MOVING TO BRAZIL

Congratulations you are about to embark on the most incredible experience of your life. But do you still have doubts? Don't worry Speak Portuguese Brazil will give you all the tips you need to succeed with your expatriation to Brazil

General Overview

 

Brazil has a reputation for being an incredible country. Get to know the country you are going to live in even better.

 

São Paulo

 

The largest city in Brazil and the main destination for expats, São Paulo has lots of things to offer for everybody. Learn the basic facts about the metropolitan megapole.

Visa & Immigration

 

There are many ways to enter Brazil; whether it's for tourism, work or studying, you have to choose the right visa to avoid immigration problems when you arrive in Brazil. Following are the most common visas and how to apply for them.

 

RNE

 

This foreigner's identity card, commonly referred to throughout Brazil as the RNE, is the equivalent to a Brazilian citizen's identity card and is considered as such whenever a person is asked for proof of identity in Brazil.

 

CPF

 

The Cadastro de Pessoa Física - CPF is the Individual Taxpayer's Number and is required for many everyday transactions in Brazil, including opening a bank account, applying for a job, subscribing to a mobile phone company and when buying a car or property.

 

Safety

 

Brazil has a certain reputation for being unsafe and violent. While the country is rather safe, we recomend you to follow these basic safety tips.

Children

 

Once you have arrived in Brazil, it is not always easy to find the best school for your children's education.

Following, you will find all the information you need to help you with your choice.