Brazil: visa requirements postponed for Australians, Canadians and Americans

THE Brazilian government announced at a press conference the decision to delay the implementation of the visa requirement for Australian, Canadian and American citizens. The new date is January 10, 2024October 1, 2023 as initially planned. This announcement comes after a period of discussions between the governments of the countries concerned and the Brazilian authorities.

With the aim of facilitating tourist and business travel between the countries concerned, this measure also aims to strengthen economic and cultural ties with these strategic partners.

The impact of this exemption on tourism and international relations

The decision to postponing the visa requirement will certainly have a positive impact on the Brazilian tourism sector. Travelers from Australia, Canada and the U.S. will be able to take advantage of this exemption to discover the country's cultural and natural treasures, without having to pay visa fees.

Moreover, this decision reflects Brazil's clear political will to strengthen its relations with these countries. The postponement of the date will enable the governments and companies of the four nations to further develop their trade and take advantage of the opportunities offered by this measure.

Conditions for entering Brazil without a visa

To benefit from this visa exemptionAustralian, Canadian and American nationals must meet a number of criteria, such as a maximum stay of 90 days, not renewable during the calendar year, and no grounds for refusal of entry, such as a criminal record or administrative ban.

In summary, in 2023, nationals of the following countries are exempt from visa requirements for a tourist or business stay of up to 90 days in Brazil:

• All countries in the European Union, including France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, etc., are eligible.
• USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.
• Most countries in Latin America, including Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, etc., are in the process of introducing new products.
• Certain countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Here are the documents you'll need to present to Brazilian immigration authorities

• A valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining after the planned return date.
• A return or onward ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay.
• Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay.

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