Brazil took another step toward re-opening its post-pandemic borders on 24 February 2026 when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that citizens of eight additional countries—including China, Hungary, Denmark, France, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Ireland—may now enter Brazil without a visa for visits of up to 30 days (extendable to 90 days in a 12-month period). The measure is reciprocal in the case of China, which has waived visas for Brazilians since mid-2025, and unilateral for the European and Caribbean nations listed.
In practical terms, the change eliminates the need for travellers from the newly added countries to obtain an e-Visa or appear at a Brazilian consulate before boarding a flight. Business visitors will still have to respect the 30-day limit and refrain from engaging in local employment, but they will be able to attend meetings, sign contracts and participate in trade fairs on nothing more than a stamped entry card. Frequent travellers estimate the saving at roughly US $120 in fees and courier costs per trip, plus an average of two weeks’ lead time.
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Travellers whose nationalities still require documentation—or anyone uncertain about the latest Brazilian entry rules—can streamline the process through VisaHQ’s intuitive platform, which offers real-time guidance, digital applications and concierge support for Brazil: https://www.visahq.com/brazil/ Even when a formal visa is no longer mandatory, the service helps mixed-nationality groups and corporate mobility teams stay compliant and prepared.
Tourism boards expect a tangible economic impact. The Brazilian Association of Hotels projects an additional 220,000 Chinese arrivals in 2026, generating close to R$ 1.4 billion (US $280 million) in direct spending on accommodation alone. The National Confederation of Industry, meanwhile, believes simplified entry rules could accelerate Chinese green-field investment decisions in the semiconductors and electric-vehicle supply chain, especially in São Paulo and Bahia.
Corporate mobility managers should review their traveller profiles and booking tools to ensure the new visa-free options are visible at point of sale. Carriers that already operate between São Paulo and the newly exempt markets—LATAM (SCL-GRU), Air France (CDG-GRU) and China Southern (CAN-GRU via Madrid)—are expected to add capacity for the southern winter peak. Employers should remind staff that proof of onward travel, hotel bookings and health insurance may still be requested by Brazilian border officials, even under the visa-waiver regime.
In practical terms, the change eliminates the need for travellers from the newly added countries to obtain an e-Visa or appear at a Brazilian consulate before boarding a flight. Business visitors will still have to respect the 30-day limit and refrain from engaging in local employment, but they will be able to attend meetings, sign contracts and participate in trade fairs on nothing more than a stamped entry card. Frequent travellers estimate the saving at roughly US $120 in fees and courier costs per trip, plus an average of two weeks’ lead time.
Travellers whose nationalities still require documentation—or anyone uncertain about the latest Brazilian entry rules—can streamline the process through VisaHQ’s intuitive platform, which offers real-time guidance, digital applications and concierge support for Brazil: https://www.visahq.com/brazil/ Even when a formal visa is no longer mandatory, the service helps mixed-nationality groups and corporate mobility teams stay compliant and prepared.
Tourism boards expect a tangible economic impact. The Brazilian Association of Hotels projects an additional 220,000 Chinese arrivals in 2026, generating close to R$ 1.4 billion (US $280 million) in direct spending on accommodation alone. The National Confederation of Industry, meanwhile, believes simplified entry rules could accelerate Chinese green-field investment decisions in the semiconductors and electric-vehicle supply chain, especially in São Paulo and Bahia.
Corporate mobility managers should review their traveller profiles and booking tools to ensure the new visa-free options are visible at point of sale. Carriers that already operate between São Paulo and the newly exempt markets—LATAM (SCL-GRU), Air France (CDG-GRU) and China Southern (CAN-GRU via Madrid)—are expected to add capacity for the southern winter peak. Employers should remind staff that proof of onward travel, hotel bookings and health insurance may still be requested by Brazilian border officials, even under the visa-waiver regime.
