Asuzi

Received my Visa yesterday. Started the process in 12/15. Had to update 3 different photos. Went to approved status on 1/25. Visa received via email on 1/30. So about 45 days. Miami Consulate USA Now getting really excited for the cruise!

NCL may require a Brazilian visa to board the ship. You may want to check with NCL directly

Since I am taking b2b cruises with the 2nd cruise starting in Rio- on 4/10; I am not certain that NCL will not make me disembark and walk thru to get back in the ship. As an experienced cruise traveler; that has happened to me before on a couple occasions. The Brazil consulate sent me 3 different emails in response to my multiple questions. They could not guarantee that there will not be immigration at Rio or any other Brazilian port starting 4/10 or afterwards. Their bottom line was IF there is immigration or Policia Federal at any port and its April 10 or after, and they decide to check, a Visa would be necessary. So, for me, who is risk adverse, I am applying for Brazilian Visa. Everyone will have to make that decision for themself.

The highlighting was done at the Consulate. I had hoped to get off the ship between April 10 and April 15 in different ports in Brazil so I guess I need a Visa.

I wrote to the Brazilian consulate in Miami. Below is their response from earlier today: ”Dear , In case you leave the ship and go through Brazilian Immigration to enter the country, YOU WILL NEED A VISA AFTER APRIL 10. If you just stay on the ship you do not need a visa. Best regards, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami Visa Section visa.miami@itamaraty.gov.br miami.itamaraty.gov.br 3150 SW 38th Ave. Miami, FL 33146 This message originates from the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami (CGMIAMI). It contains information that may be confidential or privileged and is intended only for the individuals or entity named above. It is prohibited for anyone else to disclose, copy, distribute or use the contents of this message. This message may not be copied or distributed without this disclaimer. All personal messages express views solely of the sender, which are not to be attributed to CGMIAMI or to the Ministry of Exterior Relations of Brazil. If you received this message in error, please notify us immediately at cg.miami@itamaraty.gov.br .