Brazil pushes regional switch to e-visas and biometrics in 2026 border-modernisation drive
Brazilian pilots and cabin crew threaten New-Year strike, risking nationwide flight disruption
Brazil considers visa-free entry for Chinese visitors to unlock tourism boom
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Brazilian pilots and cabin crew declare ‘state of strike’, threatening New Year flight disruption
The aeronauts’ union placed flight crews at Azul and Gol on ‘state of strike’ status on 25 December, scheduling a 29 December vote that could halt flights during the New Year rush. Companies should brace for delays, reroute critical travellers and monitor court decisions on minimum-service levels.
Year-end visa bulletins: Australia, UAE, South Africa and others tighten rules Brazilians must watch
InfoMoney aggregates multiple visa and residence-permit updates released on 22-23 December that affect Brazilians planning travel in early 2026. Consular recesses, higher fees and tighter anti-fraud checks in Australia, New Zealand, UAE, South Africa and Singapore could delay assignments and raise costs, prompting employers to reinforce planning and employee communications.