the reasons of retiree in Brazil

the reasons of retiree in Brazil

Brazil is larger than the continental U.S., and when you retire in Brazil you’ll have thousands of miles of stunning beaches to explore, each lined with dynamic and vibrant cities. The weather in the Northeast is balmy all year, with warm sparkling waters and swaying palms. Inland you’ll find lush mountain regions, colonial cities, and the vast Amazon basin.

Brazil’s culture is one of the richest and most fascinating on earth, having added the cultural influences of Europe, Africa, and Asia to its indigenous roots.

Best of all, Brazil is  affordable for retirees.

Brazil is a large country. At 3.3 million square miles, it’s the largest country in the southern hemisphere and larger than the continental United States. Because it’s such a large country, the weather varies, but it’s mostly a tropical climate. In Rio de Janeiro temperatures are often between 70 and 80 degrees, but other more elevated areas away from the equator may occasionally see snow. If you’re looking for a beach, you have almost 5,000 miles of beaches to choose from and the country has no history of earthquakes, tornadoes,or hurricanes.

If you’re planning to live in Brazil, brush up on your Portuguese since that’s the official language. Once you learn it, you’ll find Brazilians are friendly and free spirited.

Expect to find a much more affordable cost of living. Comparing costs in Tampa, Fla., a popular retirement area, to those in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, expect to pay about 19% less overall with food and housing being about 33% cheaper. Clothes are considerably more expensive as is entertainment, but if you go outside of the city to less populated areas, prices drop even more. You can live a comfortable lifestyle on about $2,000 per month

If you become a Brazilian citizen, you won’t have to worry about healthcare. Since 1988, Brazil has offered all citizens healthcare. As in many countries, however, you may get what you pay for. Public healthcare includes comprehensive coverage, such as doctor visits, lab fees, hospitalization and surgeries for about 70% of the population. But overcrowded hospitals are common and many complain about substandard care.

Expats can get coverage for between $125 and $300 per month. On the other hand, if Americans still have existing healthcare coverage in the United States, it may cover costs while living abroad

United States citizens need a visa to enter Brazil. If you’re planning to live there for a portion of the year, the tourist visa costs $165 and is good for up to six months. If you want to become a resident, you can get a retiree visa, which covers one additional dependent, if you’re over 60 years of age and make at least $2,000 a month

This includes an RNE (registration number of a foreigner). The RNE process takes several hours of waiting in various lines – plan to be in lines at least all day. You'll also want to have a translator with you if you don't speak Portuguese and a lawyer. Both add up, particularly as you fill out the paperwork beforehand and pay the lawyer and translator for their time accompanying you. You'll get your final card in the mail – about six months later.”

You will also need a Cadastro de Pessoa Fisica or CPF, a type of national taxpayer card, if you plan to purchase anything large like a home or car, open a bank account or even sign up for a mobile phone plan.

If you have a U.S. driver's license, you can probably exchange it for one in Brazil without taking a driver’s test.