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Mainland visitor rush kicks off; 11.4 million trips expected over festive period
More than 100,000 mainland tourists arrived on 15 February, kicking off a holiday surge that could see 11.4 million cross-boundary trips. Faster e-Channel processing is easing congestion, but hotels and border crossings will be under pressure.
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Feb 16, 2026
Poland Activates Full EU Entry/Exit System at All Border Crossings
From 15 February 2026 Poland is the first EU state to run the Entry/Exit System at every border post. All non-EU nationals, notably large numbers of Ukrainian commuters, now undergo biometric self-service checks that replace passport stamping. The change tightens overstay enforcement but promises faster repeat crossings—vital for business travellers and cross-border commuters.
Feb 16, 2026
Brazil and India extend visitor and business visas to 10 years
Brazil and India have signed a reciprocity agreement that will issue 10-year, multiple-entry visitor and business visas to each other’s nationals. The measure cuts paperwork for frequent travellers and is expected to stimulate trade, investment and tourism between the two G20 economies.
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