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Expertise
Drawing on my personal travel experience in Brazil (more than a decade's worth), as well as time spent living in Brazil and knowledge of the Brazilian community in the U.S., I can help with most questions concerning travel, specific destinations, paperwork for moving or business, and more. I enjoy helping people get the most from their stay in Brazil. I'd be happy to hear from you.
Experience in the area
I have spent considerable time in Brazil, living and travelling, over more than a decade. I have travelled widely throughout much of Brazil, sometimes solo and sometimes with Brazilian friends and relatives, and am familiar with many destinations.
Publications
I write for a number of travel forums, blogs and publications concerning Brazil.
Education/Credentials
BA, technical certificates
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| David Johnson | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| David Johnson | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bas | 09/23/09 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | OK, thanks! |
| Bas | 09/22/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for the quick answer! ..... |
Recent Answers from Sandra
2009-11-19 CPF:
I think that money that is sent to Brazil properly through BoB is 'recognized' and would have no problem in being sent back out of the country. If not, they may want to know where it came from and tax
2009-11-15 CPF:
You would have to expain your situation in more detail. When did you get your CPF? Have you ever paid taxes? Have you ever gone online to declare "nothing"? Do you know for certain it has lapsed? Note:
2009-10-27 CPF Number:
Lauren, Just having a CPF number or card is not sufficient open a bank account in Brazil. Usually (i.e. I have heard that some agents offer to 'help', but never heard of anyone who got one this way, nor
2009-10-05 Family reunion visa:
Elzie, I would recommend applying from the U.K. to streamline the process. Applying in Brazil is cheaper, but includes "the dreaded surprise home visit" and takes a lot longer. Details of documents
2009-09-29 visa expiration:
I've never heard of an 1825 day visa, but there are certainly 5 year multiple entry visas. If yours was issued on November 25, 2005, it should expire on November 25, 2010. March of 2010 appears to fall
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