

ltoby955
Portuguese looking for information about Brazil
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Portuguese
Speaks I can speak Portuguese, English some French and Spanish.
Registration: 15 July 2022
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Safe areas in the north of Brazil, coastal or close to the coast. by ltoby955
Looking for suggestions on safe and Ok value for money, also what is the taxation on foreign pensions?

@Pablo888 Thank you for your reply, safety, healthcare and cost of living are quite important, I currently life in Portugal with my Brazilain partner. I speak Portuguese. Thank you for your thoughts. Read More


Safe areas in the north of Brazil, coastal or close to the coast. by ltoby955
Looking for suggestions on safe and Ok value for money, also what is the taxation on foreign pensions?

@mberigan Thank you, I have spent time in the South of the country where it is not particulary safe. I was looking at these areas as my partner wants to move back to Brazil and wants to be north which I have no problem with. Read More


Safe areas in the north of Brazil, coastal or close to the coast. by ltoby955
Looking for suggestions on safe and Ok value for money, also what is the taxation on foreign pensions?

@Peter Itamaraca We will be looking to rent, the area you mentioned is it safe and is property affordable and available to rent? Many thanks Read More


Safe areas in the north of Brazil, coastal or close to the coast. by ltoby955
Looking for suggestions on safe and Ok value for money, also what is the taxation on foreign pensions?

@Peter Itamaraca Yes to be honest north of Recife. Read More

Safe areas in the north of Brazil, coastal or close to the coast.
Looking for suggestions on safe and Ok value for money, also what is the taxation on foreign pensions? Read More


US Retiree in Brazil -- Tax Reporting Questions by Mark Blonde
As a US soon to be retiree thinking of relocating to Brazil, the tax question I a little off putting.I've read there is no tax treaty between the US and Brazil.All my income will come from US sources. What if I don't report it all? If there is no ...

I think it is a stretch to not think tax will be followed, and with the recent spat with america and Brazil I think things will be checked both ends and become very sticky. Read More

Residency status
I was watching a youtube video about Uruguay and it seem to say that you can apply from Uruguay, is that correct? Read More


Apartment rentals longterm by ltoby955
What are the average prices for 2 bedroom apartment in areas like Monivideo, Maldonado and Punta del Este?

Thank you for that link Read More


Mastercard at ATMs and banking in Uruguay by armin31
Hola!Short time ago we spent 18 days in Uruguay. It was a very positive experience, although there were some eyebrow raisers too. Looking in our rear view mirror: we liked Uruguay very much, only one big problem the banks!During all of the time we ...

I was visiting two years ago and used my Visa and I neber had problems with ATM's Read More

Apartment rentals longterm
What are the average prices for 2 bedroom apartment in areas like Monivideo, Maldonado and Punta del Este? Read More


Jao Pessoa by ltoby955
Does anyone live there or know about the city, Costs and safety woud help. Many thanks

Thanks for the replies. I am familiar with Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. It was more the safety of the area as I am late 60's I have a few friends who live there but I wanted to get the opinion of others. Read More

Jao Pessoa
Does anyone live there or know about the city, Costs and safety woud help. Many thanks Read More


Brit moving to Brazil with minimal Portuguese by Terri Forward
Hi, I am a Brit, currently living in Singapore, where i met my current boyfriend, who is Brazilian. His contract in Singapore came to an end at the start of the year and i am now looking at the possibility of moving to Brazil. Unfortunately i dont ...

I've been teaching English to Portuguese speakers and recently Portuguese to English speakers. It is a case of submersing yourself in the language and learning the high frequency words firstly as you can start to use them straight away. Best of luck Read More


change of name from birth certificate by ltoby955
has anyone had a problem when applying for a permanent visa? with their name being changed by deed poll which hence is different to the birth certificate?

@Pablo888 OK and also thank Ab3 In the UK and Ireland you cannot change your birth certificate unless it s before a child is one year and then only to correct an error. i guess this will all have to be translated as in the deed poll and original ... Read More


change of name from birth certificate by ltoby955
has anyone had a problem when applying for a permanent visa? with their name being changed by deed poll which hence is different to the birth certificate?

@abthree Hi thank you, I hold several copies, and copies are held by the deed poll company and I had to send them to all offices during the process including Portugal where I've lived for the last eight years. my biometric is in my current name as ... Read More