divaunhasdegel
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Registration: 26 January 2013
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English Lessons Fortaleza
Hi I am looking for a native English speaker (preferably US/Canada) to teach English to my brazilian wife. She already has basic english skills but would like to become more conversational. Please let me know if you are interested/available. We live ... Read More
Renting and moving to Fortaleza! by rc206
I sent emails to several members in Fortaleza and didn't get any responses.I tried contacting Aneil and no response.So, I will post here.I have been traveling to Brazil since 2002 and to Fortaleza the past few years. I have decided to retire Nov ...
Send me a PM. I can get you something nice and safe on the beach 10km south of Cumbuco for less than R$1000/month Read More
IF YOU'VE APPLIED FOR THE VIPER CHECK THE DPF WEBSITE by James
Hi all, If you've already applied for your VIPER in the past and your name wasn't on last month's DPF list of permanency processes that were granted then check the site again. http://www.dpf.gov.br/servicos/estrangeiro/ CLICK ON ...
Good thing this processes is very nicely documented ;-) Read More
Hass Avocado by divaunhasdegel
Does anyone know where I can get Hass Avocados in NE Brazil? Those are the ones used for most Mexican food such as Guacamole. All I can find here are the big, round sweet Brazilian ones which don't really work for salty food Thanks
Thanks guys. I don't think there is a Sonda in the NE. Seems to be SP only. I tried the big market (Mercado Sao Sebastiao as Mercado Central in Fortaleza is for art decorations etc) but no luck. I guess Ill continue searching... Read More
Time for our traditional annual bank stike!!! by James
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDzJ_qTZdve0n4cswhnlfa2eevSZFhyvqbm3T1PsswhNpLZJl_pAWell it's that time of year again folks! Banks will be going on strike as of next Tuesday in the Distrito Federal and 19 states: S茫o ...
I might have but then I tried scheduling it for the next business day which it still didn't let me do so..... Anyways I couldn't agree more. I have lived in a lot of places incl Africa and Brazilian banks are by far the most ridiculous ones ... Read More
Time for our traditional annual bank stike!!! by James
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDzJ_qTZdve0n4cswhnlfa2eevSZFhyvqbm3T1PsswhNpLZJl_pAWell it's that time of year again folks! Banks will be going on strike as of next Tuesday in the Distrito Federal and 19 states: S茫o ...
That's actually not true. Virtual banks in Brazil only function until 17.00. Not joking Caixa informed me a few months back that I can not put in a transaction (or even schedule one) online since it is after 17.00 and they are closed for ... Read More
Hass Avocado
Does anyone know where I can get Hass Avocados in NE Brazil? Those are the ones used for most Mexican food such as Guacamole. All I can find here are the big, round sweet Brazilian ones which don't really work for salty food Thanks Read More
US Credit Card Online Shopping in Brazil by divaunhasdegel
Hi I am trying to make a few purchases in big Brazilian online stores (Casas Bahia, Submarino etc.) using my US American Express card. For some reason the card gets declined every time. I have called American Express in the US and they assured me ...
Thanks everyone for the help. It worked just fine on a single installment purchase Read More
US Credit Card Online Shopping in Brazil by divaunhasdegel
Hi I am trying to make a few purchases in big Brazilian online stores (Casas Bahia, Submarino etc.) using my US American Express card. For some reason the card gets declined every time. I have called American Express in the US and they assured me ...
Thanks for the help. I just tried a R$10 payment on a friends credit card machine and the 1x worked without any issues where as the 3x got declined immediately. I will call the online shops soon to see if it works when they bill it in 1x Will keep ... Read More
US Credit Card Online Shopping in Brazil
Hi I am trying to make a few purchases in big Brazilian online stores (Casas Bahia, Submarino etc.) using my US American Express card. For some reason the card gets declined every time. I have called American Express in the US and they assured me ... Read More
Open Microempresa in Brazil while waiting for Permanent Visa by divaunhasdegel
Hi I just got married here in Brazil and filed the paperwork with the Policia Federal to get my permanent visa. They said this could take anywhere from 6 months to 2 year and gave me a paper that lets me enter the country and stay here during that ...
Thanks James. Unfortunately Viper won't work as I really just want to hire a second employee for my Brazilian wives business under the tax benefits of a Microempresa Individual. It looks like to do so I will need a CIE and RNE. Is there any way of ... Read More
Open Microempresa in Brazil while waiting for Permanent Visa by divaunhasdegel
Hi I just got married here in Brazil and filed the paperwork with the Policia Federal to get my permanent visa. They said this could take anywhere from 6 months to 2 year and gave me a paper that lets me enter the country and stay here during that ...
LOL yeah there sure is a lot of bureaucracy to deal with in Brazil. James - Any more Insight on if I am allowed to open a Micro Empresa ? Thanks Read More
Open Microempresa in Brazil while waiting for Permanent Visa by divaunhasdegel
Hi I just got married here in Brazil and filed the paperwork with the Policia Federal to get my permanent visa. They said this could take anywhere from 6 months to 2 year and gave me a paper that lets me enter the country and stay here during that ...
Thanks so much!!! I am really looking to open a Microempresa so looking forward to hear from James. Your information is a great start. The MTE might know more as well so I will contact them. Really opening a business should be easier than getting ... Read More
Open Microempresa in Brazil while waiting for Permanent Visa
Hi I just got married here in Brazil and filed the paperwork with the Policia Federal to get my permanent visa. They said this could take anywhere from 6 months to 2 year and gave me a paper that lets me enter the country and stay here during that ... Read More