Next Month, U.S. Citizens Visiting Brazil Will Once Again Need Visas

Updated: March 10, 2025, 9:00am CDT

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U.S. Citizens Will Need a Visa To Enter Brazil From April 10
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The largest country in South America will soon require visas for entry for citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Brazil’s new visa regulations will go into effect on April 10, 2025, so if you have travel planned for arrival on this date or after, you’ll want to get your visa application process started quickly.

Here’s everything you need to know.

U.S. Citizens Will Need a Visa To Enter Brazil From April 10

Brazil previously required travel visas for U.S. nationals. However, the requirements were dropped several years ago in the hope that the U.S. would also drop its visa requirements for Brazilian citizens.

However, that did not happen, and Brazil’s government has been indicating since 2022 that it would reimplement visa requirements for U.S. citizens — which is finally happening now.

Beginning April 10, 2025, citizens of Australia, Canada, and the U.S. will need to present a valid visa to enter Brazil by air, land, or sea. This even includes tourists holding these passports.

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Luckily, Brazil has set up an eVisa program, which allows faster processing and negates the need to visit a Brazilian consulate or the embassy.

You can apply for Brazil’s eVisa if you meet the following criteria:

You only intend to travel to Brazil as a visitor
You will not remain in the country for more than 90 days
You’re an Australian, Canadian, or U.S. passport holder

Applying is straightforward. All you need to do is visit this page, where you’ll create an account and submit the required information and documentation. Then, you’ll pay the fee, which is $80 plus a processing fee of $0.90. The visa will be valid for 1 year and allows multiple entries into Brazil during that time.

After you’ve paid the fee, you’ll receive a confirmation email for your submission. The eVisa’s website notes that the average processing time is 5 days, though it’s entirely possible you’ll receive a confirmation, a denial, or a request for more information sooner than that.

Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a PDF file containing your visa. Note that you must print your eVisa and present it at the airport before departure. Otherwise, you’ll be denied boarding. The site says you should keep it handy for presentation upon arrival as well.

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Final Thoughts

Starting April 10, Brazil will require visas for U.S. citizens to enter the country. Fortunately, there’s an eVisa program in place. That makes acquiring the necessary visa much easier than it was in the past.

If you have a trip planned to Brazil, make sure you’re well aware of these new requirements and don’t forget to print your eVisa so you can provide it before departure and upon landing in Brazil!