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Brazilian passport reaches 168 visa-free destinations, sparking outbound travel surge
On 17 February 2026 Brazil confirmed that its citizens now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 168 destinations, up from 162 last year, after new waivers with countries including France and the UK entered into force. The wider access immediately boosts leisure and corporate demand for long-haul tickets and lowers documentation hurdles for short-term business assignments.
Bahia forecasts 3.7 million visitors and 19 international flights during Carnival week
Bahia’s tourism officials project 3.7 million visitors and R$8 billion in spending during the 2026 Carnival, with Salvador hotels 95 % full and 19 international flights restoring global links. The performance underscores the state’s improved border-processing capacity and signals that Brazil’s key cultural events are once again viable platforms for international meetings and incentive travel.