The Santa Catarina coast from above
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina

Living in Florianópolis

A guide for people who have moved to Florianópolis or are about to. Every article is checked against the law or the agency's own site and carries a verification date.

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Florianópolis atlas

1089 places from the guide's articles — from maternity hospitals and government offices to sport

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Centro — 166Ingleses — 50Trindade — 50Campeche — 43Estreito — 34Lagoa da Conceição — 32Coqueiros — 31Itacorubi — 29Santo Antônio de Lisboa — 28Agronômica — 26Córrego Grande — 23Canasvieiras — 19Santa Mônica — 19Saco Grande — 18Capoeiras — 17Rio Tavares — 17Barra da Lagoa — 16Jurerê — 16Pântano do Sul — 14João Paulo — 12São João do Rio Vermelho — 11Vargem Grande — 11Jurerê Internacional — 10Carianos — 9Jardim Atlântico — 9Santinho — 9Tapera — 9Cachoeira do Bom Jesus — 8Monte Verde — 8Pantanal — 8Ribeirão da Ilha — 8Costeira do Pirajubaé — 7Joaquina — 7Morro das Pedras — 7Saco dos Limões — 7Abraão — 6Armação — 6Carvoeira — 6Coloninha — 6Itaguaçu — 6Ponta das Canas — 6Sambaqui — 6Costa da Lagoa — 5Monte Cristo — 5Ratones — 5Caieira da Barra do Sul — 4Canto da Lagoa — 4Daniela — 4Praia Mole — 4Vargem do Bom Jesus — 4Balneário — 3Cacupé — 3José Mendes — 3Moçambique — 3Praia Brava — 3Praia do Forte — 3Vargem Pequena — 3Naufragados — 2Kobrasol — 1
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Nine steps from visa to school. The deadline on a badge counts from your entry date.

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  1. Work out what you need: a visa or residence, and on what basis
  2. Legalise documents in the issuing country before you leave
  3. Register with the Federal Police and get the CRNM90 days
  4. Get a CPF
  5. Open a bank account
  6. Exchange your driving licence or start the process for a CNH180 days
  7. Work out when you become a tax residentday 184
  8. Apply for diploma recognition if your job needs it
  9. Enrol your children in school

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