

MA22
American 做厙輦⑹ in Brazil
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Lives in Jo瞿o Pessoa, Paraib
Registration: 30 August 2021
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Brazilian National ID Card by roddiesho
At some point I will go thru the challenging journey of getting my Brazilian Driver's License. In the meantime I have been researching what other card actually has my resident address on it. My Brazilian Permanent Residency card DOES NOT contain my ...

@roddiesho Roddie- I don't have ANY legal documents/cards with my address on them. I DID go through the tortuous process of getting my Brazilian Driver's License, back in 2023. It wasn't that difficult, haha, other than the plain ... Read More


Americans / English Speaking 做厙輦⑹s in Florianopolis by lmsturt
I'm American, new to Brasil as an 做厙輦⑹, planning to live here and looking for a house. I'd love to meet fellow English-speaking 做厙輦⑹s. Any of you here in Floripa? Let's hang out! Laurel

Boa tarde! Good afternoon and welcome from Jo瓊o Pessoa, NE Brazil. Read More


Airline Not Responsible For Lost Luggage by roddiesho
Azul airlines has informed me that they are not responsible for luggage on my recent international flight to Brazil. After much conversation my wife has told me that I would have to go to the airport in Belem (Customs) (round trip) and recover them ...

@roddieshoCongratulations!! Almost... Meus deus... The never-ending story Roddie... Read More


Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...

@KurterinoI just used Wise the other day to transfer my usual monthly amount here in Brazil... No problem whatsoever. Not sure what you are referring to...? Read More


Marriage and Permanent Residency in Brazil by doctorscoop
Hello all,I'm looking to get married to my fiance in Brazil in the next year or two. Unfortunately, with my current work situation I do not have the time to go file the paper work and physically be there for the marriage. So my question is, can I ...

@doctorscoopMaravilhosa! Congratulations... 返滕返滕踢踢滕潑綽綽 Read More


New Car Leasing in Brazil? by MA22
Boa tarde amigos.As someone who has both bought and Leased New vehicles in the US, do Car Dealers offer this type of financing of new vehicles here in Brazil?We've had good success with Saturn (long time ago!) & Toyota in the ...

@sprealestatebrokerBom dia sprealestatebroker:Thanks for your reply. Actually I wriote that originally 11 months ago, last May, 2023. Since then, as I have posted above, I have learned many things about cars and financing here. THERE IS actual ... Read More


New Car Leasing in Brazil? by MA22
Boa tarde amigos.As someone who has both bought and Leased New vehicles in the US, do Car Dealers offer this type of financing of new vehicles here in Brazil?We've had good success with Saturn (long time ago!) & Toyota in the ...

@HURTCHRISHi Chris! My post was last year in 2023. Since then, I have test driven quite a few cars here in JP to see what I like or don't like in the crazy traffic here. Lol... We've been renting off and on from Localiza, Unidas, Movida, etc. Very ... Read More


New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 做厙輦⑹ story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

@HURTCHRISBom dia- We are also in Jo瓊o Pessoa!Welcome! Read More


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. ...

@TANROBom dia Ross!As others have already stated here, it's much simpler just to get a Residency Visa based on family Reunion (Marriage) instead of becoming a citizen.. If you plan on living 1/2 a year in each country anyways, what's your goal for ... Read More


Another Postponement of Brazil Requiring Visas for US Citizens! by MA22
Did any of you see this yet? https://br.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-postponement-of-brazilian-visa-requirement-to-april-10/

@rlaneBom dia- Sorry to hear this! But isn't your new visa still going to be good for the next 10 years? So, you won't have to deal with this issue again next year April 10, 2025, when this (potentially) becomes a reality... Read More


Required Documents for Residency Based on Family Reunion in Brazil. by abthree
Please note that this English translation is for informational purposes only, and is neither authoritative nor definitive. The authoritative document in Portuguese on which this translation is based can be accessed through the link at ...

@roddieshoBom dia Roddie!Haha. I haven't heard of one. Looks like you'll be the new official envoy for that group! Peace e Boa sorte! Read More


Another Postponement of Brazil Requiring Visas for US Citizens! by MA22
Did any of you see this yet? https://br.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-postponement-of-brazilian-visa-requirement-to-april-10/

@Peter ItamaracaHi Peter! Not a typo. I have seen it on a couple other sites now as well... But nothing on the US Embassy or Gov. br sites ... Read More


Is the Clock Ticking? by roddiesho
Boa Tarde, I recently had a very successful appointment with the Federal Police for my Permanent Residency Visa by Spouse. My wife, lawyers and translator left with what I consider a Win and I subsequently paid the large Over Due fine. At the ...

@MikeflanaganBom dia. Where are you seeing any DIRECT flights from Recife to MIA or FLL? The only things that pop up for me are again, heading down south through S瓊o Paulo, then back to Florida! Read More


Need advice on How to Open a Bank Account in Brasil. by Mkp000888
Hi there,I am from London and need to understand how I can open a bank account in Brasil. I have a property here in Sergipe. I have British Nationality, and a family visa becuase my young son lives here with his mum. I travel here to see him ...

@Mkp000888Bom dia!Does the "Family Visa" you mentioned include your RG number and card as a resident? If yes, you should be able to open an account with any bank... Read More


Another Postponement of Brazil Requiring Visas for US Citizens! by MA22
Did any of you see this yet? https://br.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-postponement-of-brazilian-visa-requirement-to-april-10/

@monarchbeachHave y'all seen this?? Tourist Visa requirements Postponed again until April 10, 2025!https://visaguide.world/news/brazil-postpones-imposing-visas-for-australians-canadians-americans-until-april-10-2025/ Read More