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Dutch looking for information about Brazil

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Lives in Amsterdam

Registration: 04 November 2012

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Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Thnx Amyamy! But from Galeao (GIG) to santos dumont is about 40 min driving WITHOUT TRAFFIC! around 11 it's still very busy on the roads, I wouldn't risk it! Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Hi! I'm back in Brazil! Just needed to pay my fine and I got 90 days! xx Katie Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Dear Amyamy, please consider wjwoodward's reaction to your question about getting ID-ed much more important than mine! I was living the whole time in a very touristic area (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon or Zona Sul as it's the collective name) so I ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

I'm going to stay in Rio!! I probably will go through another mental challenge when I'm going apply for my permanent visa after completing my marriage :( Let me know when you're in Rio! I'll pm you if I'll need anything, thank you for welcoming me ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

I never got ID-ed, I also just asked my boyfriend how often the police checks upon people, and he told me only when you drive!! For example during the lei seca (alcohol prohibition check for drivers, usually around midnight), or during favela ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Dear Amyamy, I'm kind of wishing you'll not make my mistakes, because as wjwoodward says, the headache, stress and consequences aren't worth it, even though nothing bad has happened to me, it could always happen to another!! But here are my answers ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

@Amyamy Hi! Nope, no problems upon leaving Brazil. I arrived a little bit earlier, made the check-in, went to the customs, told them I had overstayed, they confirmed it by checking my passport. A federal police officer was called, he took my ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Well, I'll let you know how everything went in January 2013 when I'm going to Rio. I think I'm going to give up this never ending search for answers. I wanted to ask you if you could confirm one more doubt I have: IF the feds are going to count ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Dear Mr. Woodward, Thank you for the info! It's very useful and helpful, as always! Thank you so much. So the "rolling year system" is still in effect, just not any more for the non-VWP countries (from which Holland is one of them). I have just a ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Dear Mr. Woodward, Wow.. just.. wow.. So everything I had figured out has already been changed. I hope you can get more information about this. I just read it on the official government website of Holland but it doesn't say much about it. It only ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Radmedic2001

VISA Stay by Radmedic2001

Hello all, My name is Stan and I am from Texas. Came to Brazil with my Fiance' who is Brazilian. I have a tourist VISA (10 year) but need to leave every 90 days. Is there a requirement on how long you have to stay out of country or how many ...

Katie13

Hi purpleheart_76, I would advise you to first contact the consulate of your country in Brazil. I'm not 100% sure, but usually you can only get it from the city or town you lived in. I found the following for your situation (this is from the ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Dear Mr. Woodward, I called the federal police today and asked if they could check on the computer with my passport number, name, birthday, etc. if I could already enter. And the answer is yes, I already can. But I'm stunned by the fact that so ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Radmedic2001

VISA Stay by Radmedic2001

Hello all, My name is Stan and I am from Texas. Came to Brazil with my Fiance' who is Brazilian. I have a tourist VISA (10 year) but need to leave every 90 days. Is there a requirement on how long you have to stay out of country or how many ...

Katie13

Dear Purpleheart_76, I'm in the same situation as you are, but I still haven't finalized my marriage to my Brazilian boyfriend. However, I hired a Brazilian lawyer and she gave me this list of what to do (when I got married and I'm in Brazil): A. ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Dear Mr. Woodward, First of all, we need more people like you hahaha! All this is incredibly stressful, confusing and frustrating for me and I'm sure for a lot of people. I was reading the other topics in the visa forum and I've read the personal ... Read More

Katie13 replied to a thread
12 years ago
James

Tourist Visa Stays in Brazil - 180 days per year maximum by James

Tourist Visa Stay – 180 day per year maximum The method of calculating the maximum visa stay is the subject of so much confusion that I have decided to try and explain it as clearly as possible so it can be easily understood by all. The standard ...

Katie13

Dear Mr. Woodward, Thank you for the quick reply! I also have the following number for you: xx55 61 3365 1812. It's from the immigration department in Brasilia and they also helped me a lot. About paying the fine, I know it must be paid the ... Read More