Brazil Opens Visa-Free Entry to Eight New Countries in Bid to Super-Charge Tourism and Business Travel
Emirates and Qatar Airways Flights Divert Back to Brazil After Middle-East Airspace Closure
Roll-Out of Brazil’s Mandatory Digital Hotel Registration System Deferred by 60 Days
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São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport Reports 56% Surge in Movements, Cements Role as Brazil’s Private-Aviation Gateway
Movements at São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport rose almost 56 % in 2025, reinforcing the airport’s stature as Brazil’s leading business-aviation gateway. Faster immigration clearance and 24/7 customs make it an attractive option for corporate travellers and relocation flights.
Registration Opens for 2026 First-Semester Celpe-Bras Portuguese-Proficiency Exam
Online registration for the Celpe-Bras Portuguese-language exam—mandatory for many residency and professional processes—will remain open until 6 March. Mobility managers should align exam dates with visa-application timelines, as July score releases can affect Q3 deployment plans.
São Paulo’s Immigration Museum Launches March Educational Tours Highlighting Brazil’s Migration Story
Throughout March, São Paulo’s Immigration Museum is running bilingual weekend tours that explore Brazil’s migration history and provide practical integration tips for newcomers. Mobility teams can leverage the programme as part of intercultural-training packages for incoming assignees.
Brazil Adds Eight New Countries to Visa-Free List to Boost Tourism and Business
Effective 24 February 2026, Brazil has waived short-term visa requirements for citizens of China, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and the Bahamas. The unilateral move (reciprocal for China) allows stays of up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days a year, and is designed to stimulate tourism and business travel. Companies can expect easier executive visits but must still monitor activities that could require work authorisation.
Shutdown of U.S. Accelerated Entry System Creates Long Queues for Brazilian Travellers
On 28 February 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection suspended all Trusted Traveller fast-track lanes because of the ongoing federal shutdown. Brazilian nationals must now clear regular immigration queues, with reported wait times of 90 minutes or more at key hubs. Corporate travel managers should adjust itineraries and advise staff until the programme reopens.