On 9 December the Federal Police updated its public register of administrative decisions under Brazil’s Migration Law, posting dozens of new fines for late registration, overstay and unauthorised work. The latest bulletin includes a R$ 300 penalty against a Bolivian national who failed to present a defence within the statutory deadline.
Why this matters: Although individual infractions are small, the PF’s naming-and-shaming approach signals stepped-up enforcement ahead of the 2026 tourist surge. Employers sponsoring foreign assignees must ensure arrivals complete in-country registration with the PF within 30 days—even if they enter on the expanded visitor visa for technical support.
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Key takeaways for mobility teams:
• Audit arrival protocols—Verify that HR or relocation vendors schedule PF appointments immediately upon entry; the Rio office recently opened 3 000 extra slots but they fill fast.
• Track extensions—Visitor-status stays beyond 90 days (or 180 days with extension) trigger fines and can jeopardise future visa renewals.
• Maintain records—PF inspectors can request employment contracts and service agreements at the border to confirm that no local remuneration is paid.
Smooth compliance support: VisaHQ’s Brazil desk can coordinate PF registration appointments, monitor day-count thresholds, and obtain the appropriate visas or extensions on behalf of travellers—all through a streamlined online dashboard. Find out how at https://www.visahq.com/brazil/.
Compliance horizon: With digital border controls and automated e-gates rolling out in Belém and São Paulo, data-matching between airlines, the tax authority and the PF is tightening. Proactive day-count tracking tools are becoming essential to avoid financial and reputational hits.
Why this matters: Although individual infractions are small, the PF’s naming-and-shaming approach signals stepped-up enforcement ahead of the 2026 tourist surge. Employers sponsoring foreign assignees must ensure arrivals complete in-country registration with the PF within 30 days—even if they enter on the expanded visitor visa for technical support.
Key takeaways for mobility teams:
• Audit arrival protocols—Verify that HR or relocation vendors schedule PF appointments immediately upon entry; the Rio office recently opened 3 000 extra slots but they fill fast.
• Track extensions—Visitor-status stays beyond 90 days (or 180 days with extension) trigger fines and can jeopardise future visa renewals.
• Maintain records—PF inspectors can request employment contracts and service agreements at the border to confirm that no local remuneration is paid.
Smooth compliance support: VisaHQ’s Brazil desk can coordinate PF registration appointments, monitor day-count thresholds, and obtain the appropriate visas or extensions on behalf of travellers—all through a streamlined online dashboard. Find out how at https://www.visahq.com/brazil/.
Compliance horizon: With digital border controls and automated e-gates rolling out in Belém and São Paulo, data-matching between airlines, the tax authority and the PF is tightening. Proactive day-count tracking tools are becoming essential to avoid financial and reputational hits.
