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New Passport Fee Schedule for 2026 Raises Cost Awareness for Brazilian Travelers

New Passport Fee Schedule for 2026 Raises Cost Awareness for Brazilian Travelers

A 20 February Estado de Minas report details Brazil’s 2026 passport fee schedule: while the basic R$ 257.25 tariff is unchanged, optional services and urgency surcharges push real-world costs significantly higher. Corporates need to budget for the uptick, especially when sponsoring multiple family members’ passports.

Feb 21, 2026
WeBoat Brasil Issues PIX-Centric Payment Guide for Foreign Tourists in Rio

WeBoat Brasil Issues PIX-Centric Payment Guide for Foreign Tourists in Rio

Boat-charter marketplace WeBoat Brasil has released a detailed guide for foreign tourists on using PIX, PayPal, Zelle and international cards to pay for services in Rio. The advice—published 20 February—can be repurposed by corporate travel planners to streamline expense handling and reduce cash usage.

Feb 21, 2026
General strike in Argentina grounds dozens of Brazil-Argentina flights, disrupting business travel

General strike in Argentina grounds dozens of Brazil-Argentina flights, disrupting business travel

A 24-hour nationwide strike in Argentina on 19 February led to the cancellation of more than 250 flights, including at least 60 services linking Brazil and Argentina. Airports in São Paulo, Rio, Brasília, Porto Alegre and Florianópolis reported multiple cancellations and delays. LATAM and Gol introduced fee-free rebooking or refund policies. The episode highlights the exposure of Brazilian corporate travel programmes to Argentine industrial action.

Feb 20, 2026

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