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Hello,
Currently I live in London. I'm planning to go to Brasil for a month first but then to move there. Do you think as a music teacher can I find any job there? If yes is the salary enough for living?
Thank you for your help
Réka
Réka, on a tourist visa, you can stay in Brazil legally for 90 days with a renewal for another 90, total 6 months. You cannot work legally on a tourist visa. To get a work visa, a music school, conservatory, or the music department of a university would have to sponsor you, stating that there was no Brazilian trained to do the job--very difficult.
Most jobs come from the people you and your circle of friends and relatives know.
You may investigate other ways of obtaining a legal visa, but there isn't an easy category for you as a music teacher or musician.
Learn Portuguese to a good level of communication. Few people speak English.
Brazilians are passionate about their music, especially the unique domestic styles. Come to vacation, play with some locals and start making contacts.
Boa viagem e boa sorte.
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| Comment | Thank you Sandra, The visa wouldn't be a problem as I'm married to a Brasilian. Thank you again | ||
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Sandra
Expertise
Drawing on my personal travel experience in Brazil (more than a decade's worth), as well as time spent living in Brazil (especially Salvador, Bahia) and knowledge of the Brazilian community in the U.S., I can help with most questions concerning travel, specific destinations, paperwork for moving, marriage or business, and more. I enjoy helping people get the most from their stay in Brazil. I'd be happy to hear from you.
Experience
I have spent considerable time in Brazil, living and travelling, over more than a decade. I have travelled widely throughout much of Brazil, sometimes solo and sometimes with Brazilian friends and relatives, and am familiar with many destinations.
I have done translation and interpretation, and also have taught ESL.
Publications
I write for a number of travel forums, blogs and publications concerning Brazil.
Education/Credentials
BA, technical certificates
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