Brazil Visa & Entry Requirement News

All the latest policy changes, visa announcements, and essential travel updates specifically for entry into Brazil. Stay informed to plan your trip confidently.

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Brazil Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens

May 8, 2026

Brazil will let Chinese ordinary passport holders enter visa-free from May 11, 2026, for stays of up to 30 days.

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Brazil to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Visitors

January 25, 2026

Brazil plans to waive some short-stay visas for Chinese citizens, mirroring China’s visa-free access for Brazilians. Details and start date are pending.

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Brazil Weighs Visa-Free Travel for Chinese Nationals

December 29, 2025

Brazil is considering visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and business travelers from 2026 to match China’s waiver for Brazilians and boost tourism.

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8 Countries Changed Their Entry Requirements in the first half of 2025

June 7, 2025

Discover new 2025 entry rules for 8 countries, including US bans, UK ETA, Brazil visas, and Israel’s mandatory travel authorization.

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Brazil Ends Tourist Visa Exemption for Canada, Australia, and U.S. Citizens

April 2, 2025

Understand the end of tourist visa exemptions for Canada, Australia, and U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil. Get ready for 2025!

November 30, 2023

On December 1, Brazil jumped into a new era of travel facilitation with the introduction of its VFS Electronic Visa (eVisa) platform. Effective from January 10, 2024, onwards, travelers holding U.S., Canadian, and Australian passports must secure an eVisa before setting foot in Brazil, with an application cost of $80.90 (USD) per person. This fee…