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Polícia Federal cria 4 000 vagas semanais extras para emissão de passaporte no Rio

Polícia Federal cria 4 000 vagas semanais extras para emissão de passaporte no Rio

A PF do Rio de Janeiro adicionou 4 000 horários semanais e estendeu o expediente de postos de emissão de passaporte, reduzindo o tempo de espera de 48 para 18 dias. A iniciativa facilita viagens de negócios e corta custos de despachantes em um momento de forte demanda internacional.

Feb 12, 2026
Mexico Reinstates e-Visa, Slashing Red Tape for Brazilian Business and Leisure Travelers

Mexico Reinstates e-Visa, Slashing Red Tape for Brazilian Business and Leisure Travelers

Mexico has reactivated its electronic Visitor Visa for Brazilian passport holders arriving by air, ending the unpopular requirement for a consular visa sticker. The online permit is free, issued within 24 hours and valid for stays of up to 180 days. The move will cut travel lead-times and costs for Brazilian tourists and, crucially, for companies flying staff to Mexico for projects and meetings.

Feb 11, 2026
Brazil Weighs 67 % Hike in Passport Fee—Cost Could Rise to R$ 430

Brazil Weighs 67 % Hike in Passport Fee—Cost Could Rise to R$ 430

The Federal Police has asked Brazil’s Ministry of Justice to raise the ordinary-passport fee from R$ 257 to about R$ 430, citing eight years of inflation and higher security-printing costs. If approved, the 67 % jump could take effect later in 2026, pushing up relocation and travel budgets for employers that reimburse passports.

Feb 11, 2026
Pilots’ Two-Hour Walkout Delays Flights in Brasília, Porto Alegre and Fortaleza

Pilots’ Two-Hour Walkout Delays Flights in Brasília, Porto Alegre and Fortaleza

A two-hour strike by Brazilian pilots and cabin crew on 10 February delayed dozens of flights in Brasília, Porto Alegre and Fortaleza. The protest, aimed at securing inflation-indexed pay rises, underscores ongoing labour tension in a market critical to domestic business mobility.

Feb 11, 2026

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