Passport Appointments Frozen Nationwide as Federal Police Begin Work-to-Rule Action
Portugal Scraps Postal Visa Filing for Brazilians, Forcing In-Person Appointments at VFS Centres
Brazil Grants 90-Day Visa-Free Entry to South Africans in Bid to Deepen Trade Links
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Argentina Grants Asylum to Brazilian January-8 Rioter, Testing Extradition Channel
Argentina has granted asylum to a Brazilian fugitive convicted over the 2023 Brasília riots, defying Brazil’s extradition request. The precedent may encourage other politically exposed Brazilians to seek refuge across the border and could prompt tighter cross-border checks, adding uncertainty for corporate transfers within MERCOSUR.
Portugal ends postal visa applications for Brazilians
From 17 April 2026, Brazilians will no longer be able to courier Portuguese visa applications; they must appear in person at VFS Global centres or consulates. Lisbon says in-person biometrics will cut fraud and incomplete files, but Brazilian companies must now fund extra travel and time off work so staff can attend appointments. The move aligns Portugal with other Schengen countries and signals a wider EU trend toward face-to-face visa processing.