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Brazil Reinstates Reciprocal Visa Requirements
By: Chad Trautvetter
Caption: Tourists will need visa starting April 10, while flight crewmembers have until July 10
Word Count: 199
Brazil will reinstate visa requirements for U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens, including flight crewmembers, in the coming months, according to Universal Weather and Aviation. Tourists from these countries will need a Brazil visa starting on April 10, while the effective date for flight crewmembers is July 10.
“This marks a significant change from the 2019 decision under former President Jair Bolsonaro, which had removed the need for tourist visas for these nationals without insisting on reciprocal arrangements for Brazilian tourists,” the flight planning company said. It noted that U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens currently can visit Brazil for up to 180 days without a visa, with an option to extend that by another 90 days.
While Brazil’s visa application process is fully digital, Universal said travelers will need to apply online at least 15 days before their intended arrival to account for an approximate five-day processing period. The visa fee is $80.90 with a 10-year validity. “It’s advisable to carry two printed copies of the electronic visa during travel,” the company added.
“This policy change underscores Brazil’s commitment to reciprocal international relations and reflects the evolving landscape of global travel regulations,” Universal concluded.