# AI tells a US, Canadian, or Australian traveler that Brazil is visa-free

- **ID:** `visa/evisa-reinstated-2025`
- **Domain:** visa
- **Category:** administrative_barrier
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 85%

## Root Cause

Since April 2025 Brazil again requires an e-visa for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia, applied for online in advance. Many other nationalities (EU, UK, and others) remain visa-free for short tourism. The rule changed recently, so check your nationality.

## Version Compatibility

| Version | Status | Introduced | Deprecated |
|---------|--------|------------|------------|
| any | active | — | — |

## Workarounds

1. **If you hold a US, Canadian, or Australian passport, apply for the Brazil e-visa on the official portal before travel.** (90% success)
   ```
   Apply via the official Brazil e-visa system well ahead of travel; carry the approved e-visa.
   ```
2. **Other nationalities should confirm visa-free eligibility and allowed days on the Brazilian government/consulate site.** (85% success)
   ```
   Check your specific passport's rule; many remain visa-free for up to 90 days.
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **Assume Brazil is still visa-free for US, Canadian, and Australian citizens** — Brazil reinstated an e-visa requirement for US, Canadian, and Australian passport holders in April 2025; they must obtain an e-visa online before travel or be denied boarding. (80% fail)
- **Apply through an unofficial 'Brazil visa' website** — Only the official e-visa portal issues a valid visa; third-party sites overcharge and may submit incorrectly. (50% fail)