If you are from the United States and want to travel to Brazil in January 2024, or in the coming months, make a note of this date: January 10.

From Wednesday, January 10, tourists arriving from that country on Brazilian territory will have to apply for a visa. In addition to carrying a passport, it will be obliged have the electronic visa if you go to the South American giant.

But they will not be the only tourists who will have to apply for a visa. Called by Brazilian authorities as eVisathis will be a new requirement for travelers not only from the United States, but also from Canada and Australia, according to El Nuevo Herald.

How to process the visa to go to Brazil

That outlet noted that “unlike a consular visa, the Brazilian eVisa process will be managed entirely online.” VFS is the company authorized by the Brazilian government to process the new electronic visas. According to El Nuevo Herald, the process consists of three steps:

Print the eVisa and present it both when boarding the flight in the US and when landing in Brazil.

Who can apply for the electronic visa for Brazil?

Travelers going to that South American country can apply for the eVisa if they meet these conditions:

This is the new visitor visa that Mexico requires for people who need airport transit in the country’s air terminals.

What happens if I lose my Brazil eVisa?

If you lose your eVisa, you can easily reprint it by going to the online website or checking your email.

However, in VFS they recommend the following:

If the eVisa has been denied, can I reapply for the eVisa?

If your eVisa is denied, you will need to apply for a consular visa.

What is the processing time and how do I plan my travel date?

The processing time for the eVisa application is up to 5 working days.

They recommend that you apply for your eVisa 2 (two) months before your trip to Brazil.

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(JO)