TORONTO — Throughout November Goway is offering a credit to travellers headed to Brazil, to offset the cost of the country’s hefty visa fee.

A political tool that often becomes a game of ‘tit for tat’ between countries, visas catch Goway travellers up in their wake, becoming an added cost and hassle to travel, says the company. Brazil’s lengthy and pricey visa process has deterred many visitors to South America from exploring its largest country, adds Goway.

“While Goway Travel can’t change Brazil’s visa policy, the company is doing its part to ease the burden. For any Brazil booking made with Goway in the month of November, the company will cover the cost of the Brazil visa. This can be a savings of $120 – though as with all visa charges, there is the chance it will change by the time the traveller applies.”

To be eligible for the credit, Goway clients must submit their receipt for the issuing of the visa when confirming their booking. Goway will then deduct that amount from the trip price.

“Sadly, Goway cannot actually fill in the paperwork and submit the application. That’s still up to the traveller, as is the cost of any third-party application service. But the company will cover the visa fee,” says a statement from the company.

Brazil will in fact soon be making the visa process easier, adds Goway. Effective Jan. 8, 2018, Canadian passport holders travelling to Brazil will be able to apply for their Brazilian visa via an electronic visa application online. As of June 15, 2018, U.S. passport holders will have access to the same service. See goway.com.