Brazil Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Brazil. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Brazil.
Visas & Permits
- Introduction: Brazilian immigration requirements
- Visas for Brazil: Temporary visas and temporary residence
- Permanent visas: Who is entitled to permanent residence?
- Work visas: How to apply for a work permit in Brazil
- Brazilian Citizenship: How to become a citizen of Brazil
Jobs
- The Brazilian job market: Working in Brazil
- Looking for work: How to find a job in Brazil
- Employment opportunities: Job prospects for foreigners in Brazil
- Job applications: CV's, Cover letters and interviews
- Brazilian work contracts: Your rights and responsibilities
- Labour law: Probation period, bonus, and notice period
- Working in Brazil: Hours, culture, working conditions
- Brazilian tax number: How to register for a tax card
- Social Security in Brazil: Unemployment and pension
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction to the Brazilian housing market: Finding accommodation in Brazil
- Renting property in Brazil: Where to look and what to consider
- Rental contracts: Deposits and rental agreements in Brazil
- Utilities and insurance in Brazil: Electricity and household insurance
- Housekeeping staff in Brazil: An affordable luxury
Property
- The Brazilian property market: Low prices and no restrictions for foreigners
- House hunting in Brazil: How to find your dream property
- Estate agents in Brazil: A good option to facilitate the search
- The purchasing process: Paperwork and contracts
- Financing your property: Loans and mortgages
- Additional property costs: Fees, taxes and insurance
Health
- The Brazilian health care system: Public or private health care?
- Public health care in Brazil: The Unified Health System
- Private health care in Brazil: Private health insurance and health plans
- Travel advice for Brazil: Vaccinations and precautions
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers and ambulances
- Brazilian health services: Pharmacies, Dentists and Ophthamologists
Money
- Introduction: Brazilian banks and currency
- Bank accounts: How to open a bank account in Brazil
- Money in Brazil: Cash, cards and ATMs
- Money transfers: How to transfer money in Brazil and abroad
- Taxes in Brazil: Income and other taxes
Language
- Introduction: Portuguese and other languages in Brazil
- Learning Portuguese: How to learn the local language effectively
Telephone & Internet
- Introduction: Phone calls in Brazil
- Fixed phone lines: Setting up a phone line in Brazil
- Mobile phones: How to get a cellphone in Brazil
- Internet: How to get internet access in Brazil
Education
- Introduction: The Brazilian education system
- State schools: State education in Brazil
- Private schools: Private education in Brazil
- School life in Brazil: School hours and holidays
- Higher education: Universities in Brazil
Business
Travel & Leisure
- Brazil's national transport system: Travelling long distances in Brazil
- Driving in Brazil: Requirements, traffic rules, and documentation
- Urban transport in Brazil: Using public transport within cities
- Car rentals in Brazil: Where to go, costs, and requirements
- Beaches in Brazil: A rough guide to Brazil’s best beaches
Culture
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad