Since April 10, citizens holding passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States will be required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil, as the presidential decree establishing the requirement comes into effect. This ends the unilateral visa exemption that had been in place since 2019.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian government’s decision was made in May 2023, based on the principle of reciprocity. The measure was adopted because none of the three countries grant visa exemptions to Brazilian nationals, and “Brazil does not offer unilateral waivers for tourist visas.”
The ministry also stated that the Brazilian government is still negotiating reciprocal visa exemption agreements with the countries mentioned. In a social media post, Tourism Minister Celso Sabino reaffirmed the government’s position.
“We are still negotiating with the United States to lift the visa requirement for Brazilians, which would allow for reciprocal treatment for American visitors to Brazil,” he stated.
Data from the International Tourist Arrivals in Brazil panel published by the government’s tourism authority Embratur reveal that the country received 728,537 tourists from the United States, 96,540 from Canada, and 52,888 from Australia in 2024.
Applying for a visa
Travelers from these countries entering Brazil by air, sea, or land must apply for a visa online through the eVisa website, at a cost of $80.90. Their stay in the country may not exceed 90 days.
The first step is to complete the visa application form and upload the required documents, such as a valid passport.
The electronic visa application should be completed in advance to avoid travel disruptions due to delays or missed connections in the event of a missing visa.
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