Visa application process to be modified for Brazilian nationals

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Mexican government has announced that it will modify its visa procedures for Brazilian nationals traveling for tourism or nonpaid business activities.

Key Points:

• Beginning Aug. 18, Brazilian nationals traveling will no longer be able to apply for e-visas to enter Mexico for tourism or nonpaid business activities.
• Brazilian nationals intending to enter Mexico for tourism or nonpaid business activities will need to apply for a visa at local Mexican consular offices by scheduling an appointment on this website.
• Brazilian nationals may still be eligible for an e-visa if they hold a current visa issued by Canada, Japan, the U.K., the U.S. or a Schengen Area country; or they are a permanent resident of Canada, Japan, the U.K., the U.S., any Schengen Area country or any Pacific Alliance country.
• Brazilian nationals who obtain visitor visas from Mexican consular offices will be able to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days per each entry.

BAL Analysis: Brazilian nationals who are planning travel to Mexico for tourism or nonpaid business activities should expect additional administrative processes and increased costs when applying for Mexican visas.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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