Whether you are a foreigner on holiday and exploring the possibilities of living in Brazil, or whether you have already made up your mind to go there full-time, this easy-to-read handbook will tell you how to go about it. It covers all you need to know about:- - The geography and climate change - How to obtain visas, whether for tourism or business - How to obtain permanent residency, on a number of possible grounds - Why you might invest in Brazil, and how and where to buy property - with detailed reports on the costal locations - The difference between cost of living in Brazil and other countries - The cost of dosmetic staff and their employment rights - Entertainment and nighlife - Personal security and how to stay safe - Ways and means - and the cost - of public and private transport - Communications with the rest of the world.