Brazil is reinstating visa requirements for travelers from the US, Canada, and Australia starting Thursday, reversing a six-year waiver period. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry stated this is due to visa restrictions these countries impose on Brazilian citizens. Travelers will need to obtain an electronic visa for $80.90, valid for a 90-day stay.
Beginning Thursday, Brazil will reintroduce visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia. This decision reverses a six-year period during which individuals from these nations could visit Brazil without needing a visa. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry indicated that the reinstatement of visas is due to the ongoing visa obligations imposed on Brazilian citizens by these countries.
Official statements from the ministry emphasized that Brazil does not offer unilateral visa waivers. They further announced that negotiations are underway to establish reciprocal agreements for visa-free travel. Celso Sabino, Brazil’s tourism minister, expressed intentions to persuade the United States to lift its visa requirements for Brazilians, potentially allowing Brazil to reciprocate in the future.
According to Embratur, the Brazilian tourism agency, in 2024, Brazil received 728,537 visitors from the United States, 96,540 from Canada, and 52,888 from Australia. As of Thursday, travelers from these nations will need to apply for an electronic visa via the official eVisa portal. This e-visa will cost $80.90 and will permit a stay of up to 90 days in Brazil.
The reinstatement of visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia marks a significant policy change by Brazil, reversing a six-year period of visa-free travel. This action stems from ongoing visa obligations imposed on Brazilian citizens by these countries. Efforts are being made to negotiate reciprocal agreements, highlighting Brazil’s intention to engage diplomatically regarding travel policies.
Original Source: macaonews.org
