<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SGT Clair:
I was recently considering visiting Rio on a MR/mini-vacation. However, I surprised by the high visa fee and the difficulty of obtaining a visa on short notice. Any one with some better experiences or advice? SGT Clair </font>
SGT Clair, if you need it shortly, I advise you to go to the local consulate and tell them you should have it for a certain date or you will not be able to go at all. It may work.