Brazil to end visa-free entry for US, Canadian, Australian travelers

BRASILIA – Starting Thursday, Brazil will reinstate visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada and Australia, ending a six-year visa-free entry for those countries.

The decision was based on the principle of reciprocity since these countries still require Brazilian nationals to obtain visas, said Brazil’s Foreign Ministry.

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“Brazil does not offer unilateral visa exemptions,” it said, adding that negotiations are underway to establish reciprocal visa-free travel agreements.

“We’re still in talks to have the United States lift its visa requirement for…