Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Brazil will reinstate visa requirements for U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens, including flight crewmembers, in the coming months, according to Universal Weather and Aviation. Tourists from these countries will need a Brazil visa starting on April 10, while the effective date for flight crewmembers is July 10.
“This marks a significant change from the 2019 decision under former President Jair Bolsonaro, which had removed the need for tourist visas for these nationals without insisting on reciprocal arrangements for Brazilian tourists,” the flight planning company said. It noted that U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens currently can visit Brazil for up to 180 days without a visa, with an option to extend that by another 90 days.
While Brazil’s visa application process is fully digital, Universal said travelers will need to apply online at least 15 days before their intended arrival to account for an approximate five-day processing period. The visa fee is $80.90 with a 10-year validity. “It’s advisable to carry two printed copies of the electronic visa during travel,” the company added.
“This policy change underscores Brazil’s commitment to reciprocal international relations and reflects the evolving landscape of global travel regulations,” Universal concluded.

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