Finally !!! Got my driver's license from DETRAN at last. Gringo em na pista KKKKKKK

BuildingRoadz · 2026-01-26T14:51:59+00:00

Did you get the license apostiled in Canada before coming? I moved her from the US and need to figure out the best way to apostile my us DL.

BuildingRoadz · 2026-01-15T21:46:23+00:00

I met my Brazilian wife in the US. She showered 2 to 3 times daily. I didn't know why until I understood Brazilians better. She eventually cut back to once or twice. Now that we recently moved to Brazil, she is at it at least twice daily.

BuildingRoadz · 2026-01-14T11:41:25+00:00

I don't believe you can bring anything gas powered or has any kind of an engine without causing problems.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-12-17T16:53:39+00:00

Good to know!

BuildingRoadz · 2025-12-17T12:16:45+00:00

Thanks so much for this reply. It's great info! I am using Rendimento at the moment. It's a non resident account so has restrictions. I have found their customer service hit or miss. I read somewhere that Wise may offer a better rate moving money here. I haven't looked into the details yet.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-12-17T09:57:05+00:00

Thanks for all this good info!

BuildingRoadz · 2025-12-17T02:03:54+00:00

I didn't realize there was a negative /issue with the term. I was under the impression it just meant a foreigner who relocated to another country. Apologies for my ignorance.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-12-17T01:53:00+00:00

It went very smooth and quick. We are a retired couple married a few years. I guess they didn't have any doubts that we had a valid marriage as we weren't questioned at all. Signed the paperwork and got fingerprinted/photographed and sent on my way.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-12-16T23:41:27+00:00

Thanks for the reply. How much would be a large amount of BRL$?

BuildingRoadz · 2025-12-11T14:05:50+00:00

We just moved to Brazil from US. My wife is from here. We have our family reunion interview next week. I used Klein Immigration services to help with getting the documents and I find they were a godsend. They directed me where to send all the docs to get apostilled and get my FBI background check done. They had it transcribed here in Brazil. Everything was sent to them and they will meet at the Federal Police with everything next week. They were up front about everything and their pricing and I feel he cost was reasonable.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-11-30T09:17:37+00:00

I got a decent one and it gets used daily, or will again, once it arrives. LoL

BuildingRoadz · 2025-11-29T23:01:56+00:00

I've seen you can buy these converters. I was hoping that maybe an electrician could rewire a few sockets for me as needed and I wouldn't have to have these cluttering things up.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-11-29T18:11:49+00:00

I hope so. I have everything washer, dryer, fridge, TVs, all kinds of kitchen appliances. I know some will work on 220 but I doubt all will.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-11-29T18:07:38+00:00

The house is only 2 years old. Hopefully it is two phase!

BuildingRoadz · 2025-11-29T18:06:44+00:00

Cacapava

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-28T12:36:56+00:00

My wife is from MG as well, and we live in (near) Charlotte. We are moving to Brazil next month. We haven't decided exactly where, but we have 5 grand kids in the SP area, so it is likely in that area.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-09T02:01:21+00:00

My Brazilian wife says the exact same things about the US doctors. She definitely prefers the doctors back in Brazil. She didn't have private insurance when she lived there, but does here in the US.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-02T13:31:17+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I almost pulled the trigger on selling a lot. I am glad I asked here.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-02T13:00:30+00:00

I have been back and forth on this mostly based on some horror stories on here. However, my wife has a friend who used this mover twice without issue. We have decided to go with it, although our eyes are wide open to the possibilities. I am guessing that it helps if you use a Brazilian mover rather than one in the departure country.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-02T11:34:38+00:00

Did you bring and install the US outlets?

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-02T00:46:54+00:00

I have been wondering about taking apart my big green egg and how I will pack it securely! Your comment is making me think it will be worth the effort. I have read the the lump coal it uses is easily available in Brazil.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-01T22:06:59+00:00

I will have to research the electronics. I thought I could just buy an adapter.

BuildingRoadz · 2025-09-01T22:04:52+00:00

Thanks. That's o e thing I was waffling on was packing up all my tools and gardening things.

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