Mexico has rolled back one of the thorniest irritants in its relationship with Brazil: the requirement, imposed in 2022, for Brazilian citizens to obtain a physical visa sticker before boarding a flight to Mexico.
An immigration alert published on 9 February 2026 confirms that, effective 5 February, Brazilian nationals arriving by air may once again apply online for Mexico’s “SAE” electronic Visitor Visa. The process is entirely digital—applicants upload a passport scan, itinerary and proof of onward travel and receive an approval with QR code, often within hours. Airlines have already updated check-in systems to read the code and verify authorisation.
Brazilian travellers and corporate mobility teams looking for a streamlined way to secure the SAE e-visa can turn to VisaHQ. Through its dedicated Brazil portal (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/), the service walks applicants through the online form step by step, uploads documents on their behalf, monitors application status and delivers the QR code approval directly to their inbox—ideal for urgent departures or group travel.
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The change is more than cosmetic. Mobility managers in São Paulo and Rio told Global Mobility News that a consular visa run used to absorb ten working days, courier costs and—crucially—an in-person interview in one of only three Mexican consulates. “For engineering teams that shuttle between Campinas and Querétaro at short notice, the new e-visa is saving projects,” said Ana Lira, travel lead at an agritech multinational.
Consular visas already issued remain valid until their printed expiry, and land- or sea-border entrants must still visit a consulate. Travellers holding valid U.S., Canadian, Japanese, U.K. or Schengen visas remain visa-exempt. Mexico’s Ministry of the Interior said the policy both modernises entry formalities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and aligns with Mexico–Brazil talks on a future reciprocal visa-waiver.
Practical tips:
• The e-visa is single-entry and allows a stay of up to 180 days.
• Print the QR approval or save it offline; airport wi-fi can be patchy.
• Border officers may still ask for proof of funds, accommodation and return flight—keep documents handy.
For corporate travel programmes, the reinstated e-visa means faster deployment, lower cost and less disruption for Brazilian staff heading to Mexico’s booming aerospace, energy and hospitality sectors.
An immigration alert published on 9 February 2026 confirms that, effective 5 February, Brazilian nationals arriving by air may once again apply online for Mexico’s “SAE” electronic Visitor Visa. The process is entirely digital—applicants upload a passport scan, itinerary and proof of onward travel and receive an approval with QR code, often within hours. Airlines have already updated check-in systems to read the code and verify authorisation.
Brazilian travellers and corporate mobility teams looking for a streamlined way to secure the SAE e-visa can turn to VisaHQ. Through its dedicated Brazil portal (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/), the service walks applicants through the online form step by step, uploads documents on their behalf, monitors application status and delivers the QR code approval directly to their inbox—ideal for urgent departures or group travel.
The change is more than cosmetic. Mobility managers in São Paulo and Rio told Global Mobility News that a consular visa run used to absorb ten working days, courier costs and—crucially—an in-person interview in one of only three Mexican consulates. “For engineering teams that shuttle between Campinas and Querétaro at short notice, the new e-visa is saving projects,” said Ana Lira, travel lead at an agritech multinational.
Consular visas already issued remain valid until their printed expiry, and land- or sea-border entrants must still visit a consulate. Travellers holding valid U.S., Canadian, Japanese, U.K. or Schengen visas remain visa-exempt. Mexico’s Ministry of the Interior said the policy both modernises entry formalities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and aligns with Mexico–Brazil talks on a future reciprocal visa-waiver.
Practical tips:
• The e-visa is single-entry and allows a stay of up to 180 days.
• Print the QR approval or save it offline; airport wi-fi can be patchy.
• Border officers may still ask for proof of funds, accommodation and return flight—keep documents handy.
For corporate travel programmes, the reinstated e-visa means faster deployment, lower cost and less disruption for Brazilian staff heading to Mexico’s booming aerospace, energy and hospitality sectors.
