Brazil reinstates visa requirements for US, Canada, and Australia

Beginning this Thursday, Brazil will reimpose visa requirements for individuals traveling from the United States, Canada, and Australia. This action reverses a six-year period during which citizens of these nations could enter Brazil without a visa.

According to China’s Xinhua news agency, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry stated that Brazil was requiring visas because these countries continue to mandate visa applications from Brazilian citizens.

Official statements from the ministry clarified that Brazil does not unilaterally grant visa waivers. They further noted that discussions are currently in progress to establish agreements for reciprocal visa-free travel.

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