In a long-awaited policy shift, Mexico will switch exclusively to electronic visas for Brazilian passport holders as of 5 February 2026, ending the cumbersome sticker-visa process that has been in place since 2022. The joint announcement by Mexico’s Interior Ministry and Tourism Secretariat is designed to revive a market that plunged more than 50 % after physical visas were re-introduced four years ago. (travelandtourworld.com)
Under the new system, Brazilian tourists and business travellers will complete a digital form, upload a passport scan and receive an approval e-mail—with QR code—within 48 hours. Valid for multiple entries of up to 180 days over five years, the authorisation mirrors Mexico’s existing scheme for other Latin-American countries and puts the country on a competitive footing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup it will co-host with the United States and Canada. (travelandtourworld.com)
For Brazilian corporates the benefits are immediate: no more R$ 700 round-trips to São Paulo or Brasília for consular interviews, and no courier fees or passport drop-offs. Multinationals with plants in Monterrey and energy projects in Querétaro estimate travel-lead-time savings of up to eight working days. Airlines have already started updating their check-in systems to verify the e-Visa QR code.
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Travellers who prefer expert assistance can streamline their application through VisaHQ. Via the dedicated Brazil portal (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/), the service pre-checks documents, guides users through each online step and provides live support—features that will be especially handy once Mexico’s e-visa platform goes live.
Tourism operators along the Riviera Maya have welcomed the news. Hotel association data show Brazilian arrivals fell from 546,000 in 2021 to just 214,000 in 2024, costing an estimated US$ 400 million in lost revenue. Stakeholders expect the market to rebound to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2026 if the digital process remains smooth.
Practically, travellers should print or save the e-mail confirmation and be prepared to show proof of return travel and sufficient funds at the border. Brazilian nationals who already hold U.S., Canadian, Japanese, U.K. or Schengen visas remain visa-exempt for Mexico, but the e-Visa may offer a quicker back-up if those documents are about to expire.
Under the new system, Brazilian tourists and business travellers will complete a digital form, upload a passport scan and receive an approval e-mail—with QR code—within 48 hours. Valid for multiple entries of up to 180 days over five years, the authorisation mirrors Mexico’s existing scheme for other Latin-American countries and puts the country on a competitive footing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup it will co-host with the United States and Canada. (travelandtourworld.com)
For Brazilian corporates the benefits are immediate: no more R$ 700 round-trips to São Paulo or Brasília for consular interviews, and no courier fees or passport drop-offs. Multinationals with plants in Monterrey and energy projects in Querétaro estimate travel-lead-time savings of up to eight working days. Airlines have already started updating their check-in systems to verify the e-Visa QR code.
Travellers who prefer expert assistance can streamline their application through VisaHQ. Via the dedicated Brazil portal (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/), the service pre-checks documents, guides users through each online step and provides live support—features that will be especially handy once Mexico’s e-visa platform goes live.
Tourism operators along the Riviera Maya have welcomed the news. Hotel association data show Brazilian arrivals fell from 546,000 in 2021 to just 214,000 in 2024, costing an estimated US$ 400 million in lost revenue. Stakeholders expect the market to rebound to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2026 if the digital process remains smooth.
Practically, travellers should print or save the e-mail confirmation and be prepared to show proof of return travel and sufficient funds at the border. Brazilian nationals who already hold U.S., Canadian, Japanese, U.K. or Schengen visas remain visa-exempt for Mexico, but the e-Visa may offer a quicker back-up if those documents are about to expire.
