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I remember specifically asking the service about the travel itinerary requirement and was told not to worry about it.
Now I see that it is clearly on their website and also that those with World Cup event tickets do not need a tourist visa.
It could be that this now being required again (it was for my first visa) because of the demand for World Cup visas and only wanting to process visas for people with an actual need to travel.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1594950]Wow. When I got my visa last year in Atlanta I didn't need a ticket. I think my appointment was at noon and I had to go back after 3 pm the same day to pick it up.[/QUOTE]Another board member told me the same thing (He didn't need a ticket). I am assuming that different consulates locations have different rules. I would think there would be uniformity, but evidently, there isn't. In NY, you must have your itinerary when you submit your application for a tourist visa.
Renewals might be different than 1st time applicants.
[QUOTE=FuckAfMedDig;1594738]How pathetic that Brazil are celebrating an Argentinian loss-grow up. And worry about your own pathetic excuse of a national team and shambles of a football infrastructure in general.[/QUOTE]Sorry mate. If you knew anything of Brasilians and the World Cup you'd realise how way off beam that is. At the final, every Brasilian was German. They are still still talking about Germany with great warmth. Great hospitality was also offered to the Argentine fans. But the German team made a big effort to get to know Brasil before the match and it was reciprocated. Feelings between Argentina and Brasil are historic. It was quite a beautiful poster of support for Brasil that the German fans dsiplayed.
Even before the final match there had been a number of stories about the kindness and generosity of German fans and players making the rounds among my Brazilian friends. Here are a couple examples.
[URL]http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/german-fans-spread-world-cup-joy-to-favela-kids/2lgx1yygf?preview=true&sf=Relevancy[/URL]
[URL]http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/16/mesut-ozil-makes-incredible-gesture-after-donating-world-cup-bonus-to-brazilian-projects-4800500/[/URL]
Instead of rubbing their 7-1 victory in the face of Brazilians, the interactions I heard were apologetic and started with how much they respected the Brazilian football tradition and how much they were enjoying the World Cup in Brazil. While here the German fans and players endeared themselves to Brazilians. The Argentineans. Not so much.
HOLY SHIT!! I haven't been to Brasil in almost 4 years, however, I might be headed down next week for a quick trip. I called my old time connection for an apartment (I have been renting from him since 1998) and the prices for his apartments have gone thru the roof. His small 1 bedroom apartment near the Cantagalo metro stop is $125 fucking dollars a night! It used to be 40 bucks a night!! Its small as hell with no WIFI and no Cable TV! I was in shock when he told me how much he wanted!!
Can anyone from the board hook me up with a good connection? It doesn't have to be beach front, but since its winter in Brasil, I expect a much better price than 125 dollars a night for a small ass apartment with no Wifi or cable!! Post links here or feel free to PM me if you want! Thanks in advance!!
I made a really stupid mistake this week that could have bit me in the ass, hopefully others can learn from it.
I went to the Brazilian Consulate on Monday to get a new Visa. I learned that I needed to have an itinerary to submit with the money order, picture and forms. I got up and left because I didn't have a ticket to show to the agent.
This morning, I called BACC (Travel agency that specializes in discount tickets for Brazil) in order to book a trip to Brazil. While the agent was looking Thur. Different airlines and dates, she casually asked me if I had my Visa. I told her that I needed to buy a plane ticket so I could take it to the consulate and get a visa. She told me "Oh no! I can just issue you an itinerary and you can take that with you. Don't buy a ticket now because you may not get your visa in time for you to go on the trip!
All these years, I thought an "Itinerary" was a print out of your actual ticket and reservations. I had no idea that it was a trip that you were planning on taking, not an actual ticket. Sure enough, I took that paper with the suggested dates and flights and they accepted it. I am picking up my Visa in 2 business days.
[QUOTE=Bravo;1596344]I made a really stupid mistake this week that could have bit me in the ass, hopefully others can learn from it.
I went to the Brazilian Consulate on Monday to get a new Visa. I learned that I needed to have an itinerary to submit with the money order, picture and forms. I got up and left because I didn't have a ticket to show to the agent.
