Safest Cities in Brazil 2026: Florianopolis Tops All 27
Florianópolis tops Brazil’s new safety atlas and one capital finishes last — all 27 ranked on real data, and what...
May 29, 2026Section
Expats in Brazil
Practical reporting, services, and step-by-step guides for foreigners living in or moving to Brazil.
Florianópolis Ranks Among the World’s Top Nomad Hubs
A new study from the Nomads platform, which tracks remote workers worldwide, ranks Florianópolis seventh among the fastest-growing
May 28, 2026
Curitiba Tops Brazil’s Quality of Life Ranking Again
Curitiba leads Brazil's capitals for quality of life for a second straight year. The finding comes from the 2026 Social...
May 28, 2026
Brazil’s New Rules Let You Apply for a Visa Online
Brazil updated its immigration rules through a decree issued in late 2025, known by its number, 12.657. Lawyers who handle...
May 28, 2026
Santa Catarina, Brazil: 2026 Guide for Expats, Investors and Travelers
Santa Catarina holds a record 31 Blue Flag beaches in 2026 and Florianópolis hosts 1,000+ tech firms. See why expats...
May 27, 2026
Retirement in Brazil for Expats: Pensions, Taxes and Double-Taxation Treaties (2026)
Brazil retirement visa requirements 2026: a verified US$2,000 monthly pension transfer (RN 40/2019), VITEM XI paperwork, treaty relief and the...
May 27, 2026
Permanent Residency in Brazil for Expats: The Final Step (2026)
Brazil permanent residency in 2026: the temporary-visa route, the qualifying periods, RNM card steps and the renewal rules every expat...
May 27, 2026
Tax Residency in Brazil for Expats: Changing Your Fiscal Domicile (2026)
Arrive on a long-stay visa or hit 184 days — either triggers Brazilian tax on your worldwide income. What expats...
May 27, 2026
Shopping in Brazil for Expats: Supermarkets, Markets, Delivery (2026)
Atacadão, Assaí and Tenda cash-and-carry warehouses run 15–30% cheaper than Pão de Açúcar or Carrefour. See the full expat shopping...
May 27, 2026