In June, travel to Brazil will become much easier for Americans and Canadians. Last week, the Brazilian government announced the country will drop current visa requirements for travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan. Until June 17, e-visas will still be required for travelers from the above countries.

Visitors from North America and the Asia-Pacific countries will be able to stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. Guests are also able to extend visits for an additional 90 days, for a total of 180 days, every 12 months.

Last year, Brazil made a move to facilitate visitor-friendly policies with the introduction of an e-visa program, allowing guests to the country to handle visas via an online platform. Since the e-visa’s implementation, Brazil saw a jump of 35 percent in applicants.

According to Brazil’s Foreign Ministry, Brazil issued 229,767 visas for business, tourism and transit to visitors from the newly excused countries in 2018.

“This decision of the Brazilian government proves that we are living a new moment and that tourism is being seen as a vector of economic and social growth of the entire nation. This is the first step; we still have much to celebrate,” said Marcelo Alvaro Antônio, minister of tourism.

To travel to Brazil with an e-visa before June, you must apply at least four days before your arrival.

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