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Brazil Issues Final Reminder: e-Visa Mandatory for U.S., Canadian and Australian Visitors from 10 April 2025
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COP30 Summit Spurs Security Perimeter and Fast-Track Visas as Brazil Presses for Early Deal
President Lula’s push for an early COP30 agreement keeps mobility protocols in high gear. Brazil’s e-Visa fast-track, multi-layer traffic cordon and airport slot regime have so far prevented major bottlenecks, but travellers still need sizable buffers. Business-travel teams should monitor NOTAMs and maintain flexible ground logistics until the summit shuts down.
Reminder: e-Visa Requirement for U.S., Canadian and Australian Tourists Takes Effect 10 April 2025
Brazil reconfirms that citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia will need an e-Visa for arrivals from 10 April 2025. The fully online process takes 48–72 hours, and carriers will deny boarding to travellers without printed confirmation.
Daily Mobility Brief: Road Closures and Public-Transport Diversions for COP30 Day 10
New bus-only lanes, drone bans and gender-safe waiting areas mark Day 10 of COP30. Delegates and corporate travellers should stagger departure times, verify ride-hailing zones and anticipate last-minute air-slot changes.