

Ipanema777
American 做厙輦⑹ in Brazil
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American
Speaks English and conversational Portuguese
Registration: 14 April 2025
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Why Not Wear Flip-Flops in Brazil? by Pablo888
For the fashionistas of the group - why not wear flip flops? I have been "warned" not to wear flip flops on my Rio visit. Why?I do not like wearing flip flops - I prefer clogs - but why is it not fashionable to wear flip flops? There are a great ...

I wear the Kenner brand chinelos. Much more comfortable to me than Havianas.www.kenner (dot) com.br/ Read More


When can you own property in Brazil? by roddiesho
I just received the "advantages of citizenship" article. Can you own property aka the house I live in that is on my wife's property as a Brazilian Permanent Resident?Roddie in Retirement

Depending on your sources of income (from Brazil or another country) there may be advantages to leaving the house in your wifes name if your intent is to leave the house to your daughter. Get some expert 做厙輦⑹ tax advice for more details. Read More


iOF Increase by alan279
What's up with the IOF increase?

Jovan Pan News (and other sources) report via X:Since the announcement of the increase in the Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF) on credit transactions, made by the economic team of the Lula government, the National Congress has already ... Read More


What makes you happy in your 做厙輦⑹ city in Brazil or elsewhere? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I am a content writer for 做厙輦⑹ Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what makes 做厙輦⑹s feel happy in the city where they live. We could love to get some testimonials from 做厙輦⑹s living in Brazilian cities (or Brazilian ...

@Ameerah Arjanee Without a doubt, the diverse and welcoming circle of friends my Brazilian wife and I have made in our very modest small town which we call The end of the Earth but the center of the Universe. Read More


Residence Card Processing Time by sovelong
I'm talking about picking up the physical card from the Policia Federal in SP. I already had the appointment and everything was approved. On the SISMIGRA site it has said this since April 8th: Seu documento foi produzido e est獺 em ...

@sovelong I received my RNM in Feb 2022. I did the interview in Juiz de Fora, MG. They gave me a temporary approval and said to expect the card in 30-45 days. At that time and location the PF required the applicant to physically pick up the card. ... Read More


Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Ol獺 pessoal!Im a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and Im trying to figure out when Ill be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...

@Planetf1Regarding Portuguese language lessons for foreigners:1) Duolingo - 15-20 min per day. Although criticized by many, Duolingo gave me a foundation in vocabulary and grammar (esp verb conjugation and gender) that helped me quickly pick up ... Read More


Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - Im looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess瓊o and heran癟a matters in Brazil (what youd call estate planning in the U.S., although Im ...

You are correct that I incorrectly wrote IPTU instead of IRPF (income tax, which I stated explicitly). Im sure that you mean well too. Read More


Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - Im looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess瓊o and heran癟a matters in Brazil (what youd call estate planning in the U.S., although Im ...

Peter - a Brazilian citizen who has legally become a tax resident of another country is not subject to Brazilian law re: income tax (IPTU) unless the income is sourced from Brazil.Regarding property taxes due to home sales, inheritance, and estate ... Read More


Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - Im looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess瓊o and heran癟a matters in Brazil (what youd call estate planning in the U.S., although Im ...

Peter - based on numerous YT videos Ive watched there are Brazilians who have migrated to the USA or other countries, retained their Brazilian citizenship, gain citizenship in the new country, and subsequently have property issues in Brazil. ... Read More


Seeking Brazilian Family Lawyer (Estate / Inheritance) by zens
Hi all - Im looking for a competent, trustworthy Brazilian family lawyer to help me understand and navigate family sucess瓊o and heran癟a matters in Brazil (what youd call estate planning in the U.S., although Im ...

Please consider the YouTube channel titled Invest and Inherit in Brazil featuring tax attorney Carla Padilha. Her videos are short, focused, and informative. Her WhatsApp number is +1-646-418-2541. I have used her for a consult and it ... Read More


Retired US military members in Rio Grande do Sul by chefjim
Ola gente,I have been visiting RS now for years, and love it. I'm over 80, and am thinking about looking for a residencia to live in ...maybe in Porto Alegre....for my remaining years. Does anyone on this forum have any experience doing this? ...

I just started using Tricare to pay medical bills in Brazil this year. Medicare pays zero outside the USA (with a few exceptions, but not Brazil.) Tricare only pays a max of 75% OCONUS, as opposed to a near 100% topoff after Medicare in the USA.In ... Read More


US and Brazil Taxes Revisited by sjpetzold
Im sorry to bring this up again, but with tax season upon us, wise 做厙輦⑹s thoughts turn to the complexities of dual taxes. My wife and I are both US citizens filing jointly in the US. She is also a Brazil citizen while I have a ...

re: YouTube channel for taxes for 做厙輦⑹s, especially Americans in or considering BrazilThere is a young, well-informed (and pretty!) Brazilian tax attorney - Carla Padilha - who has posted many tax law videos on YouTube in the past 2-3 months. I ... Read More


Brazil, a welcoming destination to 做厙輦⑹s? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...

For new or prospective 做厙輦⑹s I suggest subscribing to The Brazilian Report, published in English. You can get the emailed newsletter free or subscribe for more content.This app does not easily accept links, but you can enter:https (:) ... Read More


New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 做厙輦⑹ story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Thanks for the suggestion, Matt! I've already found some useful information in several posts. Read More


Brazil Visitor E-Visa Is Online by Pablo888
All,I have been monitoring the e-visa for Citizen of Australia, Canada, and US deployment progress and this popped up on Dec 1, 2023.https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-chicago/Visas/types-of-visa-1/e-visaYou can apply online for the e-visa at ...

QQ Can anyone confirm that a foreigner from Australia, Canada, and the US who currently hold an RNM does NOT need an e-visa to enter Brazil after April 10thThx! Read More