I needed a last-minute tourist visa to Brazil for my vacation this year. Unfortunately, Brazil has one of the most complicated and expensive visa systems for US citizens and had I done it myself through the Brazilian consulate, I wouldn't have even been able to make an appointment to apply for at least two months, well past my departure date.
I contacted several visa expediters on the phone and they either didn't really know what was required or they were going to charge over $300 not including the application fee. Interacting with A Briggs was so positively different from the others:
-They were CHEERFUL and patiently explained everything I needed to do
-Clear about documentation requirements, deadlines, and upfront fees
-Perfect amount of communication: didn't bother me unless it was necessary
-Reasonable expedite fee that was less than their competitors
I forgot to include a copy of my driver's license in my application and they immediately e-mailed me, requesting a scanned or faxed copy. I sent that in but it wasn't very clear; within 10 minutes they e-mailed me again, asking that I send in a clearer copy. Within an hour I had a Fedex tracking number and invoice in my inbox and everything was taken care of. I got my passport with visa a full NINE days earlier than promised.
Thanks for taking the stress out of this part of my trip!
50 California St
Ste 1500
(between Drumm St & Davis St)
San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighborhood: Financial District
(415) 626-5860
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