Lula and Lee Upgrade Ties and Revive Korea–Mercosur Trade Talks
GOL Adds Manaus–Fortaleza and Boosts Boa Vista–Brasília Frequencies
Brazil Grants Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Citizens, Aiming for Record Tourism in 2026
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UK’s Digital Border Launch on 25 February Will Require eVisas or ETAs for Brazilians
From 25 February 2026, Brazilians must secure a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation online before travel. The shift to a fully digital border ends passport stamps and could catch unprepared travellers and employers off guard.
Japan Plans ESTA-Style Travel Authorisation Covering Brazil and 73 Other Visa-Waiver Countries
Tokyo will introduce a mandatory electronic travel authorisation for visa-waiver nationals—including Brazilians—starting in 2028. The plan tightens pre-departure screening but keeps short-stay access intact, giving companies two years to build the requirement into travel policies.
Guarulhos Reclaims Title as Latin America’s Busiest Airport, Plans R$ 2.5 Billion Expansion
Handling 47.2 million passengers last year, Guarulhos has regained its regional crown and unveiled a multi-billion-real expansion that will reshape capacity and route planning for Brazilian and multinational companies alike.
U.S. Suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, Complicating Brazilian Travel Plans
The DHS has halted TSA PreCheck and Global Entry amid a funding deadlock, lengthening airport wait times. Although Brazilians cannot enrol in Global Entry, many rely on the programmes when connecting through U.S. hubs; companies should revise travel schedules accordingly.