Hi, I have just arrived in Iguazu in argentina and am planning on heading to Brazil from here. Does anyone know if I can get a visa on the argentinian side of Iguazu or can I get it at the border crossing or the airport. I am Canadian. Thanks Jacqueline
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esterosdelibera
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I was refused a Brazilian visa in Buenos Aires because I had no ticket into Brazil. I was refused again in Montevideo because I had no ticket in or out. I eventually got my visa from the Brazilian consulate in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. I was only given 30 days, despite requesting 90 days. I extended the visa in Rio to 90 days, although needing to use my best powers of persuasion, again because I had no ticket out, as I am travelling overland. I am Australian, although I do not think it makes a difference.
Just an update, yesterday (01-18-07) I got the elusive Brasilian visa in Puerto Iguazu (I am an Australian), having had so much trouble acquiring it in Buenos Aires. In Iguazu, they did not even bother asking about 1) Evidence of my entry and exit from Brasil (flight, bus ticket etc), 2) Yellow fever vaccination 3) An address in Brasil..... and there are no queues, only 3 people in front of you max :). I got my visa in 2 hours flat, no problems, and the man behind the desk even shook my hand, asked me which cities I was going to in Brasil and if I was enjoying my travels :) So, much much easier and more pleasant experience in Puerto Iguazu!
* There is a local bus from central Puerto Iguazu that is just waved through the border and drops you in the main bus station in Foz. You do not need to do migration stuff in or out if you are only crossing for a day trip (applies coming either way, and same for Ciudad del Este).
Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires.
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esterosdelibera
The Brazilian visa for Canadians costs 44.00 US$.
www.conbrasil.org.ar</a><BR><BR>Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires.
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plain_old_tom
Somewhat off topic, but, then again, that's what I do best.
I'm a resident foreigner in Brazil and twice I've had to go to Brazil from the U.S. on an expired 'protocolo' (which is what you get what while you patiently await the replacement residency card).
Although the airlines refused to allow me to board the plane with just a one-way U.S. - Brazil ticket, they were quite happy to sell me a fully-refundable (or nearly so) onward ticket to Buenos Aires or Ascunsion. Which, of course, I cancelled on arrival.
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