Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
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About me
American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Brazil as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
09/28/25 My mother's middle name is an initial on my RNE. And my mother's name is above my father's name on my RNE. Both have initials as middle names. - @alan279 I guess I was unclear. When I got my CPF, which was a couple of years before any ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Brazil as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
09/27/25 My mother's name is on my RNE. Correios didn't accept that. - @alan279 Other agencies now bounce requests off the RF database, and if the names don't match, they go "TILT!". If you included your mother's middle name when you got your ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Brazil as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
09/27/25 I already have a Correios account. Password doesn't work. Request new password requires my mother's maiden name, which may be the problem. I looked up my CPF and verified it, my name and birthdate. But I can't verify my mother's maiden ... Read More
Resident card by Droplover
We lived in Brazil for 5 years and my husband and I both got Resident cards. Since we are over 60 now the Validade is listed as indeterminado. My husband and I have permanently moved back to the US since the beginning of 2025. When my husband ...
09/25/25 @Droplover. It's so nice to hear from you again! I hope that reacclimating to the US is going well for you and your husband.I don't recall -- and I went back and looked at all your old posts and am still unclear -- did your husband ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Brazil as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
09/25/25 Where do I sign-up for "Minhas Importações"? - @alan279 Right on the Correios website. Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Brazil as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
09/25/25 The Brazilian Post Office, Correios, is ok. Like other Post Offices in the world it has financial problems, but the mail gets through. I live in a condominium with 24/7 staffing, and the lettercarrier delivers ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Brazil as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
09/25/25 I am curious, what kind of proof, or evidence does the US Social Security require for "proof of life"? I just applied for mine and will get my first deposit in Feb. - @rraypo It's called Form 7162. Every several years, the ... Read More
Simple Question - Are US Social Security funds taxed in Brazil? by bepmoht
I searched the forum for this but only found a post which was discussing pension disbursements. I’d like to know only about my monthly social security deposit I get from Uncle Sam. Are these monies taxable or not in Brazil?Thanks in ...
09/24/25 @sjpetzold. On the second question first, there is no maximum amount in USD that can be transferred to Brazil, as long as the recipient in Brazil can prove to the Banco Central that the funds were legally obtained and are legally theirs. ... Read More
US And Brazilian Income tax for married couples. by philmoto85
I know the most obvious and necessary answer is hire an accountant familiar in expat taxes, but I'm hoping I can get some perspectives here. I am trying to figure out how Income taxes work for a bi-national couple (one Brazilian one American). ...
09/23/25 @RonD1. James passed away in 2016. When the most recent post in a thread is more than two or three years old, it's probably best to start a new thread.  If someone's last visit was more than two or three years ... Read More
How to renew Digital Nomad Visa when passport about to expire? by ParticularPublisher
I have a Digital Nomad Visa (with my wife 'attached' to mine, not sure what the right term is) which is due to be renewed in April. My wife's passport is going to expire a few months after that. What's the best way to sort this out? If we go and ...
09/22/25 Welcome, ParticularPublisher. Unless your countries - you've said that your wife is Portuguese and I assume from your profile that you're British - don't return the old passport books to you when you renew, then the safest approach would ... Read More
Brazil new Tax law for 2024 for resident and Citizens by NewBrazil
This just was signed into law in 2024 Brazil government created a new tax. This applies to crypto, dividends from investments funds, platform , real estate and Trust. This applies to anything made outside the country at 15% tax this for both ...
09/19/25 Hi, Sorry, totally new to Brazil and need much help in understanding the tax rules/system and an account who knows and can help us...I'm searching for that needed accountant and tax lawyer(?). Please send contact information. Thank ... Read More
Wise Account Blocked by alan279
My Wise Account is temporarily blocked. Message in the app says I need to provide additional information. I tap the Unblock button and the next screen says they have all the information they need. I tap the Got it! button and get nothing.Is this ...
09/17/25 Where is the official exchange rate published? - @alan279There's no one "official" exchange rate for a freely traded currency, like USD or BRL. Wise's "midmarket" rate is probably as good a snapshot of the going commercial rate as any, and ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
09/15/25 @FahadQ. Welcome, Fahad! Enjoy Porto Alegre. Read More
Can You Receive Your Monthly Social Security Payment in Dollars. by roddiesho
I currently receive my social security payment in dollars as an extension of the set-up I made with PayPal before I left the U.S. Now that I am officially a Permanent Resident of Brazil can I still receive my monthly payment in American ...
09/14/25 Currently we are very comfortable because I receive dollars into my account each month. Roddie in Retirment. 😎 - @roddiesho Unless Social Security starts giving you trouble, you're almost certainly better off leaving things as they ... Read More
Can You Receive Your Monthly Social Security Payment in Dollars. by roddiesho
I currently receive my social security payment in dollars as an extension of the set-up I made with PayPal before I left the U.S. Now that I am officially a Permanent Resident of Brazil can I still receive my monthly payment in American ...
09/14/25 @roddiesho. As long as your current setup with PayPal is working for you, you're under no obligation that I know of to change it. Read More