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Can I re-enter brazil on a visa extension?

Mckenziebailey88

I spent 130 days in Brazil. I entered the country in January and I'm planning to return in August. I was granted a 90-day extension, but I left a bit earlier because of an issue at home. I'm wondering if I can re-enter the country. Someone at the Polícia Federal said I could return, and I just want to confirm that information. They said I could use my remaining 50 days. Uk passport

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mikehunter

That information should be on the 90 day extension you obtained.  What does it say?  Since normally UK nationals are allowed 90 days for each 365 day period, and you got an additional 90 days, I would think you would be golden to use the remaining 50 days.  Just make sure you have all the appropriate entry and exit stamps in your passport.

Peter Itamaraca

@Mckenziebailey88

Yes you can use the extra 50 days, The limit (for Brits) is 180 days within a 12 month period, so you will be fine to return. What they actually gave you on renewal was the ability to remain for UP TO another 90 days. It is your choice how those 90 days are split...

roddiesho

@Mckenziebailey88 M A Y B E!  One thing I learned in my journey to becoming a Permanant Brazilian Resident is there is sometimes a BIG difference between what you Should Be Able to Do and What You Can Do. I was in a very familiar situation when I returned to Brazil from the USA with a few days left on my VISA.  I was pulled aside at customs and held and interrogated for more than an hour or two. Basically, because I had time left on my Visa, they didn't think it was enough to complete the process for a Permanant Residency Visa (the whole process took over a year, so they may have been right). I had ALL my documents to go to the Federal Police and my Brazilian Wife who was still in Brazil called in to defend me and send over her and our Brazilian-American daughters' passports. I was very anxious, and it ended when they contacted a very high-ranking official in Brasilia on Easter Weekend who let me in.


Mckenziebailey88, I have no idea what will happen in your case, but my takeaway is that it does not matter what you read or heard, but what the 300lb. 6ft. Customs Agent that is interviewing you understands and how they feel about your situation and is standing between you and your Entry to Brazil.


I would recommend....


  • Bring ALL Your Documents
  • Show them your return ticket
  • Have Your Brazilian Language Lawyer on Speed Dial.


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mikehunter

@Peter Itamaraca Yeah, I had searched and found this:  https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado- … by-country


Which puts the UK in the category of: Those traveling with passports issued by one of following countries are exempt from getting a visa to travel as visitors for up to 90 days within a one year period.


I just figured that it was the result of BREXIT.


In any event, the OP just needs to read his extension.  It should clearly state the conditions.

Mckenziebailey88

@Peter Itamaraca, do you have personal experience with this? I'm getting mixed responses.

roddiesho

@Mckenziebailey88 Just cover your bases before you go then.


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Peter Itamaraca

@Mckenziebailey88

You said yourself that you were given a 90 day extension over and above the initial 90 days...

abthree


07/15/24     @Mckenziebailey88
You said yourself that you were given a 90 day extension over and above the initial 90 days...   

    -@Peter Itamaraca


You received the extension, so those 50 days should still be available to you.  It will be up to the Immigration Officer when you arrive, but I don't think that you have anything to worry about.  You probably won't even be asked any questions except possibly how long you plan to stay; just answer than briefly and honestly, and you should be ok.

Peter Itamaraca

@Mckenziebailey88

My pet Immigration Attorney has just confirmed what I told you - Brits still do get 90 + 90 days.


Not all European nationals do, so it has nothing to do with the EU or Brexit, but down to individual agreements with each country...