Brazil Visa Confusion Continues
As we’ve highlighted before, last year Brazil decided to reinstate their visa requirements for travelers from various countries, including the United States. This has caused great confusion among North American peacock bass anglers – already worried by the fluctuating water levels, they struggled to figure out how to get a visa, or whether they could get one at all, right up to the departure for their trips to South America.
We talked to one outfitter for whom only three anglers in a group of 12 were able to obtain the proper authorization – the other nine were either the victims of telephone hangups or being timed out on the e-visa website.
Fortunately, the Brazilian government has now extended the grace period before which you will need a visa for leisure or business travel until April 10, 2024. This is good, not only because the system has so far been riddled with problems, but also because the Carnival celebrations in February would likely have overtaxed their capabilities.
Accordingly, if you have a peacock bass trip through Manaus scheduled for the first quarter of 2024 you are safe.
Details, Websites and Pertinent Info About Brazilian Visas
Who will need a visa? Travelers from the United States, Canada and Australia. Japan was originally on the list but has been removed.
What if I already have a physical, non-expired visa on my passport? You will not need a new visa until it expires.
How much will the eVisa cost? $80.90 USD
How long will the eVisa remain valid? 10 years
How long will processing take? They state that the processing time is five working days, but also recommend that “you apply for your eVisa 2 (two) months before your travel to Brazil.” In other words, if you have a trip coming up after April 10, act asap.
