Moving your household goods to Brazil can be a trouble-free process by taking the time to prepare for the formalities required by the Brazilian Customs Authorities.
Persons holding a valid permanent visa
Persons holding a valid permanent visa and returning Brazilian citizens who have remained over 12 continuous months overseas, can import their household goods and personal effects duty-free. Brazilian citizens and returning foreigners with a permanent visa must show proof of continuous residence overseas providing customs authorities with either of the following documents, in order of preference; a) a certificate of residency issued by the Brazilian Consulate, b) school records, c) employment records, d) utility bills.
Persons holding a valid temporary type V work visa
Persons holding a valid temporary type V work visa can import their household goods shipments and personal effects duty-free. They are required to re-export the same shipment on termination of their visa.
How Great Start can Help
Through Great Start you can have access to virtual business centers, corporate services for company set ups, work permits & further on to home searches, tenancy management, orientation, international schools, car rental and other related expat services with just one point of contact.
Great Start objective is to make the transition for the relocating client as smooth and convenient as possible eliminating any rude cultural or social shocks.
