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Yesterday, Tuesday December 30, 2025
Five-Day Christmas Shutdown of All Polish Consulates Disrupts Global Visa Processing
All Polish embassies and consulates were closed from 24 to 28 December, pausing every visa and passport service worldwide. The unannounced five-day blackout has created appointment backlogs and delayed January start dates for foreign hires. Consular operations restarted on 29 December but employers should brace for processing bottlenecks well into the new year.
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Dec 30, 2025
US Makes Biometric Facial Scans Mandatory for All Foreign Arrivals and Departures
CBP has activated mandatory facial-recognition scans for every foreign national— including Canadian citizens and green-card holders—at all U.S. entry and exit points. Supporters say the move will tighten visa-overstay controls; critics warn of privacy risks and longer queues. Business travellers should expect new procedures and potential delays through early 2026.
Dec 30, 2025
Brazil launches regional e-Visa & biometric “Cross-Border Wallet” pilot with Peru, Colombia and Uruguay
Brazil has formed a working group with Peru, Colombia and Uruguay to roll out a shared e-Visa platform that incorporates selfie biometrics and a mobile “Cross-Border Wallet”. A closed pilot with corporate travellers will start in Q2 2026 and new e-gates are already being installed in São Paulo and Rio. The move promises faster processing for visitors and better data for border agencies, but employers must prepare for new privacy and compliance requirements.
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