LolaaLolitaa
New memberCanadian expat in Brazil
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Canadian
Lives in Recife
Speaks English, Brazilian Portuguese (Learning)
Registration: 11 February 2015
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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, ...
This is disgusting. What can we do? Somebody mentioned speaking with the Canadian consulate to open an official investigation. They cannot just say case closed. 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, ...
Wow. I am very shocked just waking up to read the email from expat.com. James was such a help to us all. He helped me a lot last year when I was panicking about my visa. His advice was spot on and helped me calm down and make a right decision. I ... Read More
Canada expands Electronic Travel Authorization - eTA to include Brazil by James
http://extranet.visitcanada.com/educational-tours/images/visitlogo.gif After March 2016 Brazilians wishing to enter Canada for the purpose of tourism will no longer require a Visit Visa, provided that: 1. They hold a non-Immigrant visa for the ...
Cool! Read More
Essentials to live in Brazil by Christine
Hi, As an expat 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 ...
I came alone; single, no children. And with a high likelihood of returning to Canada after my stay here. I brought some food items that I simply cannot get in Brazil such as sriracha sauce, Aunt Jemima Syrup and organic AC vinegar. I also brought a ... Read More
I am starting to wonder why anyone moves to Brazil !!!! by rc206
Since I joined this site.I read post after post from expats living in Brazil.They talk about how bad the traffic,crime,roads,people,starting a business,buying a house ,getting a job, the weather ,cost of living in some cities .So why did you move ...
Hi FloridaGuy, No, I do agree with you on that point. Unfortunately, in the U.S, they do suffer from a deep-seeded racism, and I do not think that is the issue here. But I do think there is a prejudice here in Brazil as there exists in most ... Read More
I am starting to wonder why anyone moves to Brazil !!!! by rc206
Since I joined this site.I read post after post from expats living in Brazil.They talk about how bad the traffic,crime,roads,people,starting a business,buying a house ,getting a job, the weather ,cost of living in some cities .So why did you move ...
Great comment. I haven't been here too long but I have seen similar things, regarding security workers, maids, servants usually being darker skinned. I have also heard the same complaints from people in the South paying heavy taxes because of the ... Read More
Expired Tourist Visa, Departing country with intention for Re-entry by LolaaLolitaa
Hi everyone! I read a lot of the forums here and they are very helpful so I hope someone can help me with my situation. I know this was has happened to many people: I missed my day to renew my Tourist Visa and had to do it on the 91st day. I tried ...
Thank you so much James, you are a lifesaver!! I had been in brazil last year in February/March for a couple weeks. So I suppose that will be subtracted from my time if they catch it. I guess I am going to Foz do Iguaçu :-) Read More
Expired Tourist Visa, Departing country with intention for Re-entry by LolaaLolitaa
Hi everyone! I read a lot of the forums here and they are very helpful so I hope someone can help me with my situation. I know this was has happened to many people: I missed my day to renew my Tourist Visa and had to do it on the 91st day. I tried ...
Hi James, My mistake. I am on a Canadian Tourist Visa. Read More
Expired Tourist Visa, Departing country with intention for Re-entry
Hi everyone! I read a lot of the forums here and they are very helpful so I hope someone can help me with my situation. I know this was has happened to many people: I missed my day to renew my Tourist Visa and had to do it on the 91st day. I tried ... Read More