This morning, I called BACC (Travel agency that specializes in discount tickets for Brazil) in order to book a trip to Brazil. While the agent was looking Thur. Different airlines and dates, she casually asked me if I had my Visa. I told her that I needed to buy a plane ticket so I could take it to the consulate and get a visa. She told me "Oh no! I can just issue you an itinerary and you can take that with you. Don't buy a ticket now because you may not get your visa in time for you to go on the trip!..[/QUOTE]And make sure you use the visa by actually entering brazil in 90 days or the visa becomes invalid and you have to submit a new application with a new fee.
[QUOTE=RockTimes;1596404]And make sure you use the visa by actually entering brazil in 90 days or the visa becomes invalid and you have to submit a new application with a new fee.[/QUOTE]Brasil is now issuing Americans 10 yr. Visas (in reciprocity for us issuing them 10 yr. USA Visas for all these many years). AND when they hand you back your passport with your shiny new visa in it, the visa is active. The first entry within 90 days ordeal was the old way of business.
Is it still around 60-70R for a taxi from the airport to Copa? A brasilian told me it was around 100 R now, but I don't know whether she really knew or was just throwing a number out there.
[QUOTE=Bravo;1598071]Is it still around 60-70R for a taxi from the airport to Copa? A brasilian told me it was around 100 R now, but I don't know whether she really knew or was just throwing a number out there.[/QUOTE]The most you should pay is 60 R. It does depend if you arrive on Sunday or after 9:00 when banda 2 is in effect. It is 1.95 per large bag. When I last came in before the World Cup there was a guy on the departure floor procuring taxis. He was very helpful including helping with my bags. He never asked but I gave him a 5 because I have a soft spot for people who actually do their jobs. You can negotiate a better rate if you go to the arrival floor because taxis are looking for return fares (which is what all the Brazilians do) but the hassle of waiting in line for the elevator really is not worth the difference.
Calculate your taxi fare by going to this site. Just enter your locations. Works in many Brazilian cities. In Portuguese.
[URL]http://www.tarifadetaxi.com/rio-de-janeiro[/URL]
[QUOTE=JavaMan;1598127]Calculate your taxi fare by going to this site. Just enter your locations. Works in many Brazilian cities. In Portuguese.
[URL]http://www.tarifadetaxi.com/rio-de-janeiro[/URL][/QUOTE]That is fucking cool! I have never seen that before, thanks! Says it should be a little more than 50 R to Copa, so if I offer 60 R at arrivals, I should get a quick acceptance.
I just showed this program to the brasilian girl I am going to go visit. She swears that every taxi is asking for 100R to Copa. Despite the fact that I told her "You have to remember, you arrived during the World Cup! So everyone was ripping off Gringos!: But she swears that I am wrong and dont know what I am talking about! LOL! We will see.
[QUOTE=Bravo;1598142]That is fucking cool! I have never seen that before, thanks! Says it should be a little more than 50 R to Copa, so if I offer 60 R at arrivals, I should get a quick acceptance.
I just showed this program to the brasilian girl I am going to go visit. She swears that every taxi is asking for 100R to Copa. Despite the fact that I told her "You have to remember, you arrived during the World Cup! So everyone was ripping off Gringos!: But she swears that I am wrong and dont know what I am talking about! LOL! We will see.[/QUOTE]
You're both right.
The correct fare should be maximum R$55 (bandeira 1, normal traffic) if the taxi use the taximeter. The taxi-booths at Galećo and many drivers at the arrival section will try to charge you R$100 or even more.
If you act cool at departure floor you'll get a taxi ride to Copa paying R$50. The driver will be happy not leaving Galećo empty. Just do it discreetly so the fiscals don't see you.
The majority of the taxidrivers at most airports in Brazil are sharks trying to overcharge. Luckily most airports have excellent bus connections.
I obviously got departures (upper floor with taxis returning to Copa, etc.) switched with arrivals (lower floor) in a previous post.
Make over 10 trips a year and must say that taxis no longer are trying to get over and this last time was right before the World Cup final. The taxis to watch out for (which is included in the taxi fare program) are the radio taxis. The key is to ask them to use the taximeter.