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About Sandra
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Expertise
Drawing on my personal travel experience in Brazil (more than a decade's worth), as well as time spent living in Brazil and knowledge of the Brazilian community in the U.S., I can help with most questions concerning travel, specific destinations, paperwork for moving 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.

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I write for a number of travel forums, blogs and publications concerning Brazil.

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BA, technical certificates

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Sandra 
In Category  Brazil

SubjectDate Asked

CPF11/19/2009
  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 ...
CPF11/15/2009
  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 Number10/27/2009
  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 visa10/5/2009
  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 expiration9/29/2009
  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 certificate9/8/2009
  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 Brazil9/5/2009
  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-marriage9/3/2009
  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-bahia9/1/2009
  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 ...
moving8/29/2009
  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 fortaleza8/26/2009
  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 brazil8/18/2009
  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 ...
Gifts8/17/2009
  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 paolo8/10/2009
  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 Europe7/27/2009
  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 salvador7/26/2009
  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 wedding7/25/2009
  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 brazil7/18/2009
  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 Superstitions7/18/2009
  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 ...
brasil7/17/2009
  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 ...
Hello7/15/2009
  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 stay7/14/2009
  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 Brazil7/12/2009
  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 guy7/12/2009
  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 Brazil7/12/2009
  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 Brazil7/11/2009
  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 Brazil7/11/2009
  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, ...
work7/9/2009
  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 brazil7/8/2009
  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 Brazil7/6/2009
  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 carnival6/30/2009
  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 ...
Employment6/25/2009
  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 Curitiba6/24/2009
  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 permanente6/19/2009
  Q: vorrei sapere quali sono le condizioni per ottenere il visto permanente.Aprire un'attivitĂ  o altro? ...
  A: Come ho giŕ detto, l'investimento deve essere un centinaio di cinquantamila reis, secondo la nuova ...
visto permanente6/18/2009
  Q: vorrei sapere quali sono le condizioni per ottenere il visto permanente.Aprire un'attivitĂ  o altro? ...
  A: Permanent visas are difficult to obtain. Work visas are usually not worth it to the employer who ...
Retiring in Brazil6/13/2009
  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 ...
work6/9/2009
  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 ...
City6/5/2009
  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 brazil5/27/2009
  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 Brazil5/25/2009
  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 & allowance5/21/2009
  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 cost5/18/2009
  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 Visas5/16/2009
  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 Brazil5/12/2009
  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 me5/10/2009
  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 ...

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