Fentium
English expat in Brazil
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Registration: 02 May 2022
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Car rental outside airport for regular trips by Kat2202
I have a question and it may have been covered on another thread but i can't find info.Can I rent a car from local car rental agencies using only my valid US driver's license? I plan to rent a car occasionally for weekends or short trips. Since I ...
@Kat2202 - There is no issue renting a car from any agency in Brazil. I have done it multiple times in Rio de Janeiro without problem. The agencies will normally ask for your passport, your driver’s licence and of course a credit ... 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 ...
@Droplover From what you describe, it sounds like there’s been a bit of mix-up. The resident ID card (CRNM) and the underlying residency status are two different things, just like having a passport is different from having citizenship. You can ... Read More
CRNM renewal problems by Zoey 01
Hi everyone,I'm currently facing a situation with the renewal of my CRNM here in Brazil and need some advice. I submitted my renewal application before my current CRNM expired at the end of September. However, the earliest appointment I could get is ...
To compliment what has already been posted, many people mistakenly believe that the CRNM (National Migration Registration Card) and residency status are the same, they are not. While you cannot obtain a CRNM unless you are a resident at the time of ... Read More
Filing IRPF by californiainbrazil
My understanding was that I need to file an IRPF form for 2024 as I purchased a property in Brazil over the threshold amount. I am a foreigner who has not been in Brazil more than 180 days during the year. When I tried to send the online form, it ...
@californiainbrazilYou can download the IRPF program for last year (Ano 2023) from the link below!https://downloadirpf.receita.fazenda.gov.br/irpf/2024/irpf/arquivos/IRPF2024Win64v1.1.exe Good luck Read More
Rne validity and Account usage by Ocean74
Hi My father has an Rne with a validity of another 3-4 months. He's out of Brazil and it may take more than 3-4 months of time for him to return to Brazil.But by that time the validity of his Rne will be over so he will probably have to get a Visa ...
@Ocean74As mentioned by Peter, you have not specified the type of residence he has, which may also require renewal. in which case, i would definitely contact an immigration lawyer! As mentioned, although most people think the RNE and residency are ... Read More
Rne validity and Account usage by Ocean74
Hi My father has an Rne with a validity of another 3-4 months. He's out of Brazil and it may take more than 3-4 months of time for him to return to Brazil.But by that time the validity of his Rne will be over so he will probably have to get a Visa ...
@bepmohtThat is still the case, and the new CRNM (RNE) cards issued to anyone who will be over 60 at the normal expiry have a validity of 'INDETERMINADO.' I have a friend in Brazil who still has the old RNE with an expiry date in the past. ... Read More
Rne validity and Account usage by Ocean74
Hi My father has an Rne with a validity of another 3-4 months. He's out of Brazil and it may take more than 3-4 months of time for him to return to Brazil.But by that time the validity of his Rne will be over so he will probably have to get a Visa ...
@Ocean74 - I concur with Peter; it should not affect your father’s day-to-day activities with the bank. During the period when my RNE had expired, my access to banking and investments in Brazil was unaffected. Read More
Rne validity and Account usage by Ocean74
Hi My father has an Rne with a validity of another 3-4 months. He's out of Brazil and it may take more than 3-4 months of time for him to return to Brazil.But by that time the validity of his Rne will be over so he will probably have to get a Visa ...
It really depends on the length and type of residency he has. If he has formalized his residence as permanent, then the RNE is simply an ID card.From personal experience, having been out of the country for an extended period, when I returned, my RNE ... Read More
New taxes on capital income from foreign financial investments by Fentium
Is anyone up to speed of the recent Brazilian government's executive order imposing taxes on capital income from foreign financial investments for residents? The measure, effective from January 1, 2024, introduces a progressive tax structure. Any ...
@Pablo888I came across this in May 2023 and looking for more details or updates. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-government-tax-income-financial-investments-obtained-abroad-2023-05-01/ Read More
New taxes on capital income from foreign financial investments
Is anyone up to speed of the recent Brazilian government's executive order imposing taxes on capital income from foreign financial investments for residents? The measure, effective from January 1, 2024, introduces a progressive tax structure. Any ... Read More
Airbnb and PayPal by kawakasbah
Hi guys. Anyone here had any experience with hosting on Airbnb and receiving payouts transferred to their PayPal account. I am specifically curious to know if Paypal charges any fees for receiving the funds from Airbnb. PS: I read somewhere that ...
Hi KawakasbahYou are correct; there seems to be some agreement between PayPal and Airbnb. If you list your PayPal account as the preferred method of payment on Airbnb, you will receive your payment within 24 hours after check-in, which I understand ... Read More
WiFi and POE Equipment Suggestions For Brazil by headshot
Greetings all.I know a lot about networking (digital) but when it comes to understanding power I am a child. I need to install a WiFi AP or bridge in my apartment to extend the signal and I do not want to use one that requires a power plug but ...
Though it has been some time since I purchased a Unifi Access Point Pro in 2014, I mistakenly did not realize that it was POE capable. As I had recently completed a refurbishment, including running Ethernet cables, I decided that connecting via POE ... Read More
If you have permanent residency here in Brazil by NewBrazil
I was wondering if you have permanent residency in Brazil. If your passport expires I am from the US. Since I don’t have to renew my residency here in Brazil. Has anyone had this experience you don’t need to renew your passport to live ...
@ExpatUSATravels - That will be interesting to see! I did read somewhere that the renewal of retirement visas or permits were treated slightly different. Read More
If you have permanent residency here in Brazil by NewBrazil
I was wondering if you have permanent residency in Brazil. If your passport expires I am from the US. Since I don’t have to renew my residency here in Brazil. Has anyone had this experience you don’t need to renew your passport to live ...
My understanding is that if your RNE expiry is after your 60th birthday, then it is considered valid indefinitely. However, as I saw in the thread and witnessed first-hand with a friend in that situation, his RNE was not accepted as ID for Claro. ... Read More
Limitations on money transfers by 56tbourne
While reading though these posts have gained valuable information. Have also read how important it is to have a "personal" relationship with your Brazilian bank. Have also read that there is a limitation of $2000 /transaction when sending money from ...
For more than 12 years I have been transferring regular amounts well in excess of $2,000 per month and like rraypo, apart from providing additional documents on the odd occasion, I have had no problems in receiving money directly into my Brazilian ... Read More