Brazil has deferred the implementation of its travel visa requirements for American visitors until 2025, just as it was slated to take effect.
Initially scheduled to commence on April 10 of this year, the new visa requirements for tourists from the United States have been postponed multiple times. The latest announcement, disclosed by the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Brazil, now sets the implementation date for April 10, 2025. Additionally, tourists from Australia and Canada will also be required to obtain visas, as confirmed by Visit Rio to Travel + Leisure.
Joao H. Rodrigues, the U.S. representative for Visit Rio, expressed support for the government’s decision, stating, “We applaud the government’s decision… to delay the visa.” Rodrigues added, “In the first two months of 2024, the arrival of Americans in Brazil was 11% higher than in the same period of the previous year. Without the visa requirement, we expect to maintain the growth in the arrival of foreign tourists from these international markets visiting Brazil and [especially] Rio de Janeiro.”
When the requirement does come into effect, American travelers will need to acquire an electronic visa to enter Brazil. According to information from the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Brazil, the e-visa will cost $80.90 per person and will be valid for 10 years.
This decision marks a reversal five years after Brazil eliminated visa rules for U.S. travelers, allowing them to explore the country for up to 90 days without a visa.
While Brazil reinstates visa rules for American travelers next year, several other countries are easing visa requirements for U.S. tourists. Earlier this year, Turkey waived visa requirements for travelers from both America and Canada. China has also simplified the process for Americans by removing the need to provide proof of a round-trip air ticket, hotel reservation, itinerary, or invitation letter when applying for a tourist visa.
Moreover, there are numerous countries where American travelers are not obligated to obtain a visa prior to their visit, including many European, Caribbean, Central American, and South American nations.