edrosamond
English expat in Brazil
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English
Speaks English Portuguese
Registration: 09 October 2020
Anyone living in Porto Seguro/Arraial /Trancoso ????? RE: TORTILLAS by cindylido
I'll be returning soon after 8 years away.Since I am mexican-american I always made my own mexican food and freinds in Trancoso are salivating to eat my tacos again !We used to always have to bring corn and flour tortillas with us, putting dozens of ...
I live in Arraial d'Ajuda, and it can be difficult to find any kind of international foods. They sell 'wraps' in the supermarket, but they don't compare. There really isn't a lot of choice. Read More
Almond Butter Anywhere? by ExpatUSATravels
Where in Brasil must I go to get almond butter?Cannot find it in any grocery stores in the State of Rio de Janeiro so far.Checked so far: Zona Sul, Pao de Acu, Regina, Extra, Green Fruit, Hortifruti, and more...
Do you have a health food shop there? Where I live there is a shop that presses the almonds 'as needed' to make almond butter, cashew nut butter, peanut butter etc. Read More
Problems using UK debit card in Brazil ATMs by DavidPH
I have just had problems using my UK checking account card with Brazil's banks. I am staying in a relatively small town, 25,000+, and none of the three banks' ATMs recognise my card or will give cash.Bradesco ATMs local town and nearby city state ...
I don't use my UK card very often any more as I have a Brazilian account now. When I was relying on my Barclays Debit card, the only machines that consistently worked was Bradesco or the 24 HR machines (which charge an astronomical amount for ... Read More
Problems with paying in stores with international cards by ltoby955
Has anyone managed to resolve the problem with debit and credit card machines in stores and restaurants here? The machine doesn't recognise the cards and yet they atm's do. My partner is worried about me carrying cash and she ends up using her card ...
my UK card only works in some banks in Brazil. Banco Brasil cards have a 6 digit pin and so cards with a 4 digit pin don't work in their machines. It works fine in Bradesco. It works in the shops but only with chip and pin (as others have said here, ... Read More
Residency/reuniao familiar processing times by rnbtg
Hi there I鈥檓 an American citizen and my Brazilian SO and I are thinking about/working on my move here. I have only found pretty old info which seemed to suggest that applying for the family reunion visa and subsequently residency could take ...
I did all of my translations electronically. Just send a clear scan to the translator. I received it back about a week later. I used a company called ep tradu莽玫es Read More
How to get fingerprinted for a Criminal Record Check in Brazil? by VictoriaChandler
My husband and I went to the Federal Police today and we were told that they can't process my application for permanent residency without a Criminal Record Check. We got married here in Brazil back in October. We had a signed and certified ...
I seem to remember that the declara莽茫o is for your spouse to complete if it is your first CRNM. Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Sure no problem Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
I live in Porto Seguro. Feel free to message me. Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Living in Arraial d'Ajuda for just over 1 year now. Read More
What are you missing in Brazil? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Brazil, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Brazil. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
For me when I mentionrd missing cheeses. As a Brit, I am used to having access to a wide variety of European cheeses. Yes you can find a small selection such as Gouda and Edam. Gorgonzola here is nothing like Italian Gorgonzola. I've not tried ... Read More
What are you missing in Brazil? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Brazil, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Brazil. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
English cheddar cheese and European cheeses mostly 馃槀 Read More
interview at the federal police in Brazil by GringaGirl101
Hey everyone, I posted a couple months back and need some information for anyone who's already dealt with applying for residency in Brazil. I recently traveled back to the United States and applied for the VITEM XI visa for Brazil. I got it ...
Its the same visa I had. You need to register with the policia federal within 90 days of entrance into Brazil (there's a form to complete on their website and to book an appointment) you'll need to pay the fee for issuing the CRNM before you ... Read More
Brazilian Bills, utilities on Foreign credit cards? by Viviexpat
Hi, I am wondering if it's possible to put bills, utilities on foreign credit or debit cards. Like water, electricity, internet, condom铆nio, these things of all sort? I'm assuming it's not possible, but would like to hear if people ...
I don't know about the rest of Brazil, but where I live you can only use a debit/credit card to pay if the account is 2 months in arrears. Read More
Renewing Consular visa by edrosamond
I have been living here for almost 11 months. I arrived in July on a consular visa (uni茫o est谩vel) but registering with the federal police was delayed due to COVID-19. My CRNM doesn't expire until November. Do I need to renew the ...
Yes I did complete the registration process. I am just confused as the visa is for 1 year (although I don't know if that just means I could have entered at any time during the year). Read More
Renewing Consular visa
I have been living here for almost 11 months. I arrived in July on a consular visa (uni茫o est谩vel) but registering with the federal police was delayed due to COVID-19. My CRNM doesn't expire until November. Do I need to renew the ... Read More
Vaccines required in Brazil by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Brazil, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
1. When I travelled to South America 13 years ago I had all the recommended vaccinations. 2. When I moved to Brazil last year I didn't get any boosters and I have visited many times before moving without getting further vaccinations. As far as ... Read More
Translator needed by Wazzup
Hello everyone: I have sent about 6 emails to authorized translators but have received no response from either. Do you know to whom I can have my papers, English to Portugese, translated to satisfy the Federal agency in Varginia? Thanks for your ...
I used EP tradu莽玫es here in Brazil. It took about a week. Digitally signed and was accepted by Pol铆cia Federal. Read More