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[QUOTE=AxelHeyst;2635628]I don't really want to get too political here because I strongly believe that if somebody does not want to get vaxed that is his or her own business, you have to be out of your mind to travel to travel a foreign country and mix it up with local girls in bars and bordellos, if you have not been vaxed 2 or 3 times or had Covid in the past and thus built up a natural immunity. It just ain't going to be a fun trip if you don't have proof of vaccination and it might turn into a disaster if you catch the virus.[/QUOTE]I agree about not forcing people to get taxed. And I agree that for a monger, it really makes a lot of sense to get the vaccine. Having sex with multiple women (who themselves have sex with multiple guys) is risky behavior for contracting many things, among them Covid. And getting sick while traveling sucks.

[URL]https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/equilibrioesaude/2021/12/passaporte-da-vacina-e-exigido-de-forma-parcial-na-chegada-ao-brasil.shtml?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=comptw[/URL]

Google translation of some parts of the article:

"After Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) informed this Monday (13) that it would require a vaccination certificate at airports and land borders, the decision was partially fulfilled at the Guarulhos International Airport, in Greater Sao Paulo.

Although most passengers had to present the document, some still managed to enter the country this Tuesday (14) without showing it.

In Guarulhos, passengers reported disorganization in the area of arrivals and immigration. On the other hand, it was said that there were more attendants than usual to verify the documentation required from travelers.

They also stated that it was not clear when the documentation should be presented. While some showed proof only to the airline on boarding, others had to present it to the Brazilian authorities when they arrived in the country".

Surprised no one has posted this yet. Appears they pretty much copied the USA.

Effective immediately, all individuals ages 12 and older traveling to Brazil by air must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination, in addition to a Traveler's Health Declaration (DSV) and proof of a negative COVID-19 test, either an RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of boarding or an antigen test performed within 24 hours of boarding.

[URL]https://br.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-u-s-embassy-brazil-17-december-2021/[/URL]

This was posted earlier this week in the Sampa thread.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2641185]Surprised no one has posted this yet. Appears they pretty much copied the USA.

Effective immediately, all individuals ages 12 and older traveling to Brazil by air must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination, in addition to a Traveler's Health Declaration (DSV) and proof of a negative COVID-19 test, either an RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of boarding or an antigen test performed within 24 hours of boarding.

[URL]https://br.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-u-s-embassy-brazil-17-december-2021/[/URL][/QUOTE]

Yesterday evening I followed a friend to a Bradesco when she was going to make a withdrawal. Everything looked OK but suddenly the machine died. The screen went black. It wasn't possible to take out the card. A guy was still inside the bank. I called him out but he didn't know how to solve it and propably couldn't care less. Maybe they could solve it tomorrow. Right, and leave the card in the machine meanwhile? Luckily there was one more of the staff inside the bank, just leaving. A hot blond woman, some kind of supervisor. I caught her and insisted she would solve the problem. Tonight it would be impossible, she said. I insisted and finally she went inside and with help of some technical support by phone she did something with the machine so it was possible to take out the card.

Lesson to be learned, do your withdrawals during bank hours in case you need this kind of assistance.

[QUOTE=Sperto;2648113]A hot blond woman, some kind of supervisor. I caught her and insisted she would solve the problem.........

Lesson to be learned, do your withdrawals during bank hours in case you need this kind of assistance.[/QUOTE]Did the hot blonde supervisor allow you make a deposit?

[QUOTE=Nordico;2638183][URL]https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/equilibrioesaude/2021/12/passaporte-da-vacina-e-exigido-de-forma-parcial-na-chegada-ao-brasil.shtml?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=comptw[/URL]

Google translation of some parts of the article:

"After Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) informed this Monday (13) that it would require a vaccination certificate at airports and land borders, the decision was partially fulfilled at the Guarulhos International Airport, in Greater Sao Paulo.

Although most passengers had to present the document, some still managed to enter the country this Tuesday (14) without showing it.

In Guarulhos, passengers reported disorganization in the area of arrivals and immigration. On the other hand, it was said that there were more attendants than usual to verify the documentation required from travelers.

They also stated that it was not clear when the documentation should be presented. While some showed proof only to the airline on boarding, others had to present it to the Brazilian authorities when they arrived in the country".[/QUOTE]A couple of weeks ago, Kinnoplex located in Catete, and Leblon Kinnople as well, were asking for proof of vaccination before entering theatre. Gyms also asking for proof before signing up for membership. So be alert.

Does anyone know what the current exchange rate is to change British pounds to local currency or how much it normally differs from the standard rate?

I usually take my cards and withdraw the money but I have enough cash in my safe to cover my spending money but I don't want to get ripped off on the exchange rate.

Thanks for any help.

[QUOTE=SoberHans69;2654629]Does anyone know what the current exchange rate is to change British pounds to local currency or how much it normally differs from the standard rate?

I usually take my cards and withdraw the money but I have enough cash in my safe to cover my spending money but I don't want to get ripped off on the exchange rate.

Thanks for any help.[/QUOTE]Dude, go here:

[URL]https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=BRL[/URL]

[QUOTE=JohnClayton;2654708]Dude, go here:

[URL]https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=BRL[/URL][/QUOTE]Thanks, that's the site I normally use to check the rate. My friend went to Brazil a few years ago and he said he remembered the rate for exchanging cash over there to be quite a bit lower than the one on that site. Just checking if that's true.

[QUOTE=Mangera;2648980]A couple of weeks ago, Kinnoplex located in Catete, and Leblon Kinnople as well, were asking for proof of vaccination before entering theatre. Gyms also asking for proof before signing up for membership. So be alert.[/QUOTE]I was asked for my vax card upon entry of the Starbucks in cinelandia today. Showed him a pic on my phone of my card and was granted access to the store.

[QUOTE=SoberHans69;2654629]Does anyone know what the current exchange rate is to change British pounds to local currency or how much it normally differs from the standard rate?


Thanks for any help.[/QUOTE]When I first got here 2 months ago I got 7. 7 to a at the gambio, exchange rate was 7. 5. But since then it has gradually been dropping I got 7. 5 and 7. 4 last week. But you need to shop around, most were offering 7. 2 throughout.

The official exchange rate was 7. 38 yesterday.

I got 7. 33 using my starling bank debit card.

I got 7. 1 using an ATM, no other fees using bradesco bank.

I would recommend using a card as much as possible, the rate is reasonable and everyone pays by card here for everything. It can be a pain getting change from a 100 note in bars, supermarkets etc.

[QUOTE=Jingo10;2655383]When I first got here 2 months ago I got 7. 7 to a at the gambio, exchange rate was 7. 5. But since then it has gradually been dropping I got 7. 5 and 7. 4 last week. But you need to shop around, most were offering 7. 2 throughout.

The official exchange rate was 7. 38 yesterday.

I got 7. 33 using my starling bank debit card.

I got 7. 1 using an ATM, no other fees using bradesco bank.

I would recommend using a card as much as possible, the rate is reasonable and everyone pays by card here for everything. It can be a pain getting change from a 100 note in bars, supermarkets etc.[/QUOTE]Brilliant reply, thank you. Really appreciate it.

Has anybody managed to use Apple Pay in Brazil? I tried to use it few times without success, then I gave up.

[QUOTE=Nordico;2657691]Has anybody managed to use Apple Pay in Brazil? I tried to use it few times without success, then I gave up.[/QUOTE]Nop, I tried to pay with Apple Pay online as well and it just doesn't work.