Visa exemptions for Brazilian and Japanese tourists came into effect at the end of September this year. According to the new measure, the period for staying in the countries is up to 90 days, valid until September 29, 2026.
The maximum time applies to all Brazilians who have a common passport with chip (passaporte com chip-IC) issued since 2011 by the Brazilian government. Those who do not have the chip document must obtain a visa, as well as anyone going to the Asian country with the aim of working. According to the federal government, this change allows for an increase in the entry of Japanese tourists and bilateral trade.
Brazilians who travel to Japan should aim for sightseeing, visiting family, participating in lectures or related topics.
The 90-day period fits into the permanence cost category, that is, in addition to not being able to work, not exceeding the maximum established period. Anyone who fails to comply with these orders may result in deportation, imprisonment and fines.
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Adventure until Christmas
The digital entrepreneur and responsible for the site Suki Desu, Kevin Henrique Plácido, and his wife, Bruna Ribeiro, decided to embark on a trip to Japan that will last until Christmas. The couple left Brazil at the end of September, as soon as the visa-free travel began to apply. Kevin says he is not used to planning trips so far in advance.
They arrived on September 30 in Japan and he confesses that he was afraid of being stopped because it was a different experience. "I was dying of anxiety a week before the trip, afraid I wouldn't be able to board. But everything went well. Upon passing through immigration, they didn’t ask for anything, just the passport. It was very good!" Kevin has been to Japan two other times and the difference is that he always wanted to stay around 3 months in Japan, the maximum was 30 days due to the burocracia em torno do visto. Among the main places the couple intends to visit are Quioto, Tóquio, Nagano, Onden, Hiroshima, and some ilhas.
Impressions of the visa-free trip
For Kevin, there have been changes in 日本 compared to the last times he visited the place. The increase in technology was one of them. "Now things are more modern. I think because of the pandemic a lot of things have evolved even more to avoid human contact. In some convenience stores you pay everything at the machine and in some clothing stores you do it yourself."
As for Bruna, the experience in Japan is enchanting every day. This is her first time in the country. In addition to being happy to be able to enter Japan with ease, she says she is really enjoying getting to know the place. "I'm loving the way the Japanese are polite, they show interest in us, the mix of cultures is very interesting. And also the places, one more beautiful than the other", he says.