Brazil will reimpose visa requirements for travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia starting Thursday, reversing a six-year period of visa-free entry. The decision responds to reciprocal visa requirements these countries enforce on Brazilian citizens, with ongoing discussions for potential agreements. Travelers will now require an electronic visa costing $80.90 for stays up to 90 days.
Beginning on Thursday, Brazil will reintroduce visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia, marking the end of a six-year period of visa-free entry for citizens of these countries. This decision comes as Brazil’s Foreign Ministry cited the existing visa requirements imposed by these nations on Brazilian citizens as the reason for the change.
The Brazilian authorities emphasized that visas will not be granted unilaterally and have noted ongoing discussions aimed at establishing reciprocal visa waivers. Tourism Minister Celso Sabino has mentioned that efforts are being made to convince the United States to lift its visa requirement for Brazilian visitors, which would allow Brazil to reciprocate accordingly.
According to Embratur, Brazil’s tourism promotion agency, tourist statistics show that the country received 728,537 visitors from the US, 96,540 from Canada, and 52,888 from Australia in 2024. As of Thursday, travelers from these nations will need to apply for an electronic visa via the official eVisa portal, costing $80.90, and allowing a stay of up to 90 days in Brazil.
Brazil’s reinstatement of visa requirements for travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia indicates a shift in diplomatic and travel relations, driven by existing visa restrictions these countries impose on Brazilian nationals. Ongoing negotiations for reciprocal agreements may influence future travel policies as Brazil seeks to enhance international tourism while addressing bilateral visa issues.
Original Source: macaonews.org
