mberigan
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
384
About me
American
Lives in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Speaks Portuguese, English
Registration: 21 January 2020
Activity
Sandelwood soap by Kurterino
Asking for a friend who is a big fan of this type of soap (personally i don鈥檛 even really know what it is lol鈥�). She usually buys this soap in Asia where it is A LOT cheaper than in Switzerland, now she asked me if it is also available ...
@KurterinoWell, she may not be able to easily find her "s芒ndalo" bar soap via MercadoLivre BUT maybe if you take her to some of the different shops in larger Brazilian cities she might fing other incredibly irresistible scents in different ... Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Brazil? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters鈥� or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
@alexanderstephenlangeIn March I took Uber from Intermares Cabedelo to dowtown Jo茫o Pessoa at 13:30 (rush hour return to work time period) and it was R$34. Also in March a trip from Marca Zero in Recife to the Riomar shopping mall at 16:30 ... Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Brazil? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters鈥� or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
@alexanderstephenlangeThere he is!Welcome aboard @alexanderstephenlange!! Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Brazil? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters鈥� or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
So I did some lookups to try to compare with prices here - which you can look up in your own community:(California) - 1 liter of regular gas costs R$8.00. Premium is R$8.55.(Wisconsin) - 1 liter of regular gas costs R$5.70. Premium is ... Read More
US to Brasil by tiomark
Belo Horizonte 5 years Retired
tiomark!New to the site? Welcome aboard. Read More
Happy Earth Day 2026
Just to say Happy Earth Day with the hopes that each and every one of us spend a little time passing along the importance of helping out our planet by being good ambassadors of nature to those around us.I'm very encouraged today in watching ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 ...
Hi Craig! Apparently you live somewhere in Par谩 near Bel茅m. Is that true? What an incredible place to live and explore. I live in Para铆ba and in the diverse region I live there are things to discover without end. Take advantage ... Read More
Social Security Form SSA-7162 by nicholsharvey
Has social security recipient ever had to mail form SSA-7162 to the FBU.LISBON? How long did it take to Mail from Rio De Janeiro Brazil to Lisbon Portugal via correio service. It's been 10 days since I mailed it with tracking included and it has not ...
Once again an SSA-7162 has arrived via snail-mail to return in short due in order to prove that I still exist (my guess) and I'm wondering what say you others from the U.S.A. about best methods for returning the info. It seems that an email to the ... Read More
Nubank account by FahadQ
Hi, how is everyone?I wanted to ask can I create a Nubank account while I wait for my immigration card? I already have my CPF. I'm trying to do it with the app but it keeps asking me for an ID. Any idea what I can do? please let me know.Thanks!
@FahadQHave you tried using your passport as an ID? You have the CPF. The Nubank pages say that you can use a passport as an ID. If that doesn't work here's their support email address.OR just wait until your resident card is in hand.Good ... Read More
Vehicle tax/registration by Kurterino
I purchased a used scooter in January 鈥�25 and registered it in my name, at which point I also paid the tax and/or registration fee. I鈥檓 guessing that for 2026 I will have to renew the registration and/or pay the tax for the new year, and ...
@KuterinoI noticed that during my last payment process the Android Aplicatico CNH do Brasil only showed changed status of payments AFTER I signed out of the app and then logged back in.mberigan Read More
Looking for suggestions for Skype phone number by CariocaNY
Happy Holidays to all:As most probably know, Skype phone #s are over. That is, the ability to have a U.S. phone number to receive calls and texts is no longer being renewed.Does anyone know of a RELIABLE alternative.I see alternatives on the web but ...
@Peter Itamaraca It would be SO NICE if Whatsapp could be a solution for my needs for communication in the USA BUT nobody in my large family or circle of friends use Whatsapp. My banks don't use it. The IRS doesn't use it nor do my retirement funds ... Read More
Tried to use my girlfriend CPF by NewBrazil
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn鈥檛 work. Did it twice still didn鈥檛 work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn鈥檛 work. This was just using a regular ...
(translated from a SERASA page)*Benefits for the State*The practice of requesting the CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID) on the invoice strengthens the fight against tax evasion and promotes greater transparency in the tax system.With the information ... Read More
Tried to use my girlfriend CPF by NewBrazil
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn鈥檛 work. Did it twice still didn鈥檛 work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn鈥檛 work. This was just using a regular ...
Here in PB purchases over R$500 require addition of one's CPF as of May 2:https://www.sefaz.pb.gov.br/9-posts/4179-compras-acima-de-r-500-no-varejo-terao-de-incluir-cpf-na-nota-fiscal-eletronica-ao-consumidor-na-paraiba#:Often, at the supermarket,we ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
@KuterinoSo here's the question i searched on:"Quais os bancos onde eu posso abrir conta sem comprovante de resid锚ncia?"And the response surprised me:"Bancos como InfinitePay, Banrisul (conta digital) e C6 Bank (conta no exterior) permitem ... Read More
Driver's license by Kurterino
Is there anyone here who managed to get a BR driver鈥檚 license based on the license from his home country (converted his license to a Brazilian license)? If so, what is the procedure?
@KurterinoI searched for "estrangeiro" on my state's DETRAN site and got a how-to listing. Here's that page (for Paraiba):https://paraibadigital.pb.gov.br/008911a6-e3d1-4fd0-b123-37006dbc34cdYou should be able to find something similar for your ... Read More