Originally Posted by
larsk3
Hi,
I have an existing 5 year tourism visa in my passport, issued 18/08/2006, first entry was 26/12/2006.
With the change of the visa validity for US passports to 10 years, is my 5 year visa automatically extended to the 10 year validity?
Or do I have to go to the consulate and get an endorsement extending the validity of the existing visa from 5 years to 10 years.
Anyone that actually knows the correct answer to this question, not just referring me to the consular websites, please.
Regards,
Lars in NYC
If you entered Brazil on August 8, 2006, that 5 year visa was good until August 7, 2011.
You do not have a current visa for Brazil.
US passport holders who currently apply for a tourist visa for Brazil are normally given a 10 year visa, which period now starts from the date of issue. Cost is U$160.