American travelers heading to Brazil now need to apply for an eVisa before they go. The online application costs roughly $80 and replaces the visa-free entry U.S. tourists had grown used to — a requirement Brazil had floated and postponed several times over the past few years before it finally took effect.
The eVisa is part of a broader wave of entry-rule changes rolling out across popular destinations this year, as governments update visa and pre-arrival systems for tourism, security, and reciprocity reasons. Brazil’s move mirrors reciprocal visa policies it has applied to citizens of countries that require visas from Brazilian travelers.
The practical advice for anyone planning a trip: apply for the eVisa well ahead of departure rather than assuming Brazil is still visa-free, since processing times can vary and a rejected or delayed application at the airport isn’t something you want to discover at check-in.
Sources: MADE Journal, Khaleej Times
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