ship and pets.Thank you. VeraGauchaAmerican

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Texanbrazil ViP

2744POSTS

6 years ago

Borders are closed except for Brazilians, but difficult to find flights. Shipping ports on excepting essential goods.
Stressful on pets in normal times, now really tough.
Take care and suggest waiting.

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abthree Brazil Expert

6449POSTS

6 years ago

Hi, Vera,

You'll probably want to wait now until the coronavirus crisis is resolved.聽聽Access to Brazil is now shut down, and while you're exempt from the closure as a Brazilian, arranging transportation of any kind will be very difficult.

As for moving, you're permitted one duty-free sea shipment and one duty-free air shipment of personal and household goods.聽聽The regulations are detailed, complex, and must be followed to the letter - you know how the Receita Federal is!聽 You need a mover that has experience moving people to Brazil, and has a reliable partner on the Brazilian end to complete your move, so be sure to ask about that specifically when you start contacting movers and asking for quotes.聽 I had a good experience with Allied; they're owned by Sirva, a large global logistics company that's also strong in Brazil.聽 North American Van Lines is also a Sirva affiliate.

Vera GauchaAmerican Member

12POSTS

6 years ago

Planning to return sometime this year or next year,not in a hurry.Any experience with shipping pets, a company in the US or Brazil,very concerned,have a large dog 55 pounds and a cat.He'll be on a flight with me.Great I found new friends in ExPats.

Vera GauchaAmerican Member

12POSTS

6 years ago

Thank you for the information regarding North American Van Lines.I'll take my time,planning in two, three years as I have real estate in the US to deal with before leaving.Just today found out a great website located in Sao Paulo, email for questions:info@thebrazilbusiness.com聽 Lots of information about everything in Brazil,laws and a variety of subjects for those returning to Brazil,business,immigration,etc. Thanks again.