Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
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American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
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Brazil birth certificate by fmg0625
Can a woman who gave birth to a child in 2009 have the birth certificate dated 2010, and what would be the fee for registering a child a year after its birth?
06/11/25 Can a woman who gave birth to a child in 2009 have the birth certificate dated 2010, and what would be the fee for registering a child a year after its birth? - @fmg0625Good morning. The date on a Brazilian Birth Certificate can only ... Read More
Retiree Need Dating Contract by Mark Blonde
Thinking of retiring in Brazil (Pipa) and living with an older Brazilian woman. We both have separate assets we want to protect for our children, also not wanting alimony etc. if it doesn't work out. Not looking for a "Stable Union." I've read we ...
06/08/25 Houses are relatively expensive compared the the regional norm, but the real downside is that few (other than costly new builds) have escritura - most are owned by possession, not title. But a great place if you are a foodie! - @Peter ... Read More
Ouch! Social Security Hack! by roddiesho
I am still in the early stages of investigating this, but I just lost almost $200 from my monthly Social Security deposit.Has anyone else received a different amount this month?Roddie in Retirement😎
06/07/25 @roddiesho Yes, that sounded like the Medicare Part B withholding; it was just surprising that you weren't paying it all along. You are allowed to cancel Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits and other important services. The risk ... Read More
Retiree Need Dating Contract by Mark Blonde
Thinking of retiring in Brazil (Pipa) and living with an older Brazilian woman. We both have separate assets we want to protect for our children, also not wanting alimony etc. if it doesn't work out. Not looking for a "Stable Union." I've read we ...
06/07/25 @Mark Blonde. The chances that in the worst case you'll be confronted with "officials paid off" in a Brazilian court are pretty slight, although possible. A bigger danger would be that in any "he said/she said", "she" would ... Read More
Ouch! Social Security Hack! by roddiesho
I am still in the early stages of investigating this, but I just lost almost $200 from my monthly Social Security deposit.Has anyone else received a different amount this month?Roddie in Retirement😎
06/06/2025 I am still in the early stages of investigating this, but I just lost almost $200 from my monthly Social Security deposit.Has anyone else received a different amount this month?Roddie in Retirement😎 - @roddieshoOn the very first ... Read More
Ouch! Social Security Hack! by roddiesho
I am still in the early stages of investigating this, but I just lost almost $200 from my monthly Social Security deposit.Has anyone else received a different amount this month?Roddie in Retirement😎
06/06/25 @roddiesho. No change here. Read More
Retiree Need Dating Contract by Mark Blonde
Thinking of retiring in Brazil (Pipa) and living with an older Brazilian woman. We both have separate assets we want to protect for our children, also not wanting alimony etc. if it doesn't work out. Not looking for a "Stable Union." I've read we ...
06/05/25 @Mark Blonde. As @mberigan discovered, there is such a thing as a "Contrato de Realcionamento (ou Namoro)". You and your future partner can arrange for it at the Cartório do 1º OfÃcio in the town where you ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Brazil, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
06/05/25 @Wout. I think that sounds like a better plan. Good luck with it. She should answer any questions truthfully, but there's no need to volunteer additional information that's not requested, unless it will help her make her case.If I recall ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Brazil, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
06/03/25 @Wout. You are absolutely right about one thing in particular, and it's the most important thing:LYING TO THE BRAZILIAN AUTHORITIES IS THE VERY WORST THING THAT A PERSON CAN DO!!!!!The reason that I'm so convinced that your ... Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Olá pessoal!I’m a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I’m trying to figure out when I’ll be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
06/03/25Â Good question! I believe it is possible, but not immediately. While Portugal grants to Brazilian citizens all the rights that they enjoy in Brazil (and that a Portuguese citizen enjoys - like access to health care), there is a minimum ... Read More
Brazil Citizenship Questions by Planetf1
Olá pessoal!I’m a Dutch national currently living in Brazil, and I’m trying to figure out when I’ll be eligible to apply for Brazilian citizenship. I got married to my Brazilian spouse in March 2024 and received permanent ...
06/02/25 what are the benefits of being a citizen if one has a Euro or U.S. passport? You become a tax resident after 6 months total in the country citizen or not. - @jc1234 Good question. The answer is "not many", at least for the countries ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Brazil, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
06/01/25 @Wout. The "honorário" suggested by the OAB -- Ordem de Advogados do Brasil -- for an initial consultation with an attorney is one Salário MÃnimo, currently R$1518. After that, fees are negotiable based on ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Brazil, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
06/01/25 @Woot. Good morning. I've reviewed your prior posts, and am happy for you two that your fiancée's immigration case is finally resolved. Congratulations.Before you get married, your fiancée should find a ... Read More
Driver's License Renewal at DETRAN by abthree
05/28/25 Today I went to renew my CNH for the second time at DETRAN-AM headquarters in Manaus. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Tomorrow I'll have my medical exam and if it's like last time, I'll my new license next week. All of my dealings with ...
05/29/25 @JNSQ86 Strange! I have renewed my Brazil driving license several times, but I only had to show the translation once, when I first applied, 18 years ago. But it does still say I am a foreigner... - @Peter Itamaraca Same here wrt old ... Read More
Driver's License Renewal at DETRAN by abthree
05/28/25 Today I went to renew my CNH for the second time at DETRAN-AM headquarters in Manaus. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Tomorrow I'll have my medical exam and if it's like last time, I'll my new license next week. All of my dealings with ...
05/29/25 @JNSQ86. Good question. I realized late last year when I got my new CIN that the Ministry of Justice hadn't notified other agencies of my naturalized status, so I went to DETRAN this past February to get it changed. They said that they ... Read More