UhOhDetran
Canadian expat in Brazil
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Registration: 19 October 2023
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New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near S茫o Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
I would possibly but carefully ignore it! If it's just some Whatsapp then they probably don't have anything to use against your girlfriend.Also, I hate the fact that so many places ask for a CPF. But I never give it to them (I know in some places ... Read More
CPF renewal/confirmation by Kurterino
It has been discussed that starting this year (2025), foreigners have to renew (or confirm) their CPF every year. (For those who didn鈥檛 know, here鈥檚 the explanation: ...
I wonder if this also applies to people like me, who have left temporarily for a year or so but before the two year deadline of returning to Brasil? I checked my CPF and it seems to be "regular" for now... Read More
Return to Brazil (perm resident): need visa? by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, I think I know the answer to this but I'm not sure. Basically, I have a CRNM card, permanent resident of Brazil, via family reunion. I left Brazil temporarily in January 2025 for work, and now I'm planning on returning before the "two year ...
Okay thanks! I do have some cameras because I'm a photographer, but I've had them for years and even previously brought them into Brazil before when I lived there and I didn't have a problem then either. Read More
Return to Brazil (perm resident): need visa? by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, I think I know the answer to this but I'm not sure. Basically, I have a CRNM card, permanent resident of Brazil, via family reunion. I left Brazil temporarily in January 2025 for work, and now I'm planning on returning before the "two year ...
Thanks so much for the reply! Also, would you know if I would have to make a list of items I bought overseas during this time for customs? Actually, I didn't get too much, but I did replace a few things that were getting old so I'm wondering if I'll ... Read More
Return to Brazil (perm resident): need visa?
Hey guys, I think I know the answer to this but I'm not sure. Basically, I have a CRNM card, permanent resident of Brazil, via family reunion. I left Brazil temporarily in January 2025 for work, and now I'm planning on returning before the "two year ... Read More
Taxes: Trying to file declara莽茫o de sa铆da by UhOhDetran
Hey guys, until 2025 I lived in Brazil, but I moved away to Canada in January 2025. I'm trying to file the "declara莽茫o de sa铆da" since I won't be a tax resident of Brazil. So, I'm trying to use the IRPF program to do so. ...
Edit: okay, I figured it out. I have to file the communica莽茫o first, then the declara莽茫o with the IPRF 2026 when it comes out. Sorry folks for taking up the space. Read More
Taxes: Trying to file declara莽茫o de sa铆da
Hey guys, until 2025 I lived in Brazil, but I moved away to Canada in January 2025. I'm trying to file the "declara莽茫o de sa铆da" since I won't be a tax resident of Brazil. So, I'm trying to use the IRPF program to do so. ... Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@abthree Thank you for the very detailed answer and the official source! Yes, it looks like a 1 year absense is okay! Read More
Finding a country to retire in by GuestPoster108899
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
Just drop the requirement of English speaking and learn another language. It will open up MANY options.. Read More
Finding a country to retire in by GuestPoster108899
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
@David Vankerkhoven Croatia is a little pricey, so it's not my favorite, but it's beautiful and has a lot to recommend it. I'm now a PR of Bulgaria, the EU's poorest member. Taxes are low, property is cheap to buy and own, and the cost of living ... Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@Peter Itamaraca That is interesting. It makes sense. The idea would be to leave for a year on an assignment and just come back after. Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment by UhOhDetran
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ...
@JNSQ86 Ah okay thanks guys! No, this would be my first time. Read More
Permanent Residency and Foreign Appointment
Hey all, I have a CRNM card (permanent residency, family reuinion visa) and I was wondering how long can one leave Brazil and still have the permanent residency valid?Suppose for example the situation is an overseas job opportunity that lasts one ... Read More
Leaving Brazil... by UhOhDetran
Well, it's finally come to this point. Nearly two years ago, I moved to Brazil and became a permanent resident. Got to say, it was very fun and I learned some Portuguese and had an overall nice time....But my job has come to depend more on items ...
@Expatax Thanks a lot for that reminder! That's very helpful...it might have slipped my mind with all this stuff we're doing. Read More
Leaving Brazil...
Well, it's finally come to this point. Nearly two years ago, I moved to Brazil and became a permanent resident. Got to say, it was very fun and I learned some Portuguese and had an overall nice time....But my job has come to depend more on items ... Read More