Mavica Posted September 27 Author Posted September 27 8 hours ago, Traveler365 said: I got my e-visa. They recommend printing it out and taking with you . Do they actually check the printed copy? I arrived Rio this a.m.; traveled on COPA from Tampa > Panama > Rio. COPA check-in counter agent at airport read / recorded data in Visa and in conversation told me they've denied boarding to passengers w/o Visa. At Panama City COPA checked again at the jetway entry boarding for Rio; no Visa, no travel. Brazil Immigration checked upon arrival in Rio. I brought 2 copies with me and another one my mobile. Quote
Mavica Posted September 27 Author Posted September 27 9 hours ago, floridarob said: Don't need those. The Immigration form I brought was no longer in use. Immgration agent said I'd I was stopped at Customs I might need the other form I brough but I wasn't stopped. So, as you've said ... not needed. Thanks. floridarob 1 Quote
TheBossBabyback Posted Saturday at 03:50 PM Posted Saturday at 03:50 PM Wanted to share my experience. I was stressed about the visa photo and ended up taking about 20 selfies around my house to play with the lighting before using the photo assist tool on their website. Also, damn, do I feel like I look older then I am in my photos 🥲. I couldn’t upload the photo from my phone because the website isn’t very mobile-friendly, especially on the section that requires you to select checkboxes for uploaded photos. So, I had to finish everything on my computer. I was also confused about the “business” section since I’m traveling for leisure. I ended up filling it out with my employer’s details and noted that it’s a vacation. They responded within a day, rejecting my passport photo and asking for a clearer version. I uploaded a new one yesterday morning, and by the time I woke up today, I had an approval letter waiting in my inbox. My trip is in 20 days. I definitely wouldn’t recommend waiting until the last minute like I did, but I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they processed it. USE THE PHOTO EDITING GUIDE! Mavica and floridarob 2 Quote
Mavica Posted Saturday at 05:27 PM Author Posted Saturday at 05:27 PM 1 hour ago, TheBossBabyback said: Wanted to share my experience. Thank you! Quote
Axiom2020 Posted Sunday at 11:03 PM Posted Sunday at 11:03 PM Can visas be obtained at the Consulates that are in the various cities? Earlier during the 2000s, I'd drive to San Francisco (two hours from where I live on the coast) to obtain my Brasilian visas; I always enjoyed the experience, for I never had to wait too long to be consulted. Yes, I do know that this is the 21st century and that far too many businesses prefer doing business via the net, etc. I would be unable to obtain my visa that way, for I am a novice when it comes to technology, and I don't particularly care to use a phone to do stuff. But, in assessing the situation, I guess that I will have to adapt if I chose to obtain what I desire. Mavica 1 Quote
TheBossBabyback Posted Monday at 02:25 PM Posted Monday at 02:25 PM 15 hours ago, Axiom2020 said: Can visas be obtained at the Consulates that are in the various cities? Earlier during the 2000s, I'd drive to San Francisco (two hours from where I live on the coast) to obtain my Brasilian visas; I always enjoyed the experience, for I never had to wait too long to be consulted. Yes, I do know that this is the 21st century and that far too many businesses prefer doing business via the net, etc. I would be unable to obtain my visa that way, for I am a novice when it comes to technology, and I don't particularly care to use a phone to do stuff. But, in assessing the situation, I guess that I will have to adapt if I chose to obtain what I desire. I would just check the consulates website. But the online process is super easy. Just use their photo guide website, take a selfie with your cellphone, upload it. It will generate a white background, then download that image to your phone. Email it and the scan of your passport to your computer, upload the docs, and fill out the details, pay. You can theoretically get this done in 30 mins, but I'd set aside an hour. But, let us know what you find out about the in-person route. The more information shared, the better. Quote
Members Riobard Posted Monday at 03:23 PM Members Posted Monday at 03:23 PM These days you will still have to navigate the application online for the consular visa version and I think in-person steps are less available, if at all. If you search “Itamaraty San Francisco” you will see that the consular version (VIVIS) is about $100 more than the e-visa. The instructions also stipulate that your first upcoming trip must be definitively planned, in contrast to the e-visa format with entry open-ended. Xclay 1 Quote
