Brazil and Japan extended their reciprocal visa-free travel deal to September 2029. Here is what the 90-day waiver means for tourists, expats, and
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Key Facts
—Extension date The waiver was extended on July 29, 2026, pushing the expiry from September 29, 2026, to September 29, 2029.
—Maximum stay Travelers can stay for up to 90 days for tourism, business meetings, conferences, and family visits.
—Passport requirement The exemption applies only to holders of ICAO-compliant ordinary biometric passports (ePassports).
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