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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Job At brazil | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING FOR A JOB IN BRAZIL AS I AM INTO PROFESSIONAL 3D VISUALIZER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER IS THERE ... A: First of all, if you work with computers, you should know that using all capital letters to write a ... | |
| divorce | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I have just been informed that i have been married to a Brazilian woman for two years! I ended a ... A: This seems like a question too complicated legally, and with too few details included, for a ... | |
| Brasilian Wedding | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: Is it appropriate to wear a black cocktail dress to a Brasilian wedding in February? Thanks A: Wear whatever makes you comfortable. Cocktail length is appropriate. Black is not 'prohibited' for ... | |
| Moving to Brazil (Salvador de Bahia) | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to move to Salvador(Bahia) for an extended period of time (~1 yr). Any advice/feedback you ... A: Lots of info...Post again if you need anything else. I'd like to move to Salvador(Bahia) for an ... | |
| bicycle | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: Sandra, I have a friend who lives in Belo Horizonte. If i travel, and decide to bring my road ... A: First of all, I think it would be extremely foolish to take a bicycle to Brazil, both because of ... | |
| Living in Salvador da Bahia | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I am a U.S. citizen planning to land in Salvador da Bahia in late December with around $1200 USD to ... A: Eliza- I have removed my detailed and accurate answer to your questions, since from your response, ... | |
| Retirement In Brazil | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Sandra: I'm schedule to retire from my job in about 4-5 years. My pension plus social security will ... A: You can apply for permanencia (permanent residence) either based on your marriage to a Brazilian or ... | |
| Opening a Bank Account in Brazil | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm a regular traveler to Brazil. I obtained a CPF card on my last trip in April 2011. Would it be ... A: No, nowadays (the law changed a while back) you generally can't open a bank account without ... | |
| Moving to Brazil for a year with 3 daugthers | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: We live in Sydney - Asutralia . My husband and I decided to take a year off and live in Brazil. We ... A: Well, you should be getting some suggestions from your family here in Brazil, right? Curitiba has a ... | |
| visa and marriage concern | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I am in love with a Brazilian woman since last two years,we both are mature ,we both are in ... A: She should go to the "cartorio" she plans to use for the marriage and ask for a list of documents ... | |
| Want to know marry in brazil | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: how are you??... this is mannu a Indian guy, i love a Brazilian girl and she loves me too much we ... A: Tell me, why do so many Indian men find this particular site to ask about getting married to ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I am married to a Brazilian man, we have been married for 2 years. I have decided that I want to go ... A: Elizabeth ! I certainly have to give you credit for taking on such a trip on your own, but I think ... | |
| teaching in brazil, moving, moving pets | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have one year left before I finish my bachelor's in English. Would I still have to be TESL ... A: You must know that you can't work legally on a tourist visa. And that very few, if any, ESL schools ... | |
| Wheel chair/Disability Accessability | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Are larger cities, such as Sao Paulo, well equipped to handle wheel chair accessibility? Or would ... A: Since I truly love Brazil, I would be very pleased were you to decide to visit. "Life" and ... | |
| marriage living in Brasil | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have met a man from Brasil and we would like to marry. He is in the navy there, an officer. I ... A: Jackie. First of all, you must understand that U.S. raised citizens often find Brazilian bureaucracy ... | |
| My Wife | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I have recently married a brazilian woman in brazil. We have our marraige papers and she has her ... A: The only way is going to be on a spouse visa. If the U.S. Consulate sees that she is married and ... | |
| Good Salary in Rio | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I've received a Job offer from my company to move to Rio, I'm wondering if the salary offered will ... A: That amount will cover your expenses. It will not, IMO, allow you to save for the future, nor to ... | |
| Visa concers. | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: So, I am trying to go to Brasil, but I'm nervous that I will be denied a visa. My situation is a ... A: Well, as you understand, the waiver is based on reasons why the US citizen *can't* live in the ... | |
| living and working in brazil | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: i am married to a Brazilian girl we have been living and working in London u.k. my wife has ... A: You should speak to the Brazilian Consulate in London. You can apply for permanencia there. It is ... | |
| Visa concers. | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: So, I am trying to go to Brasil, but I'm nervous that I will be denied a visa. My situation is a ... A: I know a lot of people in similar situations to yours. Sadly, although the U.S. government states ... | |
| work for english speakers in brazil | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I am considering moving to Brazil and I would like to know how hard or how easy it will be for me to ... A: Lots of people seem to get caught up in the romance of Brazil. Your question comes up quite often on ... | |
| how to marry my girlfrd who is brazilian. I m an indian and i wanna marry her in india | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I m ashish singh working in new delhi. I have valid indian passport and i am an indian citizen. I m ... A: I don't know anything about Indian immigration policies or documents needed. For Brazil, your ... | |
| how to marry my girlfrd who is brazilian. I m an indian and i wanna marry her in india | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I m ashish singh working in new delhi. I have valid indian passport and i am an indian citizen. I m ... A: Marrying in India is a question for the Indian government, both for the actual marriage and for her ... | |
| Brasilian Marriage | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: My name is David. My question is about getting married at the Brasilian Consulate. I am already ... A: If you are already married (in the U.S. I am assuming), you would need to register your marriage at ... | |
| Birth Certificate | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: How can I obtain the birth certificate of Jose Lurie born 18 Match 1906 in Graca, municipal district ... A: This process may be a bit complicated if you are not in Brazil. Births are registered at a ... | |
| Brazilian Divorce | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: What are the normal laws surrounding divorce in Brazil? For a married couple with no children, who ... A: You need to discuss these questions in detail with your lawyer in Brazil. However, if you were ... | |
| Moving back to Brazil | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: My wife is from Brazil and has lived in the US for eight years. We are in the process of moving to ... A: Only used cars 30 years or older are allowed. You will pay tax on a new car equal to buying that ... | |
| permanent VISA for Brazil | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: i am from India and i love Brazilian woman we both want to marry and we both want to live together ... A: Yes, you can get permanent residence based on marriage. If you apply from outside Brazil (faster, ... | |
| teaching and visas | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm from the UK and considering applying for a teaching position at an international school in Rio. ... A: Generally, the international schools have hiring fairs or a contact person who screens prospective ... | |
| US degree in Brazil | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: Sandra, I have a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the U.S. How can my degree be recognized in ... A: Foreign degrees have to be evaluated and recognized by a public university (ie. state, federal) ... | |
| Questions about taking a vehicle to Brazil | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I am planning on moving to Brazil in a few years with my wife who is Brazilian. We currently live ... A: How do you cross the Darian Gap by car? :-) If you bring a new car, you will spend in taxes equal ... | |
| Marrying a Brazilian / Portuguese man | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm Indian, dating a Brazilian/Portuguese man (he holds dual passports). I'm currently based out of ... A: "Is it necessary to hold a Brazilian passport or have Permanent Residency to work in Brazil?" It is ... | |
| extended tourist/wedding | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a British citizen and am currently in Brazil, engaged to be married with my long term ... A: Insofar as examples I have been told about or read about, the cartorio can and may refuse to process ... | |
| Returning to Brasil | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I spent five months in Brasil as an exchange student in high school with a host family. They asked ... A: See if you can find a university level Portuguese for Estrangeiros course that would qualify you for ... | |
| to marry Brazilian woman | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: i am Bruce i am from India i love Brazilian woman and she also loves me we both want to marry i ... A: Your future wife must enquire at the cartorio she intends to use about the documents that specific ... | |
| pueden dos turistas casarse en Brasil | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Mi novio es de nigeria y puede obtener visa para brasil, yo soy peruana y no necesito visa pra ... A: As I see it, you have 2 problems. First, Brazil probably won’t give a tourist visa to a person they ... | |
| registering foreign marriage in Brazil | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I recently married my Brazilian husband in the United States, and he has since returned to Brazil. ... A: Hope I can help a bit. You need to have your marriage certificate “recognized” (as legal and not a ... | |
| Water Treatment in Brazil | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can help.. I'm having trouble writing a report based on exporting water softeners, a ... A: “Q. I would just like to know whether there is an actual need for such a product in Brazil, whether ... | |
| Salvador & Rio in 1.5 wks/tips for finding travel agent | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: Oi, I am trying to plan a trip with 2 friends to Brazil this summer. I really want to go to ... A: I’d suggest going in June or mid-August. June is the season of Festas Juninhas (kind of like the ... | |
| Brazil vacation | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I am planning a 10 day vacation to Brazil and have been told to go to Rio or Porto Seguro. I am ... A: First of all, please tell me when you are planning to travel. Brazil is a huge country with many ... | |
| Info on Brazil | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: If I were to move from America (Florida)to Brazil, what part of Brazil would you recommend? I am a ... A: Reggie, The Brazilian composer Tom Jobim once said "Brazil is not for beginners." and the very way ... | |
| Cars | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I am moving to Brasilia in a few months and was curious about cars. Do I need to buy a car while I ... A: It depends on where you intend to live in relation to where you work. But in general, public ... | |
| inf | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Respected... My girl friend is living in Brazil.I want to marry with her.I'm in ... A: No, you cannot marry over the internet. You must get a tourist visa to Brazil and fulfill the ... | |
| brazil living | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: my family would love to visit brazil since my husband's "from curitiba" what's the best place around ... A: Ashley, I personally find Curitiba to be extremely boring as a tourist destination, although it has ... | |
| Marriage | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Bom dia . i am an indian and i love a brazilian lady. she wants to come india and we plan to get ... A: Congratulations. However, it is unclear from your post whether you plan to live in Brazil or simply ... | |
| Dependant VIsa | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a little confused about how to apply for a dependent visa. my partner is working in Brazil on ... A: I don't believe you can apply personally. Your partner should consult the lawyer his company used to ... | |
| information | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: im ahmad..im living in Pakistan..i wanna marry in brazil.wot can my brazilian girl friend help me in ... A: She can do nothing for you regarding a VISA unless you are married. This is something you yourself ... | |
| Rio de Janeiro. | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering about visiting Rio de Janeiro. What are some things you recomend seeing their Also ... A: A good intro site for Rio is www.ipanema.com :Lots of info about sights, neighborhoods, beaches, ... | |
| brazil! | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a grade nine and i need some information on brazil for a geography project. i need to know how ... A: I think you should ask the Canadian government immigration office for numbers of Brazilian ... | |
| marriage law | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I am Indonesian. 1. Can I get married in Brazil with local by entering Brazil with tourist visa? 2. ... A: Yes, you can arrive on a tourist visa and then get married. However, as I said in my answer to your ... | |
| Marriage Document & Procedure | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Hope I can get this answer. I am Indonesian. I and my Brazilian fiance are planing to get marry. My ... A: Congratulations ! Your fiance should go to the cartorio he plans to use for the marriage. Each is an ... | |
| Safety | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: We are an American family considering a move from Singapore to Sorocaba. My biggest concern is ... A: A Sao Paulo resident from the expat forum on Gringoes.com recently summed it up rather well: "The ... | |
| Finding an apartment | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: My company is transferring me to rio for 1-2 years! I'm trying to search for nice, safe ... A: Your company should be helping you with this search. You should be negotiating for a contract that ... | |
| Importing car into Brazil | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Can you please advise - Our company has been contacted by a Brazilian national about supplying him ... A: It is a difficult process, and there are 100% taxes to be paid on new car imports. Is he a dealer ... | |
| smart car | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: here is a question for you..I am english, my namorada is brazilian, she is crazy to buy a smart car, ... A: I haven't seen any Smart Cars in Brazil yet. Brazil has had small cars like the "K" (kah)for a long ... | |
| opportunities in Brasil for a musician | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Currently I live in London. I'm planning to go to Brasil for a month first but then to move there. ... A: Réka, on a tourist visa, you can stay in Brazil legally for 90 days with a renewal for another 90, ... | |
| I want to come over to Brazil for my masters | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: please i am a Nigerian residing here in Nigeria but i,m planning to come over to Brazil for my ... A: How do you expect to do master's degree level work in a language you don't even seem to ... | |
| Cost of living and opportunities for translators | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a Batchelor's degree in translation and interpretation , my major is english with excellent ... A: First of all, David, the thing to understand is that Brazil is nowhere close to Thailand in terms of ... | |
| Marrying, Working & Living in São Paulo | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Oi, I am from Saudi Arabia, I work and live there. I have a bachelor degree in English. I have a ... A: 1- Is it possible that I can get my bachelor degree's certificate validated(attested) in Brazil? ... | |
| Schooling and getting accepted! | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I really would like to attend school in Brazil but I wonder how to get the syllbus to know what to ... A: You should contact the Brazilian Embassy for the details on getting a student visa in your ... | |
