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nan Dec 11th, 2001 05:00 PM

iguazufalls visa
 
if staying on Argentine side do we need a visa to visit the Brazilian side of the falls? Return same day. Pleasse respond soon.<BR>

Surlok Dec 11th, 2001 08:01 PM

American citizens do need a Visa to get into Brazilian territory, same as Brazilian citizens need a Visa to get into the USA., no matter if they are flying from South America or crossing the Mexican or Canadian borders.<BR><BR>Good luck and regards,<BR><BR>S<BR><BR>So, if you mean to visit the Brazilian side, get yourself a visa before boarding, or if you don't have the time, try to get it in Argentina, at the Brazilian consulate or embassy there

JP Dec 13th, 2001 11:42 AM

I have heard that it is possible to find taxi drivers who know how to get you across to Brazil without a visa.<BR><BR>When we went Brazil -&gt; Argentina -&gt; Brazil a few weeks ago, Argentina checked our passports but Brazil didn't.

Surlok Dec 13th, 2001 07:23 PM

Well, JP, you might have been lucky, or the personnel at the immigration, too laxed, but this is not the rule-- the policy is that Americans shall have a visa to enter Brazilian territory. If Nan wants to risk, up to her. I wouldn't risk to enter the US through the Mexican border without a visa... Besides, if something happens, how much trouble would one have to deal with? And the extra expenses and all the annoyance?

Helen B. Dec 21st, 2001 07:08 PM

Be careful re Brazilian visas . Suggest you seek advice from your nearest Brazilian consulate. Their visas are uncommonly expensive; even children require one. Many restrictions re 90 days, etc. Also, do not lose the emigration permit on entry as leaving without will be $100 US per. Have fun!


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