Went to the Brazilian Consulate in Beverly Hills yesterday. I can tell you without a doubt that it sounds a whole lot more exotic that it was - in spite of the fact it was in the Larry Flynt Publishing building. Very tiny room. Very crowded with people. It was kind of a pain in the ass.
Apparently, though, they are doing a good job of 'returning the favor' for US citizens looking to travel to Brazil. In reponse to the US's visa and immigration laws enacted since 9/11, the Brazil government has done all it can to provide US citizens with the same experience Brazilians have when they come to the US. As noted on the consulate web site, "US passport holders must pay also a processing fee of US$130.00 in reciprocity for an identical fee paid by Brazilian citizens who apply for a Visa to the US."
This will be an interesting trip!
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