| Brazilian vs American Lifestyle | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I am engaged to a Brazilian man who is from Sao Paulo. Soon after our wedding we plan to Sao Paulo. ... A: Love conquers all ?! I assume by Sao Paulo you mean the capitol city (or the area, Grande Sao Paulo ... | |
| overstaying visa | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I suppose its a general question related to all travel but since I like brazil and would want to ... A: The original stay in Brazil is usually 90 days, pretty easily renewable at the nearest Policia ... | |
| marriage | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: i have girl friend in brasil and i would like to marry her .is there is any special visa for come to ... A: If you are going to Brazil to marry your girlfriend there, you would go on a tourist visa. ... | |
| general | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been travelling three times a year for the last six years to see my Brazilian girlfriend in ... A: A couple of weeks before your 90 days is up, you can go to the Policia Federal nearest to where you ... | |
| Telecommunications | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: my name is Michael, I work in the telecommunications field, and wondering ... A: A company wishing to hire a non-Brazilian must spend a lot of time, money and energy obtaining a ... | |
| Dependent visa to Work Visa Transfer in Brazil. | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Hope you are doing good. I was going through your previous blogs and really exited with your ... A: I'm not sure I understand clearly what you have written. You already have a work visa for Brazil? ... | |
| Itty Bitty bathing suites and Big Girls | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm going to Brazil for a week for a friend's wedding. I have been told that even though I am a ... A: Everybody and most every body, from kids to expectant moms to grandmas, wears a 'biquini' rather ... | |
| POSSIBILITY OF INTERNSHIP/JOB/VOLUNTARY SERVICE | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My name is Monika and I am from Poland. It is possible that I will be moving for a while to Salvador ... A: Monika, spend a few years learning Portuguese to a level where you can be useful. Then you can think ... | |
| Moving to Bahia | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Me and my husband are planning to move to Bahia in the next 6 months with our 4 yr old kid. a) What ... A: Bahia is a state, quite a large one. Which city are you moving to? Salvador? If so, in which bairro ... | |
| permanent visa | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Have you heard of resolution normativa #27 for applying for a permanent visa to Brazil? It is ... A: Well, Sharon, it talks about "cases of omission, such as those related to proven humanitarian ... | |
| Cost of life | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I get selected for an internship in Brazil Brasilia, and it's paid 850$ per month so the equivalent ... A: "Not necessary in downtown" could mean well over an hour commute each way into the city. As I ... | |
| Cost of life | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I get selected for an internship in Brazil Brasilia, and it's paid 850$ per month so the equivalent ... A: Brasilia is one of the most expensive places to live in Brazil. The families and professional ... | |
| life in brazil | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I got an opportunity to complete my training program in vitoria. I'll be in Brazil from 1st of July ... A: Brazilians are generally very open, hospitable people. Although in Vitoria, you may be a bit of a ... | |
| Teaching Business English in Floripa | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: My interest is to find a school or organization in Floripa, Curitiba, or P. Alegre where I can get a ... A: A inexperienced person wanting to teach ESL should invest in a TEFL course, IMO. Speaking does not ... | |
| Our Project On Brazil | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: we are doing a project on the teen culture in brazil in comparison to canada. we would like to know ... A: Since I know very little about the culture of Canada, I am not able to compare it to Brazil's. ... | |
| Clothing in Paraty... | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I am going to my nephews' wedding on January 8, 2011 in Paraty, Brazil. It is around 6:00pm. I was ... A: Hope you are feeling better. I think, since it is probably going to be very hot at that time, that ... | |
| permanent visa for retirees | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: We bought a house in Brazil and want to apply for a retirement visa. We haven't actually filled out ... A: The law as I understand it is that, yes, one must show a *pension* of at least U$2K per month, and ... | |
| child | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I are getting married soon, he has a son in Brazil that we really want to get here. We ... A: The technical details for the U.S. process are simply that you must include the child's name on the ... | |
| permanent visa | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Bom Dia: I'm in Rio on a Tourist Visa to meet my now finance....due to her Mother's stroke, now is ... A: You can obtain a permanent visa while living in Brazil, but one based on your marriage. It will take ... | |
| Where should I obtain Brasilian currency? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I will be travelling to Brazil very soon, and would like to know the where is the best place for me ... A: Michael, I am unfamiliar with this particular airport, but most in Brazil have both a money exchange ... | |
| Brazil | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 years old born and raised in the United States, but through my parents I am also a Brazilian ... A: David, you don't mention if you have any training in teaching, or specifically in teaching English. ... | |
