Since April 10, 2025, nationals holding Australian, Canadian or American passports must obtain a visa to enter Brazil.following the entry into force of the executive decree establishing this requirement.
Reasons for decision
According to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this measure, decided in May 2023, is based on the principle of reciprocity: none of these three countries grants visa exemption to Brazilian citizens, and Brazil does not offer unilateral exemption for tourist visas. The Brazilian government is nevertheless pursuing negotiations with the USA, Canada and Australia with a view to reciprocal visa waiver agreements. The Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, reaffirmed this position, noting that discussions are underway with US authorities to obtain equivalent treatment for Brazilian travelers.
Official publication on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (gov.br)
Tourism impact
In 2024, Brazil welcomed 728,537 American tourists, 96,540 Canadians and 52,888 Australians, according to official data from Embratur, the Brazilian tourism agency.
Visa application procedure
Travellers from these three countries will have to make their online visa application e-Visa officialThis visa costs 80.90 US dollars. This visa is required for all entry into Brazil, whether by air, sea or land. The maximum stay is 90 days.
The first step is to complete the online visa application form and upload the required documents, including a valid passport. We strongly advise you to complete this process before departure, to avoid any inconvenience caused by delays or missing visas on boarding or on arrival.
Background and development
This visa requirement marks the end of an exemption period introduced in 2019 for boost international tourism. Since then, the Brazilian government has repeatedly postponed the reintroduction of the visa.
Visa-exempt nationalities
At present, several nationalities are eligible for visa exemption, notably as a result of bilateral agreements. For exampleuropeans can travel to Brazil without a visa, for stays of up to 90 days.for a period of 180 days. Travelers must have a passport valid for at least 6 months, and be in possession of a return air ticket or proof of exit from Brazilian territory.
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