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Brazil now imposes a visa requirement for USA, Canada, and Australia

(By Infonegocios Miami) Starting April 10, 2025, citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia will face new requirements to enter Brazil, according to the latest regulations implemented by the government of Lula da Silva. The initiative comes after the requirement of visas for citizens of these four countries was repealed during the government of Jair Bolsonaro, without reciprocity. Now, Brazil is reintroducing the electronic visa modality, used until 2019 for these countries, as part of an effort to strengthen security and immigration control.

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  1. The new visa policy for Brazil will take effect starting April 10, 2025.

  2. An eVisa (electronic permit) will be implemented for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia.

  3. The eVisa will cost USD 80.90 and will offer a validity of 10 years with multiple entries to the country, with a stay limited to 90 days per year.

  4. The company VFS Global will be responsible for processing visa applications for Brazil, with an average waiting time of five business days.

  • Brazil has experienced a significant increase in the arrival of international tourists, with nearly 6 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2023.

  • This change in the visa policy aims to standardize entry processes into the country, including tourists or cruise ship visitors, who will need to apply for an eVisa (electronic permit) costing USD 80.90.

  • The eVisa will offer a validity of 10 years with multiple entries to the country, but with a limit of 90 days stay per year.



To obtain the electronic visa, applicants must submit a letter of intent, confirmation of accommodation, return tickets, proof of income, and other documents. The company VFS Global will be responsible for processing the applications, with an average waiting time of five business days.

This adjustment in the visa policy comes at a time when Brazil has experienced a significant increase in the arrival of international tourists. In the first nine months of 2023, the country welcomed nearly 6 million foreign visitors, with US citizens being the second-largest group, surpassed only by Argentine visitors.

These changes reflect a coordinated effort by tourist destinations to manage migratory flows efficiently and securely, while ensuring a favorable travel experience for international visitors.

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