Rio issues ITBI fraud checklist to protect foreign property buyers
Brazilian Federal Police warns passport issuance could halt in November without emergency funding
Portugal’s tougher Foreigners’ Law takes effect, raising barriers for Brazilian migrants
Últimas Noticias
Rio Federal Police releases thousands of extra residence-permit appointment slots
Rio’s Federal Police opened more than 3,000 additional residence-permit appointment slots on 24 October, cutting average wait times to about two weeks and easing compliance pressure on employers and assignees.
Rio court launches same-day digital apostille service for overseas documents
Rio’s justice court introduced a blockchain-based, same-day digital apostille service, cutting document-legalisation times from days to hours—good news for expats and companies processing visas, enrolment papers and corporate filings.
Galeão International Airport adds extra North-America and Europe flights for year-end peak
Galeão airport will receive an extra 32,000 international seats over the December–January peak, including larger aircraft on Miami, Dallas, Lisbon, Madrid and Paris routes, helping corporates secure space and moderate fare inflation.
Brazil Expands Business-Visitor Visa to Cover Short-Term Technical Assistance
Decree 12.657/2025, publicised on 23 Oct 2025, lets business-visitor (VIVIS) holders perform short-term technical assistance and technology-transfer work under a contract with a Brazilian entity, removing the old requirement for a temporary work visa. Paid employment remains barred, but the change slashes lead times for corporate assignments and aligns Brazil with mobility norms in other G20 economies.
Portugal Halts Job-Seeker Visas, Forcing Brazilians to Rethink EU Mobility Plans
Effective 23 Oct 2025, Portuguese consulates in Brazil stopped issuing the popular job-seeker visa after Law 61/2025 repealed the category. Applications lodged from that date are being returned, and a stricter "qualified job-seeker" visa will follow. The move hits thousands of Brazilian nationals planning exploratory job hunts and forces employers to seek alternative EU work-permit routes.
Avianca Adds Direct Belém–Bogotá Flight, Strengthening Amazon Hub Ahead of COP30
Announced on 23 Oct 2025, Avianca’s new Belém–Bogotá service (3 × weekly from 28 Oct) gives northern Brazil its first direct link to Colombia, enhancing business-travel options, cargo flows and COP30 preparations. The route strengthens Belém’s claim as an emerging Amazonian hub.
UK Updates Brazil Travel Advice, Flags Amazonas River Zones and Methanol Poisoning Risk
On 23 Oct 2025 the UK FCDO refreshed its Brazil travel guidance, adding warnings about methanol poisoning and reaffirming ‘avoid non-essential travel’ advisories for several Amazon River regions. Employers should align insurance and duty-of-care protocols with the new risk map, especially for personnel headed to northern Brazil.
GEDU Roadshow Brings Seven-Country Higher-Education Fair to Fortaleza
The GEDU Roadshow stopped in Fortaleza on 23 Oct 2025, linking regional travel-and-exchange agencies with universities from Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. Rising agency attendance signals renewed Brazilian interest in overseas degrees, while visa-policy updates in Spain, France and the U.S. shaped much of the dialogue.