In the past five years, Brazil waived the visa requirement for some travelers, including those from the United States, as a way to boost tourism in the country. However, in mid-2023, the South American nation announced that it would change course and soon require nationals from the United States, Canada, and Australia to enter Brazil with an e-visa.
Originally, the newly reinstated visa requirement was scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2023, but was postponed to January 10, 2024, then to April 10, 2024, and now again to April 10, 2025.
Now, the Brazilian government has confirmed that the e-visa will come into effect on April 10.
If you already have a valid physical visa in your passport for the purpose of your visit, you do not need to apply for a new visa. However, if your arrival is scheduled after April 9, we strongly recommend applying for your eVisa in advance to avoid travel disruptions.
According to Brazilian authorities, the processing time for the new e-visa will be up to five business days. However, “we strongly recommend that you apply for your e-visa two months before your trip to Brazil,” advise the authorities in the FAQ section of the e-visa website, noting that applying two months in advance will allow adequate time to complete the application and correct it if necessary.
What you need to know:
Effective Date: The e-visa requirement for U.S. citizens, along with those from Canada and Australia, will be reinstated on April 10, 2025.
Purpose: The e-visa is required for short stays (up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Application: You can apply for the e-visa through the government-authorized website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com
Visa Validity: The e-visa allows multiple entries and is valid for 10 years.
Visa Fee: The e-visa fee is $80.90
Online Process: Unlike a consular visa that requires an in-person visit to an embassy or consulate, the e-visa process will be entirely online and will not require an in-person appointment.
In a press release, the government stated that the reason for reimplementing the visa requirement is that the United States, Canada, and Australia currently do not offer reciprocity, meaning that Brazilian nationals need to apply for and pay for visas to enter these three countries. In the United States, this means that Brazilian travelers are required to schedule an interview at the nearest embassy or consulate, prove that they have the means to cover the trip, and pay $185 for a U.S. visa, even if they are just transiting through the country.
Source: GOV.ORG