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extrapas33

extrapas33

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American looking for information about Brazil

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14

About me

American

Lives in Sao paulo state

Registration: 22 August 2016

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extrapas33 replied to a thread
6 months ago
roddiesho

Should I Cancel My I Postal 1 Mail Forwarding Account by roddiesho

I am very proud to have an account in Seekonk, R.I., close to my birth home but it is costing me $20 a month. Since I am here in Brazil with everyone else I cannot use it since they do not forward mail to Brazil. I vowed I would stay by my Brazilian ...

extrapas33

I use Ipostal1 for a couple of year and I have hit and misses on mail forwarding, I only use first class international, it's $6 for a letter to forward. some never arrived, some arrived in 6 days.USPS, DHL, FedEx are just way too expensive for ... Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster204

US credit cards sent direct to Brazil by GuestPoster204

Hello to members and friends, I've been in Brazil for years now and I got US accounts - 2 credit unions where I receive my financial direct deposits and credit and debit cards from various banks. My brother always send me my cards or I go home ...

extrapas33

Hi Robal For #1: it's a private mail box address. I just call then to know what mail I have before they send me a yellow envelop with tracking. they separate junk from real mail, I use them for more than 20 years. cost around $25 with tracking ... Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster204

US credit cards sent direct to Brazil by GuestPoster204

Hello to members and friends, I've been in Brazil for years now and I got US accounts - 2 credit unions where I receive my financial direct deposits and credit and debit cards from various banks. My brother always send me my cards or I go home ...

extrapas33

Hello all, I have a credit union and various CC still in the US and I also have a CA mail box address for a very long time and they forward my mail in Brazil with no problem, they do it with a tracking number, cost a little more but way more ... Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Quinny1072

International Health Insurance by Quinny1072

Moving abroad can be so overwhelming. You have to essentially start from scratch. But if you are relocating to a country without a Social Healthcare System that fits your needs, you will want to find the right °µÍø½ûÇø International Insurance. But with ...

extrapas33

Very nice information's, thanks for sharing. Which company did you choose? Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
emilie116

Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container by emilie116

Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ...

extrapas33

I think a total shipping cost would be $13.000,00 + your packing expenses for a 40' container. that about R$40.000,00 worth of household in Brazil just for the shipping. BUT If you payload your container wisely you will be on the upper hand ... Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
JaquiSmith

Bringing a pet bird into Brazil. by JaquiSmith

My Mother and father plan on moving to Brazil this year. My mother has an African grey parrot that she has for about 5 years now and she is to attached to the bird to leave it behind. there is also no one to take care of the bird. what are the ...

extrapas33

If you exporting from the US there is an embargo right now, no import to Brazil because of an influenza (bird flue) . Auditora Fiscal Federal Agropecuária (Brazilian USDA) will declined your application authorization on your permit and no entry ... Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Pets in Brazil by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Many of us in Brazil have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Brazil? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...

extrapas33

I have a pet bird "Black Headed Caique". and I'm in the process of bringing in to Brazil Lots of paper work compared to dog or cat.. anyone already done this ?? what you guys did to import a pet bird? Thanks Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Dulake5

Permanent visa and 2 years out of country. by Dulake5

Could anyone be kind enough to tell me if I need anything in particular to hold onto my permanent residency in Brazil. I was told that I need to come back every 2 years, which is fine with me. I just wondered if I need any papers to file with the ...

extrapas33

When you leave Brasil you will fill out a exit form then the border agent will give you a copy, just keep this copy real safe, when you come back, give this saved copy at port of entry. That is all.. nothing more. be sure it's under 2 ... Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
emilie116

Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container by emilie116

Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ...

extrapas33

Hello Emilie116, I know it's a long time since your OP Could you say who was you broker in Santos? and which movers did you use to ship? Thanks Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
rc206

Shipping companies and brokers to Brazil by rc206

I am checking out shipping companies and brokers to send my stuff to Brazil.Can anybody give me info and who they used.Please only send info If its a company used within the last two years .Did you use a company and a Brazilian broker too? Thanks

extrapas33

Me too I'm looking for the best Brazilian "despachante aduaneiro" in Santos or Sao Paulo. all the quotes I have from movers here (door to door container) does not include the broker in their fee, they do provide the broker but ... Read More

extrapas33 replied to a thread
8 years ago
extrapas33

container to Brazil by extrapas33

I will do a container to Brazil soon and would like to know if anyone use the new "porto seco" for custom in Brazil, it look like a lot easier and bypass Santos. I will check with a local best dispachente nearest "porto seco" ...

extrapas33

believe it or not, different port the customs charge different import tax,s, so some the closes port is not the cheapestI certainly believe anything in Brazil, I live there for 5 years .. I like to know what could be the difference and why? I just ... Read More

extrapas33 created a thread
8 years ago

container to Brazil

I will do a container to Brazil soon and would like to know if anyone use the new "porto seco" for custom in Brazil, it look like a lot easier and bypass Santos. I will check with a local best dispachente nearest "porto seco" ... Read More