

thesurfingalien
Dutch °µÍø½ûÇø in Brazil
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9
About me
Dutch
Lives in Vila Velha, EspÃrito Sant
Registration: 30 November 2015
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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 ...

Hi Priscila, I have lived in EspÃrito 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


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, ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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

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