Jistme Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 We'll be traveling to Brazil later this year, and have been advised that Visa's are necessary in order to enter the country. One Travel Agency quoted us a Visa fee of over 2,500 pesos, although I'm not clear on whether this is the total for both travelers. A second Travel Agency said the fee is $100us. each, if we apply in person at the Brazilian Embassy in Guadalajara. Someone else informed us that there's no Visa requirements if one is holding a British passport. I'd appreciate any feedback on this enquiry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I assume that you are not too far from Guadalajara to visit the Brazilian Consulate, or to contact them by phone or e-mail: Consulado de Brasil Domicilio: Av. Vallarta #1222, Colonia Americana Guadalajara, Jalisco. C.P. 44160 Tel: (33) 3826-6444 Fax: (33) 3825-9527 Servicios: Asesoría a residentes. E-mail: jgs@megared.net.mx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jistme Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hola R.V. Gringo, thanks for the Address, I've sent them an e-mail. It will be useful to get the facts, just the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G598738 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I went to Brazil from Mexico a few years ago. The consulate in Guad had closed and I had to get visas from DF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jistme Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 G598738. Can you recall the fee for your Brazil Visa, and did you make your application on your own, or through a travel agency ? Any other information on obtaining this Visa would be appreciated. The consulate in Guadalajara does not supply Visa's for Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramer Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I am a USA citizen. I got a Brazilian visa 6 years ago and the cost was $100 USA dollars from the Brazilian Consulate in San Francisco. But my understanding was that the fee and visa requirement (and the particular price charged) was more of a retaliation for the USA having instituted visa rules for Brazilians. The visa was good for 5 years. When going from most South American countries to Brazil, you must be able to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination. I would check the web site of the Brazilian embassy in the UK, that will probably have all the info you need about pricing and requirements. OK, I just did that: http://www.brazil.or...ccinations.html Visas UK passport holders do not require a visa to enter Brazil. However, passports must be valid for at least six months and a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival. Tourists will be admitted for a stay of up to 90 days which is extendable, at the discretion of the Federal Police, for a further 90 days. Tourists are not allowed to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jistme Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks all for your responses. According to the Travel agency the fee for a Brazilian Visa is 2,650 pesos, or $195us dollars. From what we've been given to understand, we must go through a 3rd party, or facilitator, hence the hefty Visa fee. for a Canadian or U.S. citizen. You are correct Kramer, Brits don't require a Visa if they are in possession of a current U.K. passport. My son and his wife in Australia were able to send their documentation directly to the Brazilian Embassy in Sydney together with a cheque for seventy aussie diollars. Incidentally, the Consulate in Guadalajara does not issue Visa's. All applications must be sent to Mexico City. signed jistme, trying to make sense of it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Maybe Brazil isn't too interested in tourists. Ask their GDL consulate to recommend a friendlier, less expensive neighbor; maybe Argentina or Uraguay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.