@edrosamond
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 09 October 2020
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Anyone living in Porto Seguro/Arraial /Trancoso ????? RE: TORTILLAS by cindylido
I'll be returning soon after 8 years away.Since I am mexican-american I always made my own mexican food and freinds in Trancoso are salivating to eat my tacos again !We used to always have to bring corn and flour tortillas with us, putting dozens of ...
I live in Arraial d'Ajuda, and it can be difficult to find any kind of international foods. They sell 'wraps' in the supermarket, but they don't compare. There really isn't a lot of choice. Read More
Almond Butter Anywhere? by ExpatUSATravels
Where in Brasil must I go to get almond butter?Cannot find it in any grocery stores in the State of Rio de Janeiro so far.Checked so far: Zona Sul, Pao de Acu, Regina, Extra, Green Fruit, Hortifruti, and more...
Do you have a health food shop there? Where I live there is a shop that presses the almonds 'as needed' to make almond butter, cashew nut butter, peanut butter etc. Read More
Problems using UK debit card in Brazil ATMs by DavidPH
I have just had problems using my UK checking account card with Brazil's banks. I am staying in a relatively small town, 25,000+, and none of the three banks' ATMs recognise my card or will give cash.Bradesco ATMs local town and nearby city state ...
I don't use my UK card very often any more as I have a Brazilian account now. When I was relying on my Barclays Debit card, the only machines that consistently worked was Bradesco or the 24 HR machines (which charge an astronomical amount for ... Read More
Problems with paying in stores with international cards by ltoby955
Has anyone managed to resolve the problem with debit and credit card machines in stores and restaurants here? The machine doesn't recognise the cards and yet they atm's do. My partner is worried about me carrying cash and she ends up using her card ...
my UK card only works in some banks in Brazil. Banco Brasil cards have a 6 digit pin and so cards with a 4 digit pin don't work in their machines. It works fine in Bradesco. It works in the shops but only with chip and pin (as others have said here, ... Read More
Residency/reuniao familiar processing times by rnbtg
Hi there I’m an American citizen and my Brazilian SO and I are thinking about/working on my move here. I have only found pretty old info which seemed to suggest that applying for the family reunion visa and subsequently residency could take ...
I did all of my translations electronically. Just send a clear scan to the translator. I received it back about a week later. I used a company called ep traduções Read More
How to get fingerprinted for a Criminal Record Check in Brazil? by VictoriaChandler
My husband and I went to the Federal Police today and we were told that they can't process my application for permanent residency without a Criminal Record Check. We got married here in Brazil back in October. We had a signed and certified ...
I seem to remember that the declaração is for your spouse to complete if it is your first CRNM. Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Sure no problem Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I live in Porto Seguro. Feel free to message me. Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Living in Arraial d'Ajuda for just over 1 year now. Read More
What are you missing in Brazil? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Brazil, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Brazil. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
For me when I mentionrd missing cheeses. As a Brit, I am used to having access to a wide variety of European cheeses. Yes you can find a small selection such as Gouda and Edam. Gorgonzola here is nothing like Italian Gorgonzola. I've not tried ... Read More
What are you missing in Brazil? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Brazil, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Brazil. Do you miss any aspects of your home culture? ...
English cheddar cheese and European cheeses mostly 😂 Read More
interview at the federal police in Brazil by GringaGirl101
Hey everyone, I posted a couple months back and need some information for anyone who's already dealt with applying for residency in Brazil. I recently traveled back to the United States and applied for the VITEM XI visa for Brazil. I got it ...
Its the same visa I had. You need to register with the policia federal within 90 days of entrance into Brazil (there's a form to complete on their website and to book an appointment) you'll need to pay the fee for issuing the CRNM before you ... Read More
Applying for a residence permit in Sao Paulo (family reunion) by EdyNoBrasil
Ola pessoal, tudo bem? I wanted to ask if it is possible to accomplish the resident permit process within 90 days while on tourist visa? I was warned by the Brazilian consulate in Berlin, that it might not be possible to collect and translate all ...
You will need all ghe same documents to register at the PF that you need for the vitem XI visa if you were to apply at the consulate. All of which need an apostille certificate before you arrive. Read More
União Estável / CRNM process by OHBrazil
Hi, I'm an American planning to establish a união estável with my Brazilian girlfriend. I will then be applying for a CRNM based on our union. We believe we've gathered all the required documents, but since we're both high ...
I showed all the same documents at the PF that I showed at the consulate before arriving in addition to the 2 declarations in the checklist and the proof of payment for the CRNM. Read More
Travelling to Brazil Under 18 by Joe WMJ
I am travelling from Spain to Brazil (UK Citizen who will stay in Spain 15 days before going to Brazil) alone and under 18 this July, and will meet and stay with a Brazilian national and citizen in Rio De Janeiro. What documents will they ask ...
I would honestly be surprised if they even check all of those details at immigration control. Although I now live in Brazil, in all the years that I have travelled here, I have not once been asked for proof of funds, hotel reservation, authorisation ... Read More