| Cost of living for Indian | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been offered a job in Sao Paulo with R$7500 per month. Is it enough for a couple to lead a ... A: If you do not have children who would need to be in an expensive private school (public school is so ... | |
| Marrying a Brazilian citizen | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Please explain what the criteria are for marrying a Brazilian citizen. I am an american citizen ... A: OK, so you are talking about bringing your Brazilian fiancee to the U.S. to get married and then ... | |
| Tax for staying in Brasil illegally | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Sandra, I'm currently in Brasil over the time allowed for my tourist visa (roughly 3 months) I'm in ... A: I beleive it is about R$8 per day (R$8,64?) up to about R$800. You may not be charged on exit, but ... | |
| architects in Brasil | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: my name is Aga and I am an architect. I would like to move to Brazil for 1-2 years and work as an ... A: Aga, there are many well-trained Brazilians, in all fields including professions like architecture, ... | |
| Moving to Brazil from Texas | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I currently live in Texas and am interested in moving to Brazil to live. How exactly do you move to ... A: There are a number of ways to get permanent residence status in Brazil (some only for just a certain ... | |
| cost of living in S/P Brazil | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I will be retiring at the end of the year 2010 I will be getting around 2500 per month what life ... A: In order to get a retirement visa for Brazil, you must show proof of U$2000 in pension income. (This ... | |
| school | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: hi i am 9 and need to find out how brazils dress wot food they drink and eat dance and clothes ... A: I would be happy to help you learn more about Brazilians. Brazilians dress just like you do. Most ... | |
| Salvador schools with partner schools in U.K. | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Oi Sandra, We live in the UK but my partner is from Salvador. We would like to spend a year there ... A: I don't know about specific curriculum, but probably the best school to check out in Salvador is the ... | |
| Marrying brazil girl | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am engaged to marry a girl in Brazil. I need so much help to do it. SHe lives in Itabuna, Bahia. ... A: You should ask the specific cartorio in Itabuna where you will get married for a list of documents ... | |
| moving to Brazil | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I am moving to Brazil and I'm trying to research what to buy and bring from the US and what to buy ... A: Everything you mentioned is probably much more expensive in Brazil for equal quality. Of course, ... | |
| Short-term Apartment Rental in Gavea | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in Los Angeles and am planning to take an intensive language course at PUC-Rio January 6 - ... A: For a short stay such as yours, you would probably be looking for furnished apartments of the type ... | |
| Relocating my business | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I currently own and run a custom closet design and install business in central Florida. I am looking ... A: Most Brazilian houses and apartments don't have closets. People contract to have built-in "armarios" ... | |
| Bahia | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: What industries are in Bahia. Are there any factories and what kind? Thank you A: Bahia does not have a lot of industry. It is a comparatively poor state. The interior of the state ... | |
| Average Pay as a Trauma Nurse in Brazil | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Oi Sandra, i was wondering if you could give me an idea of how much a trauma nurse would make in a ... A: Salaries are significantly lower in Brazil than for comparable positions in the U.S., for example, ... | |
| CPF | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me if its possible to update my cpf online, I have a bank account in brazil although ... A: I think that money that is sent to Brazil properly through BoB is 'recognized' and would have no ... | |
| CPF | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me if its possible to update my cpf online, I have a bank account in brazil although ... A: You would have to expain your situation in more detail. When did you get your CPF? Have you ever ... | |
| CPF Number | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: After almost a month of waiting for a CPF, I finally got my number. However, I still need to wait ... A: Lauren, Just having a CPF number or card is not sufficient open a bank account in Brazil. Usually ... | |
| Family reunion visa | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I am having problems finding out what documents I need to take with me in order to apply for a ... A: Elzie, I would recommend applying from the U.K. to streamline the process. Applying in Brazil is ... | |
| visa expiration | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: my wife and I possess a Brazilian visa issued on nov 25 2005 and used in entering Brazil within the ... A: I've never heard of an 1825 day visa, but there are certainly 5 year multiple entry visas. If yours ... | |
| birth certificate | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a US citizen living in nyc. My wife is Brasilian. We need a copy of her birth certificate. ... A: I believe she will have to draw up a "procuracao" to allow someone in Brazil to act for her. This ... | |
