Gareth
@GarethO
English looking for information about Brazil
Forum posts
27
About me
English
Lives in Cleethorpes
Speaks English, little French, little Portugeuse
Registration: 29 November 2011
Duty free after permanent residency.. by jimwalkie
Does anyone know the rules after receiving permanent residency? I have waited for on purpose to apply for this visa for when I retire in a few years despite being happily married to a Brazilian for two decades plus. I want to load a container of ...
What would be the implications of bringing engine parts or motorbike parts? Read More
Cost of living in Brazil by Mohamed.Omar1
Hello All, I know it varies from a place to another and from someone to other, but how much is the average cost of living in Brazil? How much is the average salaries for locals? How much do you need to earn to live in a good condition?
R$80 - Nappies R$140 - Milk R$200 - Pediatrics R$100 - Vitamins & Medicines R$100 - Water R$120 - Electricity R$130 - TV R$130 - Internet R$500 - Groceries R$800 - Childcare R$1160 - Car R$250 - Car insurance R$600 - Petrol R$2400 - ... Read More
Returning to the UK with an empty suitcase
I've always got a full suitcase of gifts and things for the house when I go to Brazil but an empty case on the way back. Have I missed something obvious? Is there something worth bringing back to the UK? Read More
Environmental protection in Brazil by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Brazil? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
I can't believe how everyone has an electrically heated shower and no solar water heater... Read More
Paternity declarations at British Consulate SP? by JoSaoPaulo1
My fianc茅 and I are both British, but (as is clear) not yet married. We had our first child here in November. Ideally, we would like to register his birth with the British Consulate before leaving in June to live in the UK again. We are aware that ...
Do you know how I would get a paternity declaration done if I am in the UK? Everything has gone horribly wrong in the UK - if I go to Brazil for the birth I will return with no job to go to. Read More
Furniture
In the UK, this is quite simple - cheap in Argos and decent in Ikea... But in Brazil? We are trying to purchase a cot, closet and set of drawers for the baby and I have no idea where to start! I tried Etna but it was over-priced, shoddy and the ... Read More
Registering a child by GarethO
Well, we're having a baby :shy Of course, nothing is that simple... I am in the UK and may be unable to make it to Brazil for the birth. My lady is a Brazilian natural and says it will be a big hassle if I'm not there to sign the birth ...
Oh no :-( We're not legally married. I fully intend to be there but my employment doesn't allow me any way of planning and I could well be stuck in the middle of a desert or the Arctic tundra. Read More
Registering a child
Well, we're having a baby :shy Of course, nothing is that simple... I am in the UK and may be unable to make it to Brazil for the birth. My lady is a Brazilian natural and says it will be a big hassle if I'm not there to sign the birth ... Read More
Playing it safe with electricity in Brazil by James
[img align=c]https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFfHvmdzL6tZF5UwSGnFPrGlMBEw1kSbOp1zjsus6y81rJZpYU[/img] 127v / 220v - One thing that everyone coming to Brazil should be aware of is that there is no national standard voltage for ...
Agreed! The wiring standards here just do not exist. Don't touch any metal. Don't touch anything wet. Do Not Touch Wet Metal!!! Read More
Tchau Brazil! by usmc_mv
I never thought in a million years I would write a message like this but I am so happy to say I am leaving Brazil forever. That said, I need to say a couple things to a few people.... (actually one person) James without your help I would be in a ...
This trip to Brazil has been difficult for me too. I actually got my CPF this time but I can't open a bank account (even with HSBC or Santander - who I already have UK accounts with). Everything here seems to be set up to be as time consuming as ... Read More
Buying property in Brazil by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Brazil? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Brazil? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
We don't have that sort of cash, I was thinking for her to get the finance in her name, me to pay the deposit and half the repayments. Read More
Buying property in Brazil by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Brazil? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Brazil? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
So, time has passed and I'm no closer... My birth certificate is a 'short' one - I applied to get the 'full' version but it hasn't appeared yet :-/ My girlfriend and I would like a place together but no one she has asked knows how to do this ... Read More
Your 10 best tips to make friends when you're abroad by Julien
We've been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you're abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make (local and other expats) friends when you're living far from home :top: [b]Which are your 10 best ...
1. Learn the basics - Please, sorry, thank you, beer. 2. Find the nearest bar (or cafe) and "Please, beer (coffee), thank you" 3. Repeat regularly. 4. Ask the staff who now recognise you for new words - Table, menu, chair, ashtray. Then the food on ... Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I have to say each time I come back to England after spending time in France, I feel more and more depressed. Poor service, aggressive driving, aggressive people in general, Druggies and alkies, Bone idle useless tossers, filthy streets. I could go ... Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
I moved from the British mainland (Wales) to Northern Ireland and experienced problems because I was 'British' - his included being singled out in class because I spoke with a different accent. I joined the Royal Air Force when I was 19 and had a ... Read More
Buying property in Brazil by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Brazil? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Brazil? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
This is something I am also considering, I'm in Goiania looking at apartments (average seems to be R$150'000) and was hoping that marriage was not going to be necessary!! Read More
What do you Not miss about your home country? by ericwt
There are definitely times I miss things from the USA. Selection, choices and convenience come to mind. I miss my family. But I do not miss... The media addicted society. The mindless masses following leaders that do not have a clue how to ...
I do not miss the violence, the smoking ban, the media manipulation, the empty bars, the Health & Safety BS, the obese, the 'minorities' screaming for Human Rights. Read More
Is having an affair as an expat always inevitable? by Queen of the Suburbs
I hear that expats always end up getting lonely and having affairs? Is this true? Any confessions or stories to share? I'm new to this all and terrified about the prospect of the dynamics of my marriage changing.... Queenie
I have seen sensible married men fall in love when working away. I have seen single men walk away from beautiful local women. It is inevitable that temptation will cross a person's path, it is their personal decision wether to give in to ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo鈥檚 Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn鈥檛 find ...
I lived and worked in Goianesia for 4 months and visited Goiania a couple of times. This is why I am now considering living there for a few months of the year when I am not working. I found the Brazilians to be fantastic people, I never encountered ... Read More
A Gringo's Survival Guide to Brazil by James
[img align=L]http://9imb150dy03dci7w3gxvi91b.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/survival-guide.jpg[/img]A Gringo鈥檚 Survival Guide to Brazil (or everything you ever wanted to know about life in Brazil and couldn鈥檛 find ...
Thank you for taking the time to write this article, it has - unfortunately - put me off moving!! One of the main reasons for wanting to leave England is the under-18's behaviour and the fact I can't lay a finger on them, so to find Brazil has the ... Read More