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hocytek3

hocytek3

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American looking for information about Brazil

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Registration: 05 April 2021

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last year
nicholsharvey

Social Security direct deposit in Brazil bank by nicholsharvey

How safe is it to have your pension or Social Security direct deposited in a Brazil Bank? Is there any taxes that I have to pay if I do so?

hocytek3

Online banking application. I set it up in Brazil. Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
last year
nicholsharvey

Social Security direct deposit in Brazil bank by nicholsharvey

How safe is it to have your pension or Social Security direct deposited in a Brazil Bank? Is there any taxes that I have to pay if I do so?

hocytek3

@mikehunterAnother approach could be using the Remitly app. For a small fee, you can have that money transfer into your brazillian account. I opened a online account INTER. I send money via pix from the Remitly account to my bank account in Brazil, ... Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
last year
Pablo888

Brazil Cell Phone Plans for Part Time °µÍø½ûÇøs by Pablo888

I know that there are many °µÍø½ûÇøs who live in Brazil part-time and I am wondering what they do w.r.t cell phone plans. Those are important for things such as Uber, apple id, etc..I know that there are international roaming plans - but those are ...

hocytek3

@Pablo888I usually just let the plan expire I have Vevo when I get there just get another sim and get on the Wi-Fi and use WhatsApp to make phone calls if you need to you might want to try even Google Voice which might let you make phone calls if ... Read More

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last year
Kurterino

Brazilian bank account for °µÍø½ûÇøs by Kurterino

I’ve done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here’s the question: which bank do you recommend for an °µÍø½ûÇø? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...

hocytek3

@abthreeThank you for everything----thanks Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
last year
Kurterino

Brazilian bank account for °µÍø½ûÇøs by Kurterino

I’ve done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here’s the question: which bank do you recommend for an °µÍø½ûÇø? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...

hocytek3

@hocytek3Question; I was told by the FP, after I received my Brazilian resident card, that I will not need a visa to exit or renter Brazil.Based on that statement, will I need a visa to renter Brazil from the USA? Clearly, based on that statement ... Read More

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last year
roddiesho

Are There Any Doorbell Monitors Available In Brazil? by roddiesho

My wife has pretty much created a Senior Retirement Center. She is monitoring my 96year old Brazilian mother, her mentally challenged uncle and me who now has to see an eye specialist. We are all together in separate houses on a large property with ...

hocytek3

Man, I couldn't tell a thing. Seems like you have all of your bases covered . Perhaps install some sirens and activate them via your cell phone when your phone receives a signal of an intruder. Read More

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last year
Kurterino

Brazilian bank account for °µÍø½ûÇøs by Kurterino

I’ve done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here’s the question: which bank do you recommend for an °µÍø½ûÇø? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...

hocytek3

@rraypoI agree. I don't even trust banks---much on-line accounts! After receiving my resident card from the FP, I went straight to a CAIXA bank and opened a savings account---Poupanca. I did open up an on-line account as well---INTER. Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
2 years ago
doctorscoop

Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate by doctorscoop

Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ...

hocytek3

@hocytek3 Just called Consulate of Brazil. I will be ok. I can return on a U.S. passport after 10/1/2023 considering I am US citizen.Thanks for everything .hocytek. Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
2 years ago
doctorscoop

Entering Brazil while waiting for VITEM XI visa from consulate by doctorscoop

Hello all!Im currently waiting to receive my VITEM XI visa from the consulate here in the US. However, I have a trip planned to visit coming up very soon and will not get my passport back as I’m still waiting on acceptance. I received a second ...

hocytek3

Do you mean returning to the US after 10/1/2023? Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
2 years ago
mikehunter

Income tax for retiree with CRNM obtained under new 2017 law by mikehunter

What is the rule if you have have entered with the new temporary visa VITEM XIV and then registered with the PF and got the 2 year CRNM and limit your stay to less than 183 days a year. All the information I've read seems to indicate you ...

hocytek3

@mikehunter Well, that answers one of my questions.hocytek Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in Brazil by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Brazil? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

hocytek3

Yes, it is pretty crazy there. People just don't respect the rules---if any---and drive dangerously. Just remember it is not like America. Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
3 years ago
NewBrazil

Changing citizenship with a Permanent Residency by NewBrazil

I have a permanent residency I am USA citizen. I am looking at changing my citizenship to get out of USA tax hell. I see on my permanent residency card it list my USA citizenship. Does anyone know or been through the process to change their ...

hocytek3

I apologize for the misspelled words. I am a US citizen. When I get my CRDM card, to live in Brazil with my family and , hopefully, find some employment in Brazil, Will I be able to receive my SSI benefits? Warmest regards, hocytek Read More

hocytek3 replied to a thread
3 years ago
NewBrazil

Changing citizenship with a Permanent Residency by NewBrazil

I have a permanent residency I am USA citizen. I am looking at changing my citizenship to get out of USA tax hell. I see on my permanent residency card it list my USA citizenship. Does anyone know or been through the process to change their ...

hocytek3

Question, wh in order to where If and when I reach retirement, if you renounce your United States citizenship, are you still eligible for your retirement money from the from the government your social security income? Read More