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Europe’s New Biometric Entry/Exit System Goes Live — What Brazilian Travellers Need to Know
Europe has switched to a fully digital border regime, replacing passport stamps with biometric registration for all non-EU visitors, including Brazilians. Longer queues are expected in the short term and the automated system will strictly enforce the 90/180-day rule, demanding closer itinerary management by travellers and employers.
LATAM to Launch São Paulo Links to Amsterdam, Brussels and Cape Town, Expanding Brazil’s Global Connectivity
LATAM will open direct São Paulo routes to Amsterdam, Brussels and Cape Town from August 2026, adding 320 000 seats and giving Brazilian companies faster access to Benelux and Southern Africa. The expansion strengthens São Paulo’s position as Latin America’s prime long-haul hub.
US Citizens Top List of Foreigners Denied Entry to Brazil as Post-Visa Refusals Spike
New data reveal 431 U.S. citizens were refused entry at Brazil’s busiest airport in the past year, a sharp rise since Brazil reinstated visas in 2025. The figures highlight compliance risks for companies sending U.S. employees to Brazil without valid e-visas.
Praia–Recife Flights Resume, Opening Two-Way Tourism and Investment Corridor between Cabo Verde and Brazil
Cabo Verde Airlines has restarted direct flights between Praia and Recife, restoring an important cultural and business bridge after five years. The new service cuts journey times, supports Northeastern Brazil’s tourism ambitions and offers companies a faