Brazilian passport. Photo: Marcelo Camargo/Agencia Brasil
The Mexican government has canceled the visa waiver for Brazilians wishing to travel to the country, which has been in place since 2004. In December 2021, the Consulate General of Mexico in São Paulo began requiring an electronic permit for Brazilians who wish to visit the country for air travel. The good news is that the procedure is electronic and free.
The owner of the Viaje Mais e Pague Menos agency, Guilherme Marinho, notes that the authorization can be requested up to 30 days before the trip and is valid to enter Mexico 30 days after it was issued, giving the right to reside in the country for 180 days.
It is worth noting that Brazilians who have a valid visa or residence permit for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan or any of the countries that are part of the Schengen area, will be exempted from the electronic authorization process.
The new electronic authorization form is available at National Institute of Migration. The page is in Portuguese and will fill in personal data and travel information, such as dates and the reason for entering the country.
Brazilians traveling to Mexico by land or sea must apply for the corresponding visa from the Mexican consular authorities.
Brazilian tourists will soon need to include another phase in their Europe travel planning. Schengen countries will require the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). Implementation of the document, which was previously scheduled for 2021, has been discussed again in the European Commission and may take effect in 2023.
Tourists planning to go to Europe should also beware. This electronic authorization will likely be required next year. A type of electronic visa for those who do not need a visa to travel to the mainland. The goal of Etias is to increase the security of European borders,” Marinho comments.
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