McLen
American expat in Brazil
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38
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About me
American, In a relationship
Lives in Jo茫o Pessoa, Paraiba
Speaks English
Registration: 26 April 2020
Ways to lower your expenses/best deals (expats in Brazil)? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello everyone! I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we鈥檙e working on an article featuring expats鈥� top tips for finding great deals in their host countries. With the cost of living on the rise, we鈥檇 love to hear your ...
@Ameerah ArjaneeHere you go. How to save money if you are a 65+ expat resident in Brazil: https://chatgpt.com/share/68a375de-32f4 鈥� 1828e7bb53 Read More
Ways to lower your expenses/best deals (expats in Brazil)? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello everyone! I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we鈥檙e working on an article featuring expats鈥� top tips for finding great deals in their host countries. With the cost of living on the rise, we鈥檇 love to hear your ...
I would check with ChatGPT. I realized that since I turned 65, most of my meds can be acquired for free via SUS. Further, there are meds that are not covered by SUS for 65+ residents (example: ADHD meds). A google search or ChatGPT search will ... Read More
Meet-Up in Jo茫o Pessoa PA, March 1 - 5, 2024 by abthree
01/20/24 I've already let some friends in Para铆ba and nearby Pernambuco know about this, but today seems like a good time to pick up anyone in the area that I don't know about yet.My husband and I will be in Jo茫o Pessoa March 1 to 5, ...
Hi everyone! Len (Leonard) here, originally from Portland, OR, now Jo茫o Pessoa. Matt just notified me about the meet-up. Fortunately I don't have anything planned tonight, so I'd love to attend. I'll see if my wife (Julia) can also come. I'm ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Jo茫o Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Jo茫o Pessoa 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
If anyone wants to connect, I'm here: *** Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Jo茫o Pessoa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Jo茫o Pessoa 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
I moved to JP this year (2021). Got married to a Brazilian woman, moved in to a condo, working remotely for an American company. Feeling a bit isolated, so please contact me if you want to meet virtually or in person! Read More
Expat Meet ups in Recife by Naiscribe
I've recently moved from Los Angeles and I'm looking for other expats who want to explore the city and surrounding cities, make new friends, and in general find some adventure in spite of the pandemic.
I鈥檓 up the road in Jo茫o Pessoa. Would love to meet other English speaking people in my city. Moved here in Jan 2021, married a Brazilian woman, bought a condo. And am working remotely for an American company. Read More
Work remotely on tourist visa? by McLen
Does anyone know the rules regarding working remotely [i]for a non-international US-based company[/i] is allowed while on a tourist visa? Next month I intend to move to Brazil, marry my Brazilian fianc茅e, and work remotely for my US-based ...
My employer's HR manager explained that the company isn't set up to employ allow working in Brazil, and has no plans to do so. It sounded like she meant the company doesn't have a business relationship or presence in Brazil. I don't ... Read More
Work remotely on tourist visa? by McLen
Does anyone know the rules regarding working remotely [i]for a non-international US-based company[/i] is allowed while on a tourist visa? Next month I intend to move to Brazil, marry my Brazilian fianc茅e, and work remotely for my US-based ...
Thank you Texanbrazil and abthree! Read More
Work remotely on tourist visa?
Does anyone know the rules regarding working remotely for a non-international US-based company is allowed while on a tourist visa? Next month I intend to move to Brazil, marry my Brazilian fianc茅e, and work remotely for my US-based employer. ... Read More
One way ticket into Brazil by MariLFS
Hey guys! Anyone who had no problems to enter Brazil on a tourist visa without the return flight? My fiance is moving to Brazil, we're going to get married and he's going to live here for a while, so we'd like to save the extra money if ...
I contacted the Brazil embassy in San Francisco. They told me that when I travel on a tourist visa, which is required in my situation, Brazil customs might ask to see proof of a return trip or other exit from Brazil within 90 days. Having said ... Read More
One way ticket into Brazil by MariLFS
Hey guys! Anyone who had no problems to enter Brazil on a tourist visa without the return flight? My fiance is moving to Brazil, we're going to get married and he's going to live here for a while, so we'd like to save the extra money if ...
I also intend to travel to Brazil, intending one-way only to get married and get a permanent visa. I've been monitoring fluctuations in airfare prices. I'm seeing US->Brazil as low as $550, Brazil->US as low as $800, and RT fares as ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
It sounds like celebrante is pretty much synonymous with officiant. Is habilita莽茫o a type of legal certification? What would be the cost for that? Everyone I know who's done what you want to do has married privately at the ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
[b]PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE ...
What are the Brazilian laws under which a designated non-religious officiant can legally marry a couple? Specifically, can I appoint a friend (a Brazilian resident) to officiate at our secular wedding? What is required in Brazil to become a legal ... Read More
Property prices in Jo茫o Pessoa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Jo茫o Pessoa is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...
Hi Priscilla, I am planning to move to Joao Pessoa in 2021. My fianc茅e and I have narrowed down our search to the following neighborhoods, based on convenience, safety and affordability. Most of these are north-central part of the ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
I don't think I qualify for VITEM XI. As I mentioned, we're engaged but not yet married. The conditions for family reunion are clear that merely being engaged isn't a factor (...unless I'm misreading the requirements). So unless ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
I don't think I qualify for VITEM XI. As I mentioned, we're engaged but not yet married. The conditions for family reunion are clear that merely being engaged isn't a factor (...unless I'm misreading the requirements). So unless ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
You shouldn't have to explain anything in your bags: they probably won't be checked. If you come in on a VITEM XI visa (temporary visa for family reunion), they'll see that in Passport Control; if you come as a tourist and there are ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
I don't think I qualify for VITEM XI. As I mentioned, we're engaged but not yet married. The conditions for family reunion are clear that merely being engaged isn't a factor (...unless I'm misreading the requirements). So unless ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
Yes, certainly useful! I intend to marry my fianc茅e when I move there. So I'm not a resident (yet). I understand there's tariff relief if I am arriving on a family reunion visa (but I'm not family, yet). I've always visited ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
I am very curious about this, as I am preparing a one-way trip to marry my Brazilian fianc茅e. Can you point me to a citation where I can research this duty-free loophole? Thanks!! Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
By far the best price comparison site for cheapest shipping services: International Parcel Service (http://www.ipsparcel.com/) 鈼� Door-to-door service 鈼� Insurance: max insurance $300 for all boxes results in the cheapest ... Read More
Best service to ship household items to Brasil by CALRIO
I recently Purchased a condo in Praia do Morro Guarapari and want to ship small household items computers art and necessities from the US. Can anyone with experience recommend the best service to use.. Point out the pitfalls Thanks Mike
By far the cheapest I've found: International Parcel Service (http://www.ipsparcel.com/) 鈼� Door-to-door service 鈼� Insurance: max insurance $300 for all boxes. ;-( 搂 1 items: $270 (prices as of 6/23/2020) 搂 2 items: ... Read More
Following your life partner in Brazil by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Brazil. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Hi. Sorry about your situation. If I were you, I'd act as if I'm on my own, because that's what it's sounds like to me. With your work situation: if at all possible, find online work and do it online, even if it's for your home ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 ...
Welcome! Can you be more specific as to what kind of money transfer you're talking about? You can easily open an international bank account like TransferWise and link it to your home bank account. I move money using TW whenever I visit Brazil. Read More
Traveling Back To California by Fbailard
Am scheduled to fly back to San Francisco on Monday. It is not an urgent trip but should I risk going back at this time?
Until there's a vaccine, there's always a risk. Right now is a particularly bad time, due to accelerating new cases. Of course, that's also happening in Brazil. But it's the travel itself that's even more risky. I'm reading ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 ...
Ola Robal, I have visited Brazil - specifically Jo茫o Pessoa in NE Brazil - for a few years, and plan to move there in 2021. I should be clear that, as a foreigner, I'm coming to Brazil with an offshore source of income. In the US, I have ... Read More
Moving to Brazil next year by McLen
I joined here in April, I think. My plan is to move to Brazil next year hopefully - as soon as a Covid-19 vaccine is widely available. I intend to move to Joao Pessoa, marry my Brazilian fianc茅, and work remotely, as I am doing here in ...
I'm also thinking of going off-grid with solar and batteries. Would love to run the AC 24/7 for free! And if it gets too cold from the AC, just open the windows! just kidding... I've watched plenty of youtube vids of people recovering used ... Read More
Moving to Brazil next year by McLen
I joined here in April, I think. My plan is to move to Brazil next year hopefully - as soon as a Covid-19 vaccine is widely available. I intend to move to Joao Pessoa, marry my Brazilian fianc茅, and work remotely, as I am doing here in ...
As far as worldwide Internet providers go, I'm very hopeful for StarLink to come online in the next year or two. It's a low-latency satellite mesh Internet created by SpaceX. Prices haven't been published, but people are estimating ... Read More
Moving to Brazil next year
I joined here in April, I think. My plan is to move to Brazil next year hopefully - as soon as a Covid-19 vaccine is widely available. I intend to move to Joao Pessoa, marry my Brazilian fianc茅, and work remotely, as I am doing here in ... Read More
currency crash, best time to buy real estate in Brazil? by GringoLouco
I work and live in Europe, with my Brazilian girlfriend who studies our language. 1 euro trades for 6.16 reais today, which is historical. We are preparing a life here, saving money to buy a house. But if the real keeps falling (let's say 7-8 ...
This link works: https://youtu.be/hHCzxB9eAns Read More
currency crash, best time to buy real estate in Brazil? by GringoLouco
I work and live in Europe, with my Brazilian girlfriend who studies our language. 1 euro trades for 6.16 reais today, which is historical. We are preparing a life here, saving money to buy a house. But if the real keeps falling (let's say 7-8 ...
Can you check that link? It's giving me a 404. Read More
beginning my research on legal aspects by McLen
Hi! My name is Len, and I'm from Portland OR, USA. I'm middle-aged and my fiance is 25 and very pretty, LOL! She lives in Jo茫o Pessoa/PB, Brazil. We intend to marry next year (2021) in Brazil. I met her online a few years ago and have ...
Hi Abthree, Regarding dual citizenship. Yes, I'm sure it's more difficult for Brazilians to get USA citizenship, but I don't think it's impossible. She's getting a technical degree so she'll be somewhat more valuable as an ... Read More
beginning my research on legal aspects by McLen
Hi! My name is Len, and I'm from Portland OR, USA. I'm middle-aged and my fiance is 25 and very pretty, LOL! She lives in Jo茫o Pessoa/PB, Brazil. We intend to marry next year (2021) in Brazil. I met her online a few years ago and have ...
Hi Texanbrazil, Our original plan was to elope in Europe marry and then honeymoon until the money or time runs out. Since covid19, we decided that, since she has a lot of relatives and I hardly have any, our fallback plan was to marry in Brazil. I ... Read More
Still trying to find a friend by David Priestman
I have posted before but will try again . I am trying to make contact with an old friend . His Name is Alan Lindsay . He is late 60 's from Cowdenbeth Scotland . Married to Erica Lindsay ? Brazillian . Enjoys Tennis and keep fit . CAN ANYONE ...
(I think I posted this in the wrong topic and don't know how to delete it) Read More
beginning my research on legal aspects
Hi! My name is Len, and I'm from Portland OR, USA. I'm middle-aged and my fiance is 25 and very pretty, LOL! She lives in Jo茫o Pessoa/PB, Brazil. We intend to marry next year (2021) in Brazil. I met her online a few years ago and have ... Read More