Brazil Introduces Unified Humanitarian Visa Framework, Replacing Country-Specific Schemes
U.S. ‘Home Country Rule’ to Lengthen Brazil-U.S. Visa Queues
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Summer Storms and ATC Gaps Cause 192 Flight Delays at São Paulo–Guarulhos
On 3 January severe rain and an air-traffic-control staffing shortfall caused 192 flight delays at São Paulo/Guarulhos, disrupting long-haul business travel at the start of the corporate year. Airlines are offering fee-free rebooking, but mobility managers should prepare for more weather-driven volatility and ensure reroutes don’t trigger unexpected visa formalities.
EU Confirms ETIAS Will Cover Brazilian Travellers From Late 2026
Brussels has confirmed that ETIAS—Europe’s electronic travel authorisation—will apply to Brazilian passport holders from late 2026. The €7 permit is quick to obtain but can require up to 30 days for manual reviews, so mobility managers should add the step to pre-trip checklists now to avoid last-minute surprises.
Brazil Hits Record 3,000 Repatriations From U.S. in 2025, Charter Flight Lands on New Year’s Eve
A New Year’s Eve charter brought the number of Brazilians deported from the U.S. in 2025 to a record 3,012. The “Aqui é Brasil” reception programme is expanding its budget for 2026, while companies are urged to tighten visa-compliance monitoring to avoid costly bans on future assignments.