Goodbye to Brazil Visas

[PaulMCO]

Many of us have had to endure the Brazil consulate issues.  Then E-visas made it easier.  Now no visa will make it easier.

From June 17, American, Australian, Canadian and Japanese citizens who wish to disembark in Brazil, for tourism or business, will be exempt from visas. The end of the requirement is part of a decree published by the Brazilian government on Monday, 18th. The measure intends to increase the number of visitors in the country

 

[ORV]

If they really wanted to increase visitors maybe they could do something about that tax. 

[Ken the cruiser]

56 minutes ago, ORV said:

If they really wanted to increase visitors maybe they could do something about that tax. 

 

2 hours ago, PaulMCO said:

Many of us have had to endure the Brazil consulate issues.  Then E-visas made it easier.  Now no visa will make it easier.

From June 17, American, Australian, Canadian and Japanese citizens who wish to disembark in Brazil, for tourism or business, will be exempt from visas. The end of the requirement is part of a decree published by the Brazilian government on Monday, 18th. The measure intends to increase the number of visitors in the country

 

Thanks Paul for letting us know! ORV, what tax are you referring to?

[ORV]

9 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

 

Thanks Paul for letting us know! ORV, what tax are you referring to?

Brazilian VAT tax for most things purchased onboard while in their waters. I think it's 25%. That's steep. 

[Ken the cruiser]

Just now, ORV said:

Brazilian VAT tax for most things purchased onboard while in their waters. I think it's 25%. That's steep. 

Thanks. If I'm not mistaken I think this adding a VAT tax to onboard purchases also occurs if you're on a cruise where all the ports are in EU countries. 

[LHT28]

Just now, Ken the cruiser said:

Thanks. If I'm not mistaken I think this adding a VAT tax to onboard purchases also occurs if you're on a cruise where all the ports are in EU countries. 

I think it is just Spain & maybe Italy  & not 25%

someone will correct me if wrong

[bob brown]

On board purchases?   I would just wait until in international waters, to avoid paying any tax...

[Ken the cruiser]

30 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

I think it is just Spain & maybe Italy  & not 25%

someone will correct me if wrong

It seems this past fall when we were there on the Riviera, it was somewhere around 20+%.

[PaulMCO]

Brazil did the same for the Amazon but again you are in Brazil.    No different than EU..

[Jayne E]

24% Greece. Vat amount for entire cruise. It is set by the departure country. 

 

[ORV]

5 hours ago, Jayne E said:

24% Greece. Vat amount for entire cruise. It is set by the departure country. 

 

It's really not as simple as that. 

[$hip$hape]

As U.S.A citizens, we will be cruising to Brazil next November on the Viking Jupiter.

We just received our Brazil e-Visas a few days ago.

A snarky reply to Viking Ocean... and our TA,

tell others not to waste their time and money (total of over $88.00) for a tourist Visa.

https://onemileatatime.com/brazil-dropping-visa-requirements-us-citizens/

 

 

Edited March 23, 2019 by $hip$hape

[$hip$hape]

On 3/20/2019 at 8:44 AM, PaulMCO said:

Many of us have had to endure the Brazil consulate issues. 

Then E-visas made it easier.  Now no visa will make it easier.

From June 17, American, Australian, Canadian and Japanese citizens who wish to disembark in Brazil, for tourism or business, will be exempt from visas. The end of the requirement is part of a decree published by the Brazilian government on Monday, 18th. The measure intends to increase the number of visitors in the country

 

At this late date, 5/17/2019, Viking is still stating that a Brazilian Visa is required

for our Southern Crossing on the Jupiter in November.

When I called Viking about this issue, the representative said they are still waiting for an official notice.

Edited May 17, 2019 by $hip$hape

[PaulMCO]

Can't be any more official than on the web page of the consulate...

 

http://miami.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/

Edited May 17, 2019 by PaulMCO

[Paulchili]

Just now, PaulMCO said:

Can't be any more official than on the web page of the consulate...

 

http://miami.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/

Seems pretty clear to me

[dogs4fun]

Thanks for the update.