Brazilian Lawmakers Advance Bill to Restore Visa-Free Entry for U.S., Canadian and Australian Visitors
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Brazilian Congress Committee Votes to Restore Visa-Waiver for U.S., Canadian and Australian Tourists
A key congressional committee voted on 12 Nov 2025 to scrap the soon-to-be-implemented visitor-visa requirement for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia. If the bill clears the remaining hurdles, business and leisure travellers from those countries will once again enjoy visa-free entry for stays of up to 90 days, easing last-minute corporate travel and boosting Brazil’s tourism sector.
Rolling Ground-Handling Strikes in Portugal Disrupt Flights for Brazilian Travellers
Menzies Aviation ground-handling staff began another strike on 12 Nov, causing cancellations and delays at Portuguese airports. The disruption hits Brazil–Portugal routes heavily used by business travellers, prompting calls for alternative routings and extra Schengen-stay monitoring.