| Would like to visit Brazil | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a friend in Brazil and i"m very fond of her . What i would like to know is what paper work ... A: Robert— Yes, Brazil is a beautiful place, where many folks think they will find paradise. The ... | |
| visa-marriage | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I CAME TO BRAZIL TO MARRY A GREAT BRAZILIAN WOMAN. SHE WORKS EVERYDAY TEACHING ENGLISH CLASSES. WE ... A: John, You and Esther both look very content in the photo. Congratulations on your committed ... | |
| moving to Brazil-bahia | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: sandra: we are moving to Salvador Bahia, with a 20Ft container (3 bedroom house).1-tell me about ... A: You should contract with a despachante to handle all aspects of getting your container through ... | |
| moving | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Me and my family are considering moving to Brazil. My wife is Brazilian and we have been there many ... A: It's not legal to ship a motorized vehicle unless it's new or a "classic". A new car would incur ... | |
| Looking for work in fortaleza | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for work in Fortaleza. At the moment i still work in Holland as a manager in a big ... A: Well, the first question you would have to ask is why a company would want to spend a lot of time ... | |
| Living in rural brazil | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 21yo UK citizen looking to move out to brazil for 6 months or thereabouts, hopefully leaving ... A: I think you need to visit Brazil and travel around to see what conditions are like for yourself. I ... | |
| Gifts | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I will be attending a baby shower this weekend August the 22 2009. The mother to be is form brazil ... A: Renata-- I can't think of anything traditionally Brazilian for babies, or their mothers. The culture ... | |
| mail computer to sao paolo | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: my stepdaughter has been in sao paolo for 1 week and will be attending the University of Sao Paolo. ... A: It depends on the method you use to send the computer, and if the package is opened at customs. The ... | |
| moving to Brasil from Europe | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have met a Brazilian guy and I really like the country so I am planning to move there in December ... A: Karolina, You’ve chosen a very difficult path, but hopefully love will overcome all. Life in Brazil ... | |
| moving to salvador | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: i'm moving to salvador in oct to live and work. my portuguese at the moment is beginner...so i'm ... A: I think that's pretty typical. Here's the math. 3000 Euros is equal to 8,095.28 reis (on today's ... | |
| help with what to wear to wedding | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I will be traveling to Brazil, near Rio, for a wedding in November. I have never been to the country ... A: The weather should be warm, and depending on where near Rio (the mountains near Petropolis are ... | |
| marrying in brazil | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I am currently planning on going to Brazil to marry a Brazilion citizen. I intend to go on a ... A: By “her papers to come through”, I assume you are talking about a K-3 visa for your spouse to live ... | |
| Brazil's Taboos and Superstitions | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I would only like to learn more about Brazilians' culture based on these questions... What is/are ... A: In Brazilian culture, although beliefs about a rabbit’s foot or black cats might be held in common ... | |
| brasil | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 39 years old male, speak English fluent, German fluent and Portg. fair. I have over 10 years ... A: It is very difficult, if not impossible, for a foreigner to get a job in Brazil, despite his/her ... | |
| (studying in brazil) | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: do you mind helping me out? im planning on going to brazil (humaita,rio do janeiro?) to train ... A: Student visas are issued to those enrolled in an approved university course of study. Studying ... | |
| Hello | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Me and my husband along with a 2-year-old kid will be moving to Brazil for a few years on an office ... A: Me and my husband along with a 2-year-old kid will be moving to Brazil for a few years on an office ... | |
| Info about Sao paulo for job opportunity & long term stay | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: !! How r u, i need to ask u a question if u can help me in this. I m Atish Singh from Delhi, India. ... A: It is very difficult, if not impossible, to get a job in Brazil, despite your qualifications. And ... | |
| Work in Brazil | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My parter is a clinical psychologist with a PhD. What would she have to do to practice her ... A: Well, first of all, she would have to become fluent in Portuguese. Practicing psychology is a ... | |
| How to get married with brazilian guy | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My fiance he's brazilian , he ask me go to live in there with him and now I still in America but I'm ... A: To go to Brazil, you don't need a tourist visa as a Thai citizen. You may have to explain that to ... | |
| living in Brazil | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm Brazilian and have been living in CA for 8 years. Now that I have a son, my husband and I are ... A: I think you are starting to get some more varied opinions by those expats living in Brazil. I would ... | |
| moving to Brazil | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I am very much interested to move to Brazil to live permently . I am Iranian woman , single and got ... A: I am sorry to say that the news about jobs is not good regarding Brazil. It is quite difficult to ... | |
