Hi everyone!
My name is Dean, I'm 25, and I currently reside here in England.
I am wanting to move to Curitiba at the end of this year (2015) for a minimum of 12 months.
I have visited Curitiba several times on holiday, most recently in November (with my girlfriend who is originally from Curitiba) - and I'm due to go again in the beginning of April this year.
The problem I am facing is how to go about starting this process?
From the vast amounts of research I have been doing. I need to apply for a "Working Visa"?
So far it seems that the only likely way of me being able to get one successfully, is by guaranteeing myself a job prior to applying.
This is where the problem lies.
My Portuguese is very limited (beginner), - although I am currently taking classes - so English speaking jobs would be best suited at this stage.
I have a degree in computing, but currently work as a Car Sales Executive
I'm searching the internet for days and hours looking through pages and pages of recruitment sites, or advertisements in the hopes of finding a stable job.
So I would like to ask you guys is; advice on certain websites, or recruitment agencies that specialize in foreigners/English speaking individuals, looking for a job?
Also what necessary steps should I take, or go to, in order to apply for a working visa.
I have managed so far to:
- Secure a place of residency permanently from my girlfriends Uncle.
- Currently save £5,000 (GBP) in my bank, as a means to temporarily live off of, should the worst happen.
- Apply for two jobs - which have yet to come back to me.
I know that I am not the ideal candidate as my "Local Tongue" isn't great.
However any advice or help on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Dean.