cindylido
American looking for information about Brazil
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Speaks PORTUGUESE, SPANISH
Registration: 09 October 2022
Spreading loved ones ashes by cindylido
Anyone know or had experience with spreading ashes of loved ones in the sea ?I have searched, even my attorney searched , but could not find out if there are any regulations regarding this.For example, In the U.S it must be done at least 3 Nautical ...
thanks, i was going to do that very thing Read More
Spreading loved ones ashes
Anyone know or had experience with spreading ashes of loved ones in the sea ?I have searched, even my attorney searched , but could not find out if there are any regulations regarding this.For example, In the U.S it must be done at least 3 Nautical ... Read More
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 ...
@edrosamond O.k. thanks for the reply. Back in 2015 there was little Mexican restaurant that had opened up not far from Broadway. Don't remember the name. I don't think I ever tried it. Thought if they were still there they might have a source for ... Read More
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 ...
@ClaudiaMonica thanks for the input. I grew up making flour tortillas and I've made those plenty of times in Brasil but I just want to get ready made. Corn are too hard to make without the right ingredients.Guess I'll just bring some down with me Read More
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 ...
@sprealestatebroker Thanks, but I don't want the work of making them , I was asking about ready made corn or flour tortillas Read More
Anyone living in Porto Seguro/Arraial /Trancoso ????? RE: TORTILLAS
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 ... Read More
Legal translations of documents by ltoby955
Who are the best people to use to translate documents for visa applications that the government here would recognise? Many thanks
@BhavI I tried but it wouldn't just take 8 Offices in Brasil + Miami. I think your form needs to be updated so we can just put in a website address.Too many fields to fill out. Read More
Legal translations of documents by ltoby955
Who are the best people to use to translate documents for visa applications that the government here would recognise? Many thanks
@cindylido For those wondering how much Fidelity charged : I had 4 documents each Apostilled. I thought that would mean 8 to be translated but they said the Apostille is part of the document, so it was 4 total at $253.00 paid through a secure link. ... Read More
Legal translations of documents by ltoby955
Who are the best people to use to translate documents for visa applications that the government here would recognise? Many thanks
@Bhavna Will do ! Read More
Legal translations of documents by ltoby955
Who are the best people to use to translate documents for visa applications that the government here would recognise? Many thanks
@abthree Thanks for your recommendation of Fidelity Translations. I will be going through probate in Brasil and needed several documents translated. I had looked on line but the ones I found didn't even have a phone number on their website.Fidelity ... Read More
The importance of local language in Brazil by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We鈥檙e curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Brazil. Here are some questions to get ...
@Cheryl We've been going to Brasil since 1985 and settled in Bahia. We took advice early on to buy comic books. Excellent for learning the way the way people really talk, slang and all. Comic books have drawings so you can see what they are talking ... Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
Makes sense, i guess. We had been going almost every year since 1985 and it was never done like that. I know things have changed in the 8 years we could not return due to my hubby's health issues. Good to know Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
@abthree Drop off your record ? Never heard of that one ! Read More
SELLING MY HOUSE by cindylido
I recently lost my husband and now I am thinking of selling our house in Bahia. Fortunately,,I have good friends that deal with that but when I was talking to my attorney about it, he used a word that I am still not clear about what it means. I am ...
@abthree thanks Read More
SELLING MY HOUSE by cindylido
I recently lost my husband and now I am thinking of selling our house in Bahia. Fortunately,,I have good friends that deal with that but when I was talking to my attorney about it, he used a word that I am still not clear about what it means. I am ...
So we never had kids but would you have to prove there are no heirs (children) ? And how would you prove that ? Same question applies up here in the U.S. how do they know there are no children ? My attorney is already checking on how it works in ... Read More
SELLING MY HOUSE by cindylido
I recently lost my husband and now I am thinking of selling our house in Bahia. Fortunately,,I have good friends that deal with that but when I was talking to my attorney about it, he used a word that I am still not clear about what it means. I am ...
Thanks, yes it's in both names. Fortunately 3 of our very close, long time聽friends will be working with me on this. One works in real estate, one is an attorney that deals with this kind of thing and the other is an administradora who knows ... Read More
SELLING MY HOUSE by cindylido
I recently lost my husband and now I am thinking of selling our house in Bahia. Fortunately,,I have good friends that deal with that but when I was talking to my attorney about it, he used a word that I am still not clear about what it means. I am ...
@kawakasbah Thank you ! Inventario makes sense now ! Read More
SELLING MY HOUSE by cindylido
I recently lost my husband and now I am thinking of selling our house in Bahia. Fortunately,,I have good friends that deal with that but when I was talking to my attorney about it, he used a word that I am still not clear about what it means. I am ...
@kawakasbah thank you ! Read More
SELLING MY HOUSE by cindylido
I recently lost my husband and now I am thinking of selling our house in Bahia. Fortunately,,I have good friends that deal with that but when I was talking to my attorney about it, he used a word that I am still not clear about what it means. I am ...
@Kitty Faria yes, the property is in both our names. We never had children. Do the parents and siblings have rights to anything ? Neither of us are Brasilian. Both U.S. Read More
SELLING MY HOUSE
I recently lost my husband and now I am thinking of selling our house in Bahia. Fortunately,,I have good friends that deal with that but when I was talking to my attorney about it, he used a word that I am still not clear about what it means. I am ... Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
@roddiesho Which way were you traveling , you didn't say. From Brasil to U.S or vice versa ? Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
@cindylido Yay, I solved my problem. THE BACKSTORY....... Since I am traveling on Alaska Airline miles my original booking was from Calif. to Miami with Alaska Airlines and then connecting in Miami with Latam to Sao Paulo. The problem was Latam ... Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
nope, Delta does not take pets in the hold anymore and mine is too big for the cabin Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
@sprealestatebroker Thanks , lot's of info there but just skimming it quick ,it looks like they are all related to coming to U.S from Brasil. I am coming from U.S to Brasil.I will have to contend with the other direction later but right now I ... Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
thanks Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
@Droplover Her breed is not an issue. thanks Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
@Droplover THANKS, I WILL Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
@sprealestatebroker well, i didn't feel the need to tell my WHOLE story here but since people just assume things I guess I need to explain some things.Yes, I am going to take my hubbys remains but I intend to stay awhile as we have a house there ... Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
Breed is not an issue. They just only do small dogs in cabin now Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
@Mikeflanagan How recent was that ?can you share name of broker ? Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL by cindylido
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ...
Sadly that's all changed. Delta now only carries in cabin. No more baggage hold Read More
BRINGING PET TO BRASIL
Anyone out there have recent ( in 2023 ) experience bringing dog from U.S.A. to Brasil ?American airlines told me I can no longer check my dog in for the same flight as me except for military personnel.Say I have to go through cargo and broker. My ... Read More
Building a house in Brazil (Arma莽茫o dos B煤zios, RJ) by fred2brazil
Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...
Kind of jealous of all the materials and equipment available to you. We built a multi-level house in Bahia back in 1985 and didn't have so much available like there is now. Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
@rraypo Hello, not seeking info on visas, cpf's, bank accounts or anything else , just info on the fines we may have for overstaying our tourist visas by 2 years . That's when we last left in July 2015. THANKS Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
@Texanbrazil Trying to figure out if we will have to pay a fine and interest on our overstay . Last went out in July 2015. Overstayed 2 years Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
@Texanbrazil We are both U.S CITIZENS. No temporary visa, always came in under tourist visas Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
@Texanbrazil Thanks Texanbrazil, no RNE, yes we still have house and land. Not sure why you said if we have RNE we overstayed. Maybe ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@Julien Hello from ALASKA. We are a couple of travelers that found ourselves in Bahia in 1985 and fell in love with everything Brasil.We were welcomed into the community , bought land, built a house but always came back to Alaska for the summer. ... Read More
Overstay Brazil visa - fine by sam1466
Hi -- I overstayed my visa by a number of months - was trying to get a student visa and it didn't work out. I was told when I left Rio that I could appeal the fine and it often worked. Does anyone know where you can appeal the fine? And on ...
@Texanbrazil Trying to understand this thread. From what I've gathered so far there is a new law from 2016 and if we left BEFORE that it does not apply ?And there is a statue of limitations of how long ?We left in July of 2015 after staying 2.5 ... Read More