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thesurfingalien

thesurfingalien

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Dutch °µÍø½ûÇø in Brazil

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Dutch

Lives in Vila Velha, Espírito Sant

Registration: 30 November 2015

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thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Adapting to the climate in Brazil by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any °µÍø½ûÇøriation process. Moving to Brazil is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Brazil? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...

thesurfingalien

Hi Priscila, I have lived in Espírito Santo for over six years now. I am from Holland, but I did not have any trouble with the much higher temperatures in the summer. In fact, when Brazilians were complaining about the heat, I really enjoyed ... Read More

thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

We'll miss you James by Julien

Hi everyone, I am very sorry and sad to announce these sad news, but our expert James passed away in horrible circumstances. I haven't got all the details, I've heard he got murdered last week in Macae. I've lost a friend, a mentor, ...

thesurfingalien

Hi all, I am really disturbed by this! First and foremost, I wish James' family the strength to get through this horrible time... I also hope that, whomever is responsible for James' death, will be caught and punished. I am sure we will ... Read More

thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine

Hi, As an °µÍø½ûÇø living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

thesurfingalien

Peter, I had a permanent residence visa up to last year. In preparation for my 2nd move back to BrazilHi, I am not sure, but I think this has something to do with the fact that you moved to Brazil twice. I know that you can only import personal ... Read More

thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine

Hi, As an °µÍø½ûÇø living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

thesurfingalien

If you are not coming in on a retirement visa...........get ready for some pretty stiff tax on any and all electronics!Hi, Unless the law changed since 2010, I believe this to be incorrect information. Can you please tell us where you got yhis ... Read More

thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine

Hi, As an °µÍø½ûÇø living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

thesurfingalien

Hi, I assume you are going to get married, and are going to live here in Brazil. If that is the case, you do not have to pay any taxes on anything you bring as personal belongings. As a side-recommendation... Get legally married where you ... Read More

thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine

Hi, As an °µÍø½ûÇø living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

thesurfingalien

Hi, I am not sure what type of equipment you are referring to, but if you are talking about legal stuff (SSB transmitters/receivers???), I would check first if you can actually use these legal here in Brazil. If I recall correctly, at least 30+ ... Read More

thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine

Hi, As an °µÍø½ûÇø living in Brazil, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Brazil? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

thesurfingalien

Hi, The first thing I would advice is that, if you plan to bring a lot of valuable stuff, make sure that the shipping and importing is going to be handled by a company that has experience (ask for references!) in exporting goods to Brazil for ... Read More

thesurfingalien replied to a thread
9 years ago
thesurfingalien

Driving a 50 cc "motorcycle" in Brazil by thesurfingalien

Hey All, I hope someone can help me out with this one. I tried to get answers from neighbors, policeman, and DETRAN, but I get different answers everywhere. Right now, I am driving a car, but I really do not need it as I am only driving short ...

thesurfingalien

Hi James, Rick, I have read that too; if I understand correctly, in June 2015, they have changed the law for cinquentinhas to have a licence-plate as well. That makes sense, but along with that came the (unintended?) necessity to have a valid ... Read More

thesurfingalien created a thread
9 years ago

Driving a 50 cc "motorcycle" in Brazil

Hey All, I hope someone can help me out with this one. I tried to get answers from neighbors, policeman, and DETRAN, but I get different answers everywhere. Right now, I am driving a car, but I really do not need it as I am only driving short ... Read More