Brazil is reimposing visa requirements for citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia starting Thursday, reversing a six-year visa-free policy. The Foreign Ministry cited these countries’ visa requirements for Brazilian citizens as the reason for this action. Efforts are underway to discuss reciprocal travel agreements, and the e-visa will cost $80.90 for up to 90 days of stay.
Brazil is reinstating visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia beginning this Thursday. This decision marks a return to rules that had been relaxed for the past six years, allowing citizens from these countries to enter Brazil without a visa.
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry has announced that the reason for reinstating visa requirements is due to the ongoing visa requirements placed by these nations on Brazilian citizens. The Ministry emphasized that Brazil does not issue visa waivers unilaterally and is currently engaged in discussions to establish reciprocal arrangements for visa-free travel.
Celso Sabino, Brazil’s tourism minister, mentioned that the government is actively working to persuade the United States to lift its visa requirement for Brazilian citizens. Such an agreement would enable Brazil to reciprocate and ease travel for American visitors.
However, as of Thursday, visitors from the United States, Canada, and Australia must apply electronically for a visa through the official eVisa portal. The fee for the electronic visa is set at $80.90 and it allows travelers to stay in Brazil for a maximum of 90 days. According to Embratur, Brazil received 728,537 visitors from the United States, 96,540 from Canada, and 52,888 from Australia in 2024.
In summary, Brazil’s reinstatement of visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia is a significant policy shift after six years of visa-free access. This decision aligns with Brazil’s intention for reciprocal visa agreements and ongoing discussions with the United States. Travelers should be aware of the new electronic visa process and associated fees before planning their visits.
Original Source: macaonews.org