| living in Brazil | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm Brazilian and have been living in CA for 8 years. Now that I have a son, my husband and I are ... A: I can sympathize with your dilemma. And I also have a lot of friends in a similar situation, ... | |
| work | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Respected Lady, i want to know, that i want to work in brazil. currently i am in pakistan. i ... A: It is very difficult, if not impossible, to get a job in Brazil, despite your qualifications. And ... | |
| entertainment for youth in brazil | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: hey, for a school project we have been assigned to find out things about what youth can do in ... A: Hey, Brazilian young people like to play on their computers. The site Orkut is very popular to post ... | |
| Living in Brazil | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: #1 Can a US RN work in Brazil as an RN and earn enough income to make a good living? #2 What are ... A: 1) A medical professional would have to speak fluent Portuguese, be trained and get licensed. ... | |
| 2010 carnival | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I wonder if you can guide me to the rite area/hotel, for my first trip to Brazil Carnival and beach. ... A: Not premature at all, Mark. Carnaval in Rio is mainly about the parades at the Sambodromo. I think ... | |
| Employment | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I am an american I am married to a Brazilian. I lived in Brazil for a year. I am speak portuguese ... A: Since you are an educated professional with experience in Brazil, I may just be repeating what you ... | |
| Visit to Curitiba | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I am traveling to Curitiba and would like a little tourist information about what I can do there, ... A: Curitiba is known as a safe, clean and prosperous city, but not as much of a tourist destination. ... | |
| visto permanente | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: vorrei sapere quali sono le condizioni per ottenere il visto permanente.Aprire un'attività o altro? ... A: Come ho già detto, l'investimento deve essere un centinaio di cinquantamila reis, secondo la nuova ... | |
| visto permanente | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: vorrei sapere quali sono le condizioni per ottenere il visto permanente.Aprire un'attività o altro? ... A: Permanent visas are difficult to obtain. Work visas are usually not worth it to the employer who ... | |
| Retiring in Brazil | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm Brazilian from origin and have been in America for 47 years. Although I have been visiting ... A: It’s very heartwarming that you seem to be pursuing a dream of returning to your roots for your ... | |
| work | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: hey how are you doing my names david and i really need a job and i wood like to work out of state ... A: I am sorry to say that the news about jobs is not good regarding Brazil. It is quite difficult to ... | |
| What to wear in Brazil in June? | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a 29 yr old female who will be traveling in South America for 2 weeks in June. I will be ... A: I can only speak from experience about Brazil. It is now June and it has been somewhat more rainy ... | |
| City | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an address in Brazil but am not sure what city it is. The address isAV. HORECIO LAFER, 1034 - ... A: John. starting at the end of the address given..... The CEP (Zip code/postal code) is 06112-010 ... | |
| two girls travelling to brazil | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I am 25 and the girl i am travelling with is 23, i would just like some insight on what you think ... A: Brazil is a marvelous country to visit, with lovely beaches, great music, a rich culture and ... | |
| Living in Brazil | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Oi Sandra! Tudo bom! My name is Blake. It seems like you have a lot of knowledge and experience in ... A: Estou bem, Blake. Obrigada. Brazil just captures some people’s hearts and spirits. It certainly has ... | |
| Divorce & allowance | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My Australia son met & married a Brazillian lady in Aust about 2.5 yrs ago. After 6 mths they had ... A: I believe that if the Brazilian wedding was only a church wedding, and not a civil one at a ... | |
| Brazil travel cost | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Myself and another woman plan to visit Brazil this Fall/Spring for 3 weeks. We are both in our ... A: Congratulations, Karen, on your travel plans. I know you will fall in love with Brazil, as many ... | |
| Passports And Visas | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Sandra. When you first land in Rio de Janeiro, where do you have to show your passport and visa? And ... A: As in entering most countries, you get off the plane and proceed directly to passport control. If a ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to move to Brazil! I would like to know how difficult it is to get a job there? I do ... A: Brazil does capture the heart and imagination of quite a few people from other places. However, it ... | |
| guide me | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: i'm srinath from india. i have master degree in Power electronics and drives. and bachelors degree ... A: Srinath-- First of all, I am not "Sir", but female. It is very difficult, if not impossible, to get ... | |
Sandra
Top Expert on this page
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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