while this is not an issue when traveling by air, for those arriving to rio via cruise ship, it is important to get the passport stamped both at entry and at boarding on exit, to prevent inaccurate records and problems in obtaining future visas.

some multi-entry visas must be used within 90 days of issue to be valid.

lost passports should be reported immediately to the police at any police station, and to the appropriate consulate, and then new stamps must be obtained immediately at the polícia federal.