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Lack of a Brazilian Visa Keeps TechCrunch Writer Away From Brazil
September 4th, 2009
Getting a travel visa can be complicated. So complicated, in fact, that it's tempting to put off until the last minute. However, as TechCrunch writer Sarah Lacy found out when she applied for a Brazilian visa, putting it off until the last minute can cause big problems.
That's because processing times can change in the blink of an eye, without any notice. This can cause problems whether you use an expediting company to submit your visa application or apply on your own. In Sarah Lacy's case, the Brazilian government switched computer systems right after she submitted her application. There were problems associated with the switch that kept the consulates from processing Brazilian visa applications, so her visa wasn't there when it was supposed to be.
Now, Lacy still doesn't have h
Ten Weird Facts About Getting A Travel Visa
September 1st, 2009
Whether you're traveling to another country to work, go to school or just for a visit, you absolutely have to have the right travel documents. For some countries, you need a visa, a document giving you permission to enter the country and stay there for a specific length of time. The rest of your trip can be planned out like clockwork, but if you neglect this detail, you'll more than likely end up stuck at home.
Applying for a visa is complicated. To show you just how crazy the process can be, here are 10 weird facts about getting a travel visa:
1. Some countries have what's called a "jurisdictional" application process. That means that you have to apply to the correct consulate if you actually want them to process your application. For example, Brazil has 10 different jurisdi
