From 25^th January 2018 Brazil started issuing electronic visas for citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, and Japan.

This is a huge step in the right direction, given that previously getting a visa to Brazil was both costly and time consuming.

The cost to apply is US$40, plus a US$4.24 service fee, which is a huge reduction over the previous fees.

You can apply for a Brazilian e-visa here, and read all the frequently asked questions here.

To apply you will need to register on the site, complete the visa application form, upload mandatory documents, answer a set of questions, and then make the online payment for the fee.