NewBrazil
American expat in Brazil
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American
Lives in Imperatriz, Maranhão
Speaks Little Spanish and Learning Portuguese
Registration: 19 February 2018
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Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
Thank for your response and details of your experience with the medical. My experience with Unimed was good but the cost to get it was more than expected. I am 75 and it was 4,500 a month for 2 people. I only had to pay out of pocket for a special ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
I have a update about the cost for medical care here in Fortaleza Brazil. Just had 18 blood lab tests. With a battery of other test listed below. The total cost was 785.50 Reals but in Dollars $145.00 when you add a General Doctor visit 40 Reals and ... Read More
Moving to Curitiba from U.S. A. deposit crazy by Lutrick7
We are having a difficult time finding a flat that doesn’t want a years deposit . Is this just the way it’s done?
Where I am it’s standard to pay 2 or 3 months in advance rent. It’s supposed to go into a saving account of the owner. I had a broker say to me 2 months go a escrow account then a the 3 month had to be in cash. I didn’t use that ... Read More
This is for US citizens my question
USA Marco Rubio just rejected all of the Head of Brazilian Superior Court Judge Visa to the USA along with his other colleagues and family members. My concern is will this Judge who does seem to run the Country retaliate. He could by rejecting all ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
@56tbourne Depends on what city you live in my girlfriend has a medical plan for 40 Reals a month. You have to go to their clinic for example for doctor visits 60 Reals. When I looked at a local Doctor it was 350Reals. So look at the local program ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ... Read More
Most common scams in Brazil by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Brazil as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
My experience has been not a scam but more from not understanding. The first is two thing now using a international credit card. Look at the machine it will ask if dollars or Reals. You need to choose Brazil Reals the reason if you choose the other ... 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 ...
@Wout If your wife didn’t declare she was leaving with a document sent to the Brazil government. They still consider her a tax payer. They now tax all income throughout the world. That change in the beginning of 2024. I have a lawyer in Brazil ... Read More
New question RNE vs RNN by NewBrazil
There been reports when coming back from the USA the Airline are not honoring the RNE residents document. They are saying you need a VISA. The RNN seem to be the only one they accept. Their excuse is the Brazilian government hasn’t clarified ...
I appreciate all the responses but I going to try to bring back my question. Here a example THE AMERICAN SOCIETY Brazilian Visas for AmericansAs of April 10, 2025, American travelers are once again required to have a visa to enter Brazil. While this ... Read More
New question RNE vs RNN
There been reports when coming back from the USA the Airline are not honoring the RNE residents document. They are saying you need a VISA. The RNN seem to be the only one they accept. Their excuse is the Brazilian government hasn’t clarified ... Read More
US and Brazil Taxes Revisited by sjpetzold
I’m sorry to bring this up again, but with tax season upon us, wise expats’ thoughts turn to the complexities of dual taxes. My wife and I are both US citizens filing jointly in the US. She is also a Brazil citizen while I have a ...
Here a couple of updates I just heard about Brazil taxes. First if you leave the country and you been a tax payer. You have to file a document saying your leaving Brazil if you don’t Brazil will consider as taxable for 12 months. Also tax all ... Read More
How many expats are living in Fortaleza by NewBrazil
I living in Fortaleza with my Brazilian Girlfriend. What do people recommend to do for fun. We do live near the beach and walk at night on Beira Mar. I know there tourist tours. I am a member of a Facebook º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s group. We gone to all the big malls
I live very near the beach near Satelite Beach near the Beira Mar. we go walking there on the Beach st lest 2 to 3 time a week. This is in the evening it’s the place people come it’s very safe. I been to Rio Mar Shopping it our favorite. ... Read More
How many expats are living in Fortaleza
I living in Fortaleza with my Brazilian Girlfriend. What do people recommend to do for fun. We do live near the beach and walk at night on Beira Mar. I know there tourist tours. I am a member of a Facebook º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s group. We gone to all the big malls Read More
I would like to visit Natal in August 2025
I live in Fortaleza and we want to visit Natal. Looking for any recommendations where to stay and what to see. I am expat with my Brazilian Girlfriend she want to vacation in Natal. Thank for any response 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 ...
Has anyone who a resident had to produce a tax document when leaving Brazil. Even just for a visit back to the USA. Thank for responding Read More