Brazil Reinstates Visa Requirements for Travelers from US, Canada, and Australia
Brazil reintroduces visa requirements for US, Canada, and Australia starting Thursday, reversing a six-year exemption. The decision responds to continued visa mandates for Brazilian citizens by these countries. The Brazilian government aims to establish mutually reciprocal travel agreements, with an electronic visa costing $80.90 required for entry.
Effective Thursday, Brazil will reintroduce visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia, shifting away from a six-year period of visa-free entry for these countries. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry cites this policy change as a response to reciprocal visa restrictions that still apply to Brazilian citizens traveling to these nations.
Statements from the Foreign Ministry emphasize Brazil’s position on visa waivers, underlining that such agreements are not made unilaterally. Ongoing negotiations aim to establish reciprocal agreements for visa-free travel in the future, thereby potentially easing travel restrictions for both sides.
Celso Sabino, Brazil’s tourism minister, reported efforts are underway to encourage the United States to lift its visa requirements for Brazilian citizens. If successful, this change would lead to a reciprocal elimination of visas for American travelers to Brazil.
According to Embratur, the Brazilian tourism promotion agency, in 2024, Brazil received 728,537 visitors from the United States, alongside 96,540 from Canada and 52,888 from Australia. With the new visa requirements, travelers from these nations must apply for an electronic visa via the official eVisa portal.
The e-visa application will incur a fee of $80.90 and allows for a stay of up to 90 days in Brazil, effective from Thursday for all travelers arriving by air, land, or sea.
In summary, Brazil’s reinstatement of visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia reflects heightened reciprocity in visa policies. The Brazilian government is actively pursuing negotiations to potentially facilitate mutual visa waivers in the future. The new electronic visa system requires travelers from these nations to apply for visas at a cost of $80.90 while allowing for stays of up to 90 days in Brazil.
Original Source: macaonews.org
