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Moving to Curitiba from U.S. A. deposit crazy by Lutrick7
We are having a difficult time finding a flat that doesn鈥檛 want a years deposit . Is this just the way it鈥檚 done?
@Peter ItamaracaThanks. Seems we got the whole thing wrong. Still making progress, learned patience馃憤. If all goes well will be there this Sunday. Have a 鈥渇ace to face鈥� should smooth things out. Read More
Moving to Curitiba from U.S. A. deposit crazy by Lutrick7
We are having a difficult time finding a flat that doesn鈥檛 want a years deposit . Is this just the way it鈥檚 done?
My wife has an Itau account and have worked over 3 weeks simply trying to transfer money there to buy an apartment. It has been pretty frustrating. Working with the "cambio." Hopefully since she is a citizen and the fact I will be added to the ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
Will be checking out more when we get down there. Unimed seems like the big player. Also have to read the fine print. Regardless we anticipate it to be reasonable . I also believe there be a 鈥渃ap鈥� on some plans if retired. Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
@Will Hewitt Just checked my rates in Brazil and for my wife and I we are paying about $700 for a medium plan.Does this beat that? Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
Heard the same thing here. Curious on what our medical plan will cost, but am sure it鈥檚 reasonable. Bought all our Apple electronic toys already in prep for our move in August. Set with eyewear as well. Read More
Health Insurance by kevinmiller1957
I know this isn't a new topic, but when I search the the forum for health insurance I am not getting any links to prior threads.I am about to choose and purchase a plan for myself, my wife, and two dependent children. It seems like Unimed is the ...
Having had 2 hips done I know what you mean. Being a PT though, would rather have a hip then a knee. BTW, headed your way in about 4 months! Doing all the paperwork shuffle and making sure we are ready to ship things duty free. The fact that we have ... 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 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@leleflowahwill be joining you in about 7 months!Welcome to this blog馃憤 Read More
Visa Extension
Just did some business with a Brazilian "Cartorio" place in Seattle and was told that the visa regulations for Brazil have extended to April of 2025!! Only needing passport to enter.Yippee!!! Just in time for our move. One less regulation to worry ... Read More
My Year in Brazil - A Bargain Bin Memoir by Brian K2
My year in Brazil: the good, the bad and the ugly (and why I can鈥檛 wait to go back!) I鈥檝e been meaning to do this for a while. Thing is, every time I decided to put pen to paper it never felt like the right time. It鈥檚 as if 8,5 ...
Good reading...thanks for sharing! Read More
health insurance nomad visa by monarchbeach
Hello, I'm an American applying for nomad visa and one of the requirements is some form of international health insurance.Any recommendations for insurance companies that offer this plan?Obrigado,Joe
Along similar lines, I work at a hospital in the US and plan on working New years 2025 which will give me 30 more days of health insurance even though I am retiring. This will buy me time for me to move and get insurance in Brazil. International ... Read More
Bringing my own e-trike from the USA to Brazil by Roger Fonseca Santos
I'm moving from the USA to Brazil. I intend to bring my road bike and my wife's e-trike. The moving company says 'no way', and they won even accept as items eligible to put in their containers. People in other forums such as Quora, say they didn't ...
In a related subject...We plan on bringing 3 bikes early next year. 2 e-bikes and a regular. Are there any restrictions on batteries when shipping? Good to know that they are a bit expensive and worth bringing. Read More
Let's talk about medication cost comparisons by mberigan
I don't know if there is an existing forum anyplace around but a family member has shown me some pretty outrageous cost differences on a standard prescribed medication that many retired people on fixed incomes pay.A cost comparison on (NAME BRAND is ...
Very helpful!....Now I wonder about Ozempic. Not for weight, but Diabetes. Read More
Let's talk about medication cost comparisons by mberigan
I don't know if there is an existing forum anyplace around but a family member has shown me some pretty outrageous cost differences on a standard prescribed medication that many retired people on fixed incomes pay.A cost comparison on (NAME BRAND is ...
@mberiganI started to laugh when I was told the amount/month for my oral medications in Brazil. A fraction of the cost in the US.Even the injectables like Ozempic or Humira although not covered by insurance normally in Brazil are reasonable when ... Read More
U.S. Social Security Form 7162 by alan279
Bom dia. Does Form 7162 have to be mailed to Pennsylvania, or is there a way to file it online?
I am over a year out from moving to Brazil. I plan on starting SS next Oct. Direct deposit to my bank in the US. Until the dust settles and before I do the Libon thing and have my SS deposited my bank in Brazil, I plan on pushing the SS money down ... Read More
Which country is more dangerous - the USA or Brazil? by Peter Itamaraca
Well, according to the new Global Peace Index produced by the Institute for Economica and Peace, in 129th place there is Haiti, 130th South Africa, 131st is the USA and 132nd is Brazil... Mexico is 136th, Turkey 147th, Who would have thought that, ...
@Peter ItamaracaWhen surveys are done, ask 2 questions. 1. Who is paying for it. 2. What and how are the questions asked. I believe you can find crime anywhere if you look in the right places. That being said, random crazy crime and mass shootings ... Read More