Brazil Adds 8 Countries to Visa-Free List

Brazil waives short-term visas for citizens of China, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and the Bahamas, effective 24 February 2026. Travelers enjoy an initial 30-day stay, extendable to 90 days within 12 months, boosting tourism and business. Embratur forecasts 200,000 extra visitors and $350 million in spending, with airlines ramping up Paris-Rio and Beijing-São Paulo flights.