dalezuk
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 20 May 2021
Definition of "living" in Brazil for one year by TANRO
I am married to a Brazilian citizen, we live in the USA. My understanding is that I can qualify to become a Brazilian citizen by:1) "passing" the CELPE-Bras exam2) living in Brazil for one yearMy question is about living in Brazil for one year. ...
@TANROThe problem with becoming a citizen as compared to a permanent citizen can have a dramatic effect on your income. Brasilian tax law stipulates that all citizens must pay taxes on any income earned in a foreign country. If you have ... Read More
Bank account for non residents by Kat2202
Hi all,I really need insight. We sold a property and the proceeds were deposited into a joint Caixa Economica Savings account. I want to transfer my share of the money into an account in my name, but since I am not currently in Brazil, I am unable ...
You will need a CPF and RNM to open any account in Brasil, including online banks like nubank. There is no way around this. Your only option would be to perform a bank to bank transfer to the USA Read More
Leaving Brazil with only CRNM number but not the actual resident card by Mischa1864
Hi all, I have been waiting for my resident card here. But I got an emergency back home that I need to leave Brazil ASAP. I have my CRNM number active in the system. But I am still waiting for the actual reisdent card. So can I leave Brazil with ...
@Mischa1864: You can come into Brasil and stay for 90 days as a visitor. Take your temporary card or number to the local Federal Police office and get a replacement card. I would also suggest that you employ a local lawyer to handle this for you. ... Read More
Hot Money & BRL by alan279
Is a hot money strategy viable today with the BRL? Asking for a friend.
@alan279: It is a great strategy depending on the bank you are transferring money to. I have set up an account at Itau and transfer directly into a savings account. Just be prepared to present documentation of the money trail before it is put ... Read More
Shipping goods from Canada to Brazil by Canforbra
Hello, I just talked with a travel agent and to fly with my things from canada to brazil will cost me an extra 500 to over 1000.I dont have a lot of things.Would a shipping container be cheaper? What is a good company to use or is it best to just ...
Shipping to Brasil is by no means safe, affordable, or guaranteed. My last shipment took 9 months to arrive and some items were damaged in transit. I never ship anything that I would consider irreplaceable. I only shipped items that my Brasilian ... Read More
How Much Cash To Keep In The House for Emergencies by roddiesho
I saw this question on a You Tube financial channel. We don麓t really have our fair share of natural disasters in Brazil but just by habit I keep R$1,000 Reals or less handy simply because that's what comes out of the ATM machine (max amount). ...
I personally keep 3000 in cash just in case there is any kind of issue with the bank. It is also a very good idea to keep cash in a minimum of 2 banks Read More
What must be apostilled for vitem visas? by alevinthal
I am using a service here in Brazil to apply for my retirement visa. I have given them all of the documentation for the application and they are responsible for (among other things) appostilling and translating the documents.I understood that they ...
I provided bank statements, tax forms and many other financial documents and the federal police just gave them a cursory glance. Depending on the location they can ask for anything but do not necessarily care what is given. The best bet is to ... Read More
Square footage of apartments in Brasil by 01jsr01
I am about to purchase a pre-construction apartment in Villa Velha, in the state of Espirito Santo. I have been told that the typical apartment will be between 55 and 85 meters. Am I correct in guessing that I am looking at somewhere between 220 and ...
55m2 is aprox 592 sq ft, and 85m2 is 915 sq ft Read More
Proxy Marriage by ranapakaan
I am living in China and doing a job here. I married online with my Brazilian love. Originally I am from Pakistan, and our proxy marriage is registered in Pakistan.My question regarding "How can I move to Brazil?"1: If I apply for a family visa for ...
@abthree Yes she must have been very persuasive, R$R$R$R$R$, if you know what I mean. There are no really sympathetic Brazilian officials, just dishonest ones that can look the other way with the right amount of coercion. Read More
Providing CPF when making a purchase by dyantyi28
HiI have been asked a couple of times for CPF when I was making payment for groceries, but it seems to be optional what is the advantages or disadvantages of providing a CPF when making a purchase?Thank you
I will only provide my CPF for home deliveries, everywhere else is optional. Amazon and others require CPF to verify the package is delivered to the correct home. It is funny to watch the expressions of people when you decline to give the CPF. ... Read More
International Santander transfers? by antonioggriffin
Has anybody tried to transfer from one Santander to another abroad?
Santander in Brasil is a complete separate business than in the US. I had an account there and it was not possible to use it in Brasil. Eventually I just opened a new account here. Keep in mind the requirements to open a bank account are much ... Read More
Can I renew residency card? by Mattman1
Hello everyone! I lived and worked in Brazil from 2012 until 2021 and hold permanent residency. I now live in Chile, but I would like to renew my Brazilian permanent residency card, which expires this October.I still travel to Brazil frequently and ...
It might make things easier if you just hire a lawyer to handle the renewal for you. Having a local recognizable person represent you goes a long way in Brasil Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Brazil by Mickael
Hello everyone, [b]The COVID-19 pandemic[/b] had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to ...
A year ago we travelled to Brasil form New York and only had to show vaccination cards to the overworked agent that was helping people self check-in. There was a cursory glance at the card and a scribbled initial on our boarding pass. A Fake card ... Read More
Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries by abthree
*ETA* 08/30/23 Per an update on the Consulate General of Brazil website on 08/26/23, the implementation date for this change has been postponed to January 10, 2024.03/24/23聽The following notice began to be posted on the websites of Brazilian ...
IMO, This is just a return to normal for Brasil. Tourist visas were easily obtained and good for 5 years. Not an insurmountable hill to climb for anyone. Easy application online, or most travel agents will do the work for you. As a permanent ... Read More
Over age 60 PR Card rules? by ExpatUSATravels
According to a quote from the brazil business. "Foreign holders of permanent visas, who have participated in previous re-registration and who had completed 60 years old before the expiration date of the note or who are disabled are exempt from the ...
RNM's issued or updated after you reach the age of 65 are indefinite and do not need renewed, however if you leave Brasil for over 2 years, the RNM will be voided and you must go through the application process again. Read More
Where can I consult data pertaining to me CPF? by Kurterino
So last April, I received my CPF number at the regional administrative building for Bahia, one short visit (with appointment) and shortly thereafter I tried to finally activate a SIM card with my own CPF, which didn鈥檛 work. I let it be for ...
CEP's have changed at my place several times but it has never been an issue with TIM, never used Claro here due to poor signal strength. You can find the most current CEP's at https://cepsbrasil.com.br/ Read More
Brazilian Bank Account by roddiesho
I need to open a Brazilian Bank Account (recommendations welcome). i am living permanentlywith my Brazilian wife and my Brazilian second mother in Ceara. I do not have any Brazilian credentials yet.What will I need? Thanx,Roddie in Retirement. ...
You also need to prepare for a residency validation check after 6 months otherwise your accounts may be frozen. I received mine via text message and it was a simple process to confirm. 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 ...
@ltoby955 I use an International Wise Debit card, but it only works if you tell the vendor it is a "credito". I have also used several US issued credit cards and they work fine. The only problem is that if you have a pin on the debit card and ... Read More
RNE for buying a car[B] Op requested thread to be removed by GuestPoster5716
Hello, I am on a tourist Visa and want to buy a car. I am actually buying a car from a friend. In cartorio they told us I need RNE. (I have cpf) Can someone confirm please if I need RNE to buy a car? And also will I be able to obtain RNE as a ...
I recently purchased a new vehicle which went smoothly but I needed the following. I could not get the dealer to agree to a wire transfer for payment so I paid with a bank transfer. If you do not have a local bank account, you could pay cash and ... Read More
Permanent residency federal police interview by Paul6611
Hi All,聽 I started my permanent residency process and have a visa in my passport from the Consulate office in DC. My wife is a Brazilian Citizen and I have been trying to complete the online request for a federal police interview. I have ...
abthree is offering you good advice. 聽I had a lawyer submit the application for me and there were no issues. Once you get the interview though, you will need to bring 聽certified translations of everything they could possibly want and even ... Read More
Limitations on money transfers by 56tbourne
While reading though these posts have gained valuable information. Have also read how important it is to have a "personal" relationship with your Brazilian bank. Have also read that there is a limitation of $2000 /transaction when sending money from ...
If you use a local agency in the US, many of them have the $2000 limit to send abroad. 聽 聽I use Wise quite a bit to send much larger amounts. 聽Wise also has a refillable debit card that is accepted everywhere in Brasil. 聽 ... Read More
Taxes on funds that are transferred for purchasing property by 56tbourne
Reading a few different things. Since there is an array of transferring funds, 1 question remains. If transferring $ from a bank in the US to to private seller/bank in Brazil, besides the usual small fees for the transaction, would one expect taxes ...
@56tbourne聽I consulted with our Accountant and he indicated that money transferred to Brasil for the purpose of purchasing a home is exempt from taxation. 聽But there is a big but. 聽You must provide documentation that this money is ... Read More
Money transfer to Brazil. Opinions are welcome by GringoLouco
I have a euro account and plan to have a wedding party in Brazil, in 2022. I asked my local bank to convert 10 000 euros to reais, because the pandemic weakened the real a lot. It would make the wedding more affordable. But my bank doesn't do ...
I keep a Wise debit card for these kind of emergencies. 聽Transfer $$ to the card and then instant conversion at any business where Visa/Mastercard are accepted. 聽Works great. Read More
Applying for a residence permit in Sao Paulo (family reunion) by EdyNoBrasil
Ola pessoal, tudo bem? I wanted to ask if it is possible to accomplish the resident permit process within 90 days while on tourist visa? I was warned by the Brazilian consulate in Berlin, that it might not be possible to collect and translate all ...
I went through the process fairly recently also. I took the easy way out and had a lawyer make my appointment, pay the fees, and gather my documents. including a recent FBI Background check which is very easy to get. All I needed to do was to send ... Read More
Absurd repairs and improvements required at end of apartment rental by Eva Zilahi
I am returning the apartment as I'm moving away and the imobili谩ria is requesting a long list of items to be done to it. The apartment was taken in poor condition and was considerably improved during the years. We are returning it in better ...
I am a landlord in Brazil and the real estate agent we use highly recommends taking before pictures for every new tenant. Without any pictures to support your claims, you will most likely need to comply to the demands of the property owner. It ... Read More
Working remotely in Brazil, for USD? by Ben Kirchner
Hello First post here! To be brief - My wife is Brazilian, I am American. We currently live in the US, and are looking to move to Brazil in the near future. We are trying to best serve our life there by making USD, while living in Brazil. It ...
I was looking for this same type of employment but my long time employer, while allowing work from anywhere domestically will not allow international wfh. Their stance is that international work is less secure and therefore not allowed. Even with ... Read More