Direct access to reputable local partners, legal advisors, certified language schools, maternity doulas, and insurance companies that we have personally verified.
Direct access to reputable local partners, legal advisors, certified language schools, maternity doulas, and insurance companies that we have personally verified.
EA135 extractor, 140°C Kärcher steam, ozonator: deep sanitization of mattresses, upholstery & mold eradication
Professional eco-cleaning equipment rental: IPC EA135 extraction cleaner, Kärcher 140°C steam generator, and commercial ozonator. Deep sanitation, mold eradication, and turnkey master cleaning across Florianópolis.
4WD MT tires, high-torque 5.2 V8: steep mountain terrain, relocation & heavy cargo
Offroad transfers and freight transport on Jeep Grand Cherokee V8. Heavy appliance moving, apartment relocation, and steep mountain terrain access across Florianópolis and Santa Catarina.
Full ballistic armor, tinted privacy glass, 3.5 V6: top-tier safety & luxury for long journeys
VIP executive transfer and long-distance travel across Brazil in an armored Lexus RX 350. Full perimeter ballistic protection, privacy tint, reclining rear seats, and airport meet-and-greet.
Former Moscow service center owner: honest consumer electronics, gadget & appliance repair with warranty
Professional diagnostics and repair for smartphones, laptops, portable electronics, and small home appliances in Florianópolis by an experienced service center founder. Free diagnostics and repair warranty.
Transfers, offroad moving, eco-cleaning gear & tech repairs
Comprehensive expat assistance in Florianópolis: offroad freight on Jeep V8, VIP travel on armored Lexus, professional eco-cleaning equipment rental, and electronics repair.
Residency & citizenship support, relocation consulting, real estate purchases, property management, and turnkey construction/design
Professional assistance with Brazilian legalization, residency, and citizenship. Offers expert real estate purchase advice, property management, and turnkey construction and interior design with an experienced structural engineer.
Turnkey show programs, fire performances, and premium events worldwide
Turnkey show programs, fire and light performances, aerial gymnastics, and a full cycle of organizing premium events in Brazil, Thailand, and worldwide.
Single point of entry: concierge service, OAB lawyers, property search and tax audits
Professional guidance and relocation concierge services for Florianópolis. We offer dedicated packages: childbirth in Brazil, digital nomad visa, investments & business. We also match you with OAB attorneys, CRC accountants, and realtors.
Floripa traditional real estate agency since 1970
One of the most trusted property networks in Santa Catarina, offering extensive listings for long-term rentals and property sales across the island.
Expat-friendly property rentals and real estate purchases
Assistance with securing long-term rentals, property buying, and opening dedicated local bank accounts for real estate transactions prior to residency.
Professional handyman and repair services with 10 years of experience
Professional help with repairs, installations, or remodeling on the island. Over 10 years of construction experience, deep understanding of local materials and building specifics. High-quality work, technical approach, and warranty on all services.
Meets VITEM XIV visa requirements
Affordable, flexible subscription travel medical insurance. Includes coverage for unexpected hospital visits, emergency transport, and lost luggage.
Immigration consultancy and visa services
Imigrar Brasil provides legal immigration, visa, residency, and naturalization consulting. Comprehensive and secure support for foreign clients relocating to Brazil.
Registered OAB immigration & business attorneys
Specialized legal representation for residency (maternity, investment, marriage), Digital Nomad Visas, and company incorporation. Located on the South of the island.
Comprehensive residency, birth support & real estate legal services
A premier full-service relocation agency in Santa Catarina. Specializes in residency (childbirth, investment, asylum), nomad visas, property acquisition, and local integration assistance.
Premier maternity collective & doula hub in Floripa
A local directory and collective connecting families with obstetricians, certified doulas, pregnancy preparation courses, and postpartum support.
Russian-speaking doula services & childbirth integration
Comprehensive support for pregnant expats. Includes clinic selection, professional Doula services, pre-departure medication checklists, and relocation help.
Comprehensive childbirth & citizenship support
Renowned support service for foreign families giving birth in Brazil. Helps with choosing clinics, securing birth doulas, and handling all post-birth citizenship paperwork.
Most prestigious & budget-friendly academic course
Language program of the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Incredible value and official certification, but enrollment spots fill up in minutes.
Premium boutique school in Lagoa
Specialized language academy for expats and digital nomads. Focuses on fast integration, conversational skills, and custom schedules.
Modern and fast conversational program
Active immersion method designed to get you talking with locals as quickly as possible. Highly popular with beach-loving nomads.
Online Portuguese course with official citizenship certificate
FURB University language program offering online Portuguese for foreigners with an official proficiency certificate accepted for Brazilian naturalization.
Free State University Portuguese course for naturalization
State University of Santa Catarina initiative providing free Portuguese language courses for migrants focused on naturalization, with weekend online classes.
Public vocational qualification & language courses
Federal Institute of Santa Catarina offering bi-annual public admissions via lottery for Portuguese for foreigners, English, Spanish, and vocational training.
Free in-person Portuguese course for migrants & refugees
Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) research center project in partnership with Rodamundo. Offers weekly evening classes at the Trindade campus for basic and intermediate levels.
Best school for values and parent community, per Reddit
Progressive school with alternative pedagogy in Itacorubi — just across the street from Dual International School. Focus on social-emotional development and a strong parent community. From Reddit: "Autonomy is the best school from the point of view of teaching values and building relationships between parents and between parents and school" (2025).
Oldest prestigious college on the island since 1905
Jesuit college founded in 1905 — one of the oldest in southern Brazil. Strong sports facilities and traditional academic preparation. Good for expat families focused on fast integration into Brazilian society. From Reddit: "Catarinense focuses on exchange programs and has a good foreign language program" (2025).
Network with 5 campuses — from Centro to Jurerê
Bilingual school network with 5 campuses across the island. Flagship "Dinâmica Ambiental IB" program: ~R$5,838/month, classes 10:30–17:30. Campus Rio Tavares: Rod. Antônio Luiz Moura Gonzaga, 1400. Campus SC-401: Rod. SC-401, 4150. Campus Jurerê: Av. dos Búzios, 1800. From Reddit: "A friend has his daughter there and LOVES it" (2025).
Only IB World School on the island — Portuguese + English + Spanish
The only accredited IB World School in Florianópolis. Full trilingual immersion (English + Portuguese + Spanish) from kindergarten through 12th grade. Campus: Itacorubi, Rua Salvatina Feliciana dos Santos 525. Contact: [email protected]
Dual curriculum: Brazilian morning + full English afternoon
School with a dual program: Brazilian BNCC curriculum in the morning, full English in the afternoon. Teachers speak exclusively English with students. Full day 9am–5pm. Trindade district — quiet, walkable, close to UFSC university. From Reddit: "EIF is in a residential neighborhood called Trindade. I love it!" (2025).
Canadian model: 100% English in kindergarten
Canadian franchise with three campuses in Florianópolis. Kindergarten is taught 100% in English; Portuguese is gradually introduced. Half-day: R$2,967/month (7:30–12:50). Full day: R$5,228/month (7:30–17:30). From Reddit: "Many restaurants, good schools, international options such as Maple Bear" (u/BrazilExpat).
Refugee & migrant integration center in Santa Catarina
A non-profit organization focused on humanized integration, protection, legal assistance, and socio-economic support for migrants and refugees.
Licensed attorney in Brazil (OAB) — strategic legal support for Russian-speaking clients worldwide
Licensed attorney in Brazil (OAB 79571). Online consultations on immigration, real estate, family law, and business legal support.
Interpreter & translator (RU / PT / ES) for clinics and registry offices
Oral and written translation (Russian, Portuguese, Spanish) in Florianópolis. Accompaniment to clinics, doctors, registry offices (*cartórios*), and public agencies. 30 years in Latin America, maternity support experience.
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