Portugal scraps postal visa applications for Brazilians, mandates in-person filing from 17 April 2026
Nation-wide freeze on Brazilian passport appointments threatens outbound travel
Brazil grants 90-day visa-free entry to South African visitors
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Gulf airspace turmoil ripples into Brazil, canceling more than 25 long-haul flights
Middle-East airspace closures continue to play havoc with Brazil’s long-haul connectivity. On 11 March at least 25 Brazil-linked flights operated by Qatar Airways, Emirates, LATAM and others have been cancelled or heavily delayed. Travellers should confirm flight status and use flexible tickets as airlines update schedules daily.
Egypt raises visa-on-arrival fee to USD 30, impacting Brazilian tourists and trade missions
Egypt quietly increased its visa-on-arrival fee from USD 25 to USD 30 on 1 March 2026. The change applies to Brazilian nationals among others and could raise costs for leisure groups and trade missions. Travellers are urged to consider the e-visa to bypass airport payment lines and ensure correct authorisation for business activity.
Federal Police Work-to-Rule Halts New Brazilian Passport Appointments Nationwide
Federal Police delegates began a national mobilisation on 9 March 2026, immediately freezing new passport-appointment slots across Brazil. Only urgent cases will be processed, creating fresh uncertainty for travellers and expatriate assignments while delegates lobby for a crime-fighting fund.
Portugal Scraps Postal Visa Applications for Brazilians, Mandates In-Person Biometrics
From 17 April 2026 Brazilians must file Portuguese visa applications in person; the postal option ends. Lisbon says in-person biometrics will cut fraud and reduce incomplete files, but companies will face added travel costs and scheduling headaches for staff on assignment. The move could influence other Schengen consulates handling high Brazilian volumes.