Originally Posted by
Anglo Large Clawed Otter
The cretins at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington only gave me a 90 day visa, which means I have to reapply for another for my February Trip (which I provided documentary evidence of, along with a polite cover letter requesting a discretionary 5-year visa)

My last trip to Brazil was the same. I used a passport place in Houston. At the time, people in CA were getting 5 years, so needless to say, I wasn't too happy. I have two trips coming up about 4 months apart in a few months, and if I have to go to the expense and time to get two Brazilian visas, it will be my last trips unless I get $500 Biz class tickets, or they change their laws.