{"id":42345,"date":"2025-04-09T07:48:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T12:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?p=42345"},"modified":"2025-04-21T16:21:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T21:21:27","slug":"brazil-reinstatement-visa-requirements-for-u-s-canadian-australian-citizens-crew-effective-april-10-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/brazil-reinstatement-visa-requirements-for-u-s-canadian-australian-citizens-crew-effective-april-10-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazil Reinstatement of Visa Requirements for U.S., Canadian &#038; Australian Citizens\/Crew"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"518\"><strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"319\">Effective April 10, 2025<\/strong>, Brazil\u2019s visa exemption for <strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"393\">U.S., Canadian, and Australian nationals<\/strong> officially ends. This change affects tourists and has important implications for business aviation operators and their crew.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"523\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"563\">Visa Requirements for Crew Members<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"637\">General Aviation (GA) Crew \u2013 May Still Qualify for Exemption<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"788\">Crew members operating GA flights may remain <strong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"717\">exempt from visa requirements<\/strong>\u2014<strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"747\">regardless of nationality<\/strong>\u2014if all the following conditions are met:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"993\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"814\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"814\">They are <strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"812\">on duty<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"843\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"843\"><strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"841\">Listed on the GENDEC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"875\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"875\"><strong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"860\">In uniform<\/strong> upon arrival<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"993\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"993\">Hold a valid <strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"903\">passport<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"916\">license<\/strong>, and\/or <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"954\">professional certificates<\/strong> issued by a Civil Aviation Authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1122\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; <strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1013\">Important<\/strong>: This exemption <strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1048\">does not apply<\/strong> to crew members who arrive on <strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1101\">commercial flights<\/strong> to join a GA flight.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1192\">Crew Arriving on Commercial Flights \u2013 Visa Required<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1384\">Crew flying into Brazil on <strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1244\">commercial airlines<\/strong>\u2014for example, to reposition or join a departing GA flight\u2014<strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1322\">must hold a visa<\/strong>. This requirement has been <strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1383\">in effect since July 10, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1400\">This includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1422\">Flight attendants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1443\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1443\">Flight engineers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1457\">Mechanics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1639\">Even if they\u2019re listed on the GENDEC, <strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1524\">entry is not guaranteed<\/strong> under the exemption. These crew members should <strong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1603\">obtain an e-visa in advance<\/strong> to avoid delays or denial of entry.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1680\">Visa Requirements for Tourists<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1798\">As of <strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1706\">April 10, 2025<\/strong>, U.S., Canadian, and Australian tourists must also apply for a visa before entering Brazil.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1819\"><strong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1819\">E-visa details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2055\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1893\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1893\">Apply via: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/brazil.vfsevisa.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1891\">https:\/\/brazil.vfsevisa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1939\">Submit at least <strong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1937\">15 days before travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1977\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1977\">Processing time: ~5 business days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1998\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1998\">Cost: <strong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1996\">$80.90<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2055\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2055\">Valid for <strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2029\">up to 10 years<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2055\">multiple entries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2060\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2093\">Key Takeaways for Operators<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2509\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2220\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2220\">GA crew <strong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2112\">may<\/strong> still enter visa-free\u2014<strong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2147\">but only<\/strong> if flying the aircraft into Brazil and meeting all exemption conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2309\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2309\"><strong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2241\">All other crew<\/strong>, especially those arriving commercially, <strong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2308\">must obtain an e-visa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2353\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2353\">Visa <strong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2327\">cannot<\/strong> be obtained upon arrival.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2442\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2442\">Operators should ensure <strong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2415\">flight attendants and mechanics<\/strong> have proper documentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2509\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2509\">Plan ahead to prevent immigration issues and operational delays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2607\">For full details and to apply, visit: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/brazil.vfsevisa.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2607\">https:\/\/brazil.vfsevisa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4638\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective April 10, 2025, U.S., Canadian, and Australian tourists will need a visa to enter Brazil. 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This marks the end of Brazil\u2019s temporary visa exemption, with a fully digital application process now in place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":42347,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2113,1675],"tags":[220,27],"feed_exclusion":[],"class_list":["post-42345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brazil","category-regulatory-compliance","tag-brazil","tag-visa"],"acf":{"stealth_publish":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Brazil Reinstates Visa Requirements for U.S., Canada &amp; Australia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Brazil reinstates visa requirements for U.S., Canadian, and Australian tourists starting April 10, 2025. 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