After several days of suggested initiation, Brazil once again delaying visa requirements for select travelers, including Americans.
The Brazilian government will not require visas to visit US, Canadian and Australian tourists until April 10, 2025. said last week. Previous government remove visa requirements in 2019 after setting continued start dates for January and April 2024.
While the reason for the delay remains unclear, the Brazilian Tourism Board previously cited needing more time to “complete the implementation of the eVisa request system and prevent changes from affecting the flow of goods.” Tourists from these countries come to Brazil during the high season. “
If the expected visa requirement takes effect as planned next year, passport holders from the US, Australia and Canada must apply for an electronic visa online to enter the country; this includes visitors whose stay in Brazil does not exceed 90 days or three months. Eligible travelers can apply for a visa through Global VFSa third-party website authorized by the Brazilian government to assist visa applicants.
Visa applications submitted through VFS Global take an average of five business days to process and cost $80.90 per person. Each visa allows the holder to enter the country multiple times within a specific period of time – 5 years for Canadians and Australians and 10 years for Americans.
VFS Global said: “The validity period of your eVisa is different from the period of your stay. You can enter Brazil at any time during the validity period of the issued eVisa.” “If you want to enter Brazil before the date specified on your eVisa, you must create a new application. If you need to stay in the country for more than 90 days, you must apply for a regular visa at the Consulate nearest Brazilian restaurant.”
You can complete the registration process online.
Visitors with existing visas do not need to apply for a new visa; Applying involves a three-step process, after which you will be able to download your tourist visa. To apply, you need a passport with two visa-free pages, a flight booking confirmation showing entry into and out of Brazil, and a printed bank statement showing the last 30 days of transactions and at least At least 2,000 USD for travel.
Additional requirements for work-related travel and applicants under 18 years of age are outlined at Brazil.vfsevisa.com.
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The Brazilian government has not clearly stated the reason for delaying visa exemption for Americans; that may be because the US government has not acted reciprocally to eliminate visa requirements for Brazilians visiting the US
In March 2019, Brazil’s move was considered a goodwill gesture to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two countries, before then-President Jair Bolsonaro’s first visit to the US. The United States has long required Brazilians to have a visa to travel to the United States, including international transit passengers. US Embassy and Consulate in Brazil.
Brazil has maintained a bilateral agreement with Japan as of September 30, 2023, abolish visa requirements for citizens for trips of up to 90 days to each country.
US citizens can find up-to-date information on Brazil’s entry requirements on the website of the US Department of State.
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