Brazil’s government has once again postponed the start date for tourist visa requirements.
For the past five years Brazil has waived visa requirements for some travelers, including those from the United States, as a means to boost tourism to the country. However, in mid-2023, the South American nation announced it was changing course and would soon require nationals from the United States, Canada, and Australia to come equipped with an e-visa to enter Brazil.
Originally, the newly reinstated visa requirement was scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2023, but it was pushed back until January 10, 2024, then until April 10, 2024, and now again until April 10, 2025.
The Brazilian Tourist Board said the reason for the postponement was due to needing additional time to “complete the process of implementing the requirement system e-visa and prevent the change from interfering with the flow of tourists from these countries to Brazil during the high season.”
When it goes into effect, the e-visa will cost $81 per person and will be available online at brazil.vfsevisa.com. Once obtained, the electronic visa will be valid for 10 years for U.S. citizens and for 5 years for Canadian and Australian visitors, allowing for multiple entries within that time frame.
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 travel to Brazil,” authorities advise in the FAQ portion of the e-visa website, noting that applying two months in advance will allow for adequate time to complete the application and correct it, if needed.
To obtain the e-visa, you will simply go to the website and register. You will need to provide the required personal information and passport details. For minors, an e-visa application will need to be completed by one or both parents. Then you will be prompted to pay the…