CraigDeVigia
American expat in Brazil
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Registration: 14 April 2026
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Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil. by abthree
Please note聽 that this English translation is for informational purposes only, and is neither authoritative nor definitive.聽 The authoritative document in Portuguese on which this translation is based can be accessed through the link at ...
Yes. I have no regrets regarding the route I took. True, I am home. Dry? Not even close. It has been raining daily for the last 3 months since the day I arrived. Welcome to Amazonas Region LOL Read More
Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil. by abthree
Please note聽 that this English translation is for informational purposes only, and is neither authoritative nor definitive.聽 The authoritative document in Portuguese on which this translation is based can be accessed through the link at ...
Because Vitem Xi is only good for a limited amount of time. The goal was to buy the home and live in Brazil full time. Mission accomplished. Read More
Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil. by abthree
Please note聽 that this English translation is for informational purposes only, and is neither authoritative nor definitive.聽 The authoritative document in Portuguese on which this translation is based can be accessed through the link at ...
Thanks guys! He did a fantastic job indeed. Well, you know what they say, it's not what you know, its WHO you know (wink, wink). The lawyer knew the guy at the PF so I'm sure that had something to do with it, but the lawyer did his research and ... Read More
Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil. by abthree
Please note聽 that this English translation is for informational purposes only, and is neither authoritative nor definitive.聽 The authoritative document in Portuguese on which this translation is based can be accessed through the link at ...
@abthree @abthree, I just received my permanent residency on 4/4/2026. I had brought all my documents from the US and went to the Catorio in my city. It is a very small city and they didn't know how to process everything for the Estrangeiro ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 your ...
@abthree Hi yes I have been going there for many years and then when I got married with my wife here in the states we decided to move back there and take advantage of it. Para definitely has its own culture, music food etc. I really love it. Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 your ...
@mberigan Hi. Yes in a city that is 1 square mile. The city is Vigia which is a 2 1/2 hours drive east of Bel茅m. Still working the American daily grind but not ready to retire yet. Read More
No More Paying A Ransom for Amazon.com Orders by Roddie Simmons
Let me explain. This is not something I think will happen to others, hopefully. I live in a very small village of less than 3,000 people in Northeastern Brazil. There are times when I do not think I can get a product locally (i.e., my computer ...
Very insightful. Thank you so much for the explanation! Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 your ...
Hi Everyone. I'm Craig. I am from the United States and Married to a Brazilian. I have traveled to Brazil for the las 9 years. Last year I decided to move back to my wife's country. It is the best decision I have ever made. The country is ... Read More
No More Paying A Ransom for Amazon.com Orders by Roddie Simmons
Let me explain. This is not something I think will happen to others, hopefully. I live in a very small village of less than 3,000 people in Northeastern Brazil. There are times when I do not think I can get a product locally (i.e., my computer ...
I have tried Amazon Brazil as well. They always seem to charge import tax as well (unless there is an unkept secret URL I don't know about). The rates are ridiculous. I decided to stick with Mercado Libre and Shoppee. I can usually find things ... Read More