Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 22, 2023 Brazil has a new president. He is reinstating the need for USA travelers to get a travel Visa. the new system is green-lit on Oct 1, 2023. guess what day we are hoping to land in Brazil? yup. Oct 1, 2023. they say it takes 3 weeks to get an approved Visa, and they will not be even available to get until the 0ct 1. hahahha.. this is a classic "catch-22" scenario!! i did buy travel insurance, so if this blows up in my face, i will get credit for the airline, and get my $$ back on the guided portion. timing is truly, EVERYTHING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted August 22, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 22, 2023 Good thing you bought travel insurance. That one immediately paid off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 22, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted August 22, 2023 my travel group is scrambling to buy insurance. hahaha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted August 23, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 23, 2023 Go a day early & circumvent the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 23, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted August 23, 2023 we thought about it, but the flight and hotel was problematic. the flight costs were kinda nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted August 23, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 23, 2023 International travel is always problematic. If your group really wants to go it's an option. Obviously it's your choice. The airline change would be the major hurdle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 23, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted August 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, Dwight Hottle said: International travel is always problematic. If your group really wants to go it's an option. Obviously it's your choice. The airline change would be the major hurdle. Dwight, i just want it noted for the record that you are a friggen genius for really thinking outside the box. i didnt consider maybe flying into a more touristy place like RIO a few days early just to get my foot in the door. hahahha.. i should send my travel agent an email. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User casts_by_fly Posted August 24, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 24, 2023 that was my first thought as well. get into the country before it goes into effect. That also gives you a buffer for travel delays (normally). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 26, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted August 26, 2023 Consulate just emailed. Grace period until beginning of next year. They were not ready and won’t be for awhile. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 26, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted August 26, 2023 I’m using an App to try to pick up some Portuguese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted August 26, 2023 Super User Share Posted August 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said: I’m using an App to try to pick up some Portuguese! Good Luck A-Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted August 30, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted August 30, 2023 my brain is hardwired for Spanish. Portuguese is messing with me. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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