@australianinbrazil
Australian expat in Brazil
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Australian
Speaks English Portuguese
Registration: 08 August 2017
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My parcel is stuck at receita federal
Hi everyone, So my mum sent me a parcel from Australia back in March, and today I received a letter from correios saying that I need to pay a tax for them to deliver it from receita federal. The letter said I need to make an online profile, login ... Read More
Any problems with buying a 1-way ticket to enter Brazil? by Gringuinha
Hi everyone! First Id like to say how much i appreciate everyones help! Its a great forum! My question is: My friend is coming to visit me in brazil from the UK(doesnt need a visa) and bought a 1 way ticket because she wants to carry on in S ...
I also entered Brazil with a one way ticket (to live here!) and had zero problems. Just make sure her airline will let her board the plane. But if she doesn’t need a visa to enter, it should be fine :) Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to Brazil by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Brazil (cultural adaptation, ...
I’ve been here nearly a year now, each month gets easier but I still find it quite stressful. I moved from a big city full of things to do (Melbourne) to a tiny country town with absolutely NOTHING to do (Itapetininga) so most of the time I am ... Read More
Australians living in Brazil by cinthiamvn
Hi guys, My name is Cinthia. I am a Brazilian born Australian Thinking to return to Brazil after a decade away. I wanted to meet some Aussie living there but have no idea where to find them. Anyone?
Hey Cinthia, I’m Australian and I’ve been here for about a year now :) happy to chat with you! Read More
Permission to take a Brazilian minor overseas by australianinbrazil
Hey everyone, So my husband and I are planning to apply for his PR in Australia, and we’d like to include his daughter in the visa (13yo). Does anyone know if there’s a specific form we need her mother to sign giving permission to ...
Thanks so much robal! Read More
Permission to take a Brazilian minor overseas
Hey everyone, So my husband and I are planning to apply for his PR in Australia, and we’d like to include his daughter in the visa (13yo). Does anyone know if there’s a specific form we need her mother to sign giving permission to ... Read More
Looking for Native English teacher by tainara
Hello, I am looking for Native English teacher to intensive course...
Hi tainara, I’m A native English speaker living in São Paulo. I teach English here, so if you’d like more information you can email me here :) Read More
Permanent visa by marriage - proof of address by mninminas
Hello, I will be going down to Brazil to marry my Brazilian fiancé next week, on a tourist visa. I lived in Brazil on a student visa from 2013-2016, but worked in Spain for 9 months and am now visiting family in the US (my country of ...
Hi there, I too married my Brazilian husband while staying on a tourist visa. As far as I can remember, we needed our birth certificates, passports, and his proof of address (I had none). We never received an at home visit... once we had all of the ... Read More
Is there a travel restriction on a permanent residency visa? by australianinbrazil
Hey everyone, I was granted my Brazilian permanent residency in June, but I want to travel back to Australia to visit in December. Does anyone know if that's ok or if there's a timeframe in which I need to stay in Brazil? Thanks in ...
Thanks Robal, I saw that on my visa also. I'm only going for a few weeks so hopefully there's no problem! And I've already bought the return ticket... Read More
Is there a travel restriction on a permanent residency visa?
Hey everyone, I was granted my Brazilian permanent residency in June, but I want to travel back to Australia to visit in December. Does anyone know if that's ok or if there's a timeframe in which I need to stay in Brazil? Thanks in ... Read More
What would you bring from home? by nina29
Hello everyone! I am a Brazilian Portuguese teacher, from Sao Paulo, living in Bristol, United Kingdom. I absolutely love it here. The only thing I would bring here to make my life even better would be our Brazilian food. If you could bring one ...
Hi Nina! I agree with you, there's many things I miss about Myhome country but the thing I miss most is the food! Coming from Australia to Brazil, I'm glad I brought many clothes rather than buying them here. It's a nightmare to figure ... Read More
(Mal)Adjusting to Expat Life by australianinbrazil
Hi all, I´m 28 years old, Australian, married, and currently living in a small city called Itapetininga, in Sao Paulo. My husband is Brazilian, which is my reason for moving here. I have been here a little over 3 months now, and in that time ...
Hi Steve, thanks for your input :) I´m hoping to start private classes soon... have you found that to be a better option than English schools? do you teach from your home or another place? I think i was expecting to adjust and feel at home ... Read More
(Mal)Adjusting to Expat Life
Hi all, I´m 28 years old, Australian, married, and currently living in a small city called Itapetininga, in Sao Paulo. My husband is Brazilian, which is my reason for moving here. I have been here a little over 3 months now, and in that time ... Read More