Brazil and European Union seal updated short-stay visa-waiver accord
Brazil opens visa-free doors to eight new markets, including China, France and Ireland
Brazil–Mexico customs-cooperation pact promises faster border clearance for supply-chain travellers
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Chile tax-treaty protocol cuts withholding for Brazilian assignees
Decree 12 863 amends the Brazil–Chile tax treaty, reducing withholding on technical services to 10 % and clarifying tax treatment for remote and short-term assignees. Multinationals stand to cut assignment costs but must enhance time-tracking ahead of joint audits planned for 2027.
Poland agreement finalises Brazil’s 2026 tax-treaty refresh cycle
Brazil and Poland have concluded their first tax treaty via Decree 12 865, lowering withholding rates and clarifying treatment of stock options and pension income for cross-border staff. While the pact promises assignment savings, companies must prepare for Poland’s strict anti-abuse scrutiny.
Brazil Waives Short-Stay Visas for Citizens of Eight New Countries
Effective 2 March 2026, Brazil scrapped short-stay visa requirements for citizens of eight additional countries, including China, France and Ireland, allowing 30-day visa-free visits renewable up to 90 days annually. The waiver supports Brazil’s post-pandemic tourism revival and makes last-minute business travel far easier for executives from the newly-exempt markets. Mobility teams must update compliance rules but should still brief travellers on proof-of-funds and onward-ticket checks.
Mandatory Digital Hotel-Guest Registry Pushed Back 60 Days as Brazil Fine-Tunes FNRH Platform
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism delayed the mandatory start of its nationwide digital hotel-guest registry (FNRH Digital) by 60 days on 2 March 2026 to fix technical issues and expand training. The extension gives hotels until late May to integrate with the platform, which promises faster check-ins and real-time data for security agencies. Mobility managers should check venue readiness and encourage travellers to activate Gov.br digital IDs.
LATAM to Lift Domestic Capacity 9 % in H1 2026, Adding Flights from São Paulo and Brasília Hubs
On 2 March 2026 LATAM said it will increase its Brazilian domestic flight schedule by 9 % in the first half of the year, adding multiple frequencies from São Paulo and Brasília and boosting the Belém–Macapá route. The expansion improves connectivity for corporate travellers and signals confidence in Brazil’s recovering business-travel market.