Thinking about moving to Brazil? We know you must have many questions, and we’ll do our best to answer some of the more commonly asked questions here. If we haven’t answered your question, please get in touch with us via our contact page and we’ll contact you as soon as possible.
General visa application questions
- Can you help me get a tourist visa for Brazil?
- What happens if I overstay my tourist visa in Brazil?
- I am coming to Brazil to lodge a permanent residency application. What documents do I need to bring?
- Do I need to get a criminal record check done?
Life in Brazil
- I am moving to Brazil. What kind of job should I do once I get there?
- Is Brazil a safe country to visit?
Giving birth in Brazil
- I need your help to give birth in Brazil. How do I request a quote for your services?
- Are you taking any clients at the moment during the coronavirus?
- What are the rules for flying while pregnant on Brazilian domestic airlines?
- Is Zika virus a health concern in Brazil anymore?
- Can you help me if I choose to give birth in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo instead?
- Should I have a caesarian section or a natural birth?
- Do you recommend giving birth in a public hospital?
- What is involved with giving birth in a private hospital?
- What is involved with a home birth?
- I’ve heard Caesarians are common in Brazil – will I be able to choose a natural birth?
- Are vaccinations mandatory for newborns in Brazil?
- How much does a home birth cost in Florianópolis?
- How much does it cost to give birth in a private hospital in Florianópolis?
- I am coming to Florianópolis to give birth. How long will it take to get the baby’s passport and permanent residency paperwork done?
Coming to Florianopolis
- Can you help me find and book my accommodation in Florianópolis?
- Should I hire a car while in Florianópolis?
- Which Florianópolis neighbourhood should I stay in?
- How expensive is Florianópolis?
- I am flying into São Paulo. What do I need to know about transferring through to Florianópolis?
- I am flying into Rio de Janeiro. What do I need to know about transferring through to Florianópolis?
- Which Brazilian airline should I choose for my domestic flight to Florianópolis?