Brazil's government announced on June 20 that passport holders from Indonesia, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria can enter without visas for up to 90 days. The change takes effect July 1 and applies to both tourism and business visits. Officials expect a 15 percent rise in arrivals from these markets by year-end.
The move reverses earlier restrictions imposed during the pandemic and aligns with Brazil's push to boost foreign exchange earnings. Tourism receipts reached $8.2 billion in 2025, still below pre-2020 levels. The Foreign Ministry coordinated the decision with airline partners to increase seat capacity on routes from Warsaw and Jakarta.
Background context shows Brazil previously offered visa exemptions to 90 countries. The new additions bring the total to 100 nations. Similar programs in Argentina and Chile have already delivered measurable visitor growth.
Regional competitors are monitoring the impact closely. Peru and Colombia may announce parallel measures within months.
What this means for you
Book flights now for September departures to lock in lower fares before demand spikes. Check your passport validity exceeds six months from arrival and carry proof of onward travel. Avoid overstaying the 90-day limit to prevent future entry bans.
Travelers from the listed countries should apply for the free e-registration at least 72 hours before departure via the Brazilian consulate portal. Families with children need individual registrations even for minors.
The policy is expected to remain in place through 2028, giving long-term planning certainty for repeat visitors and digital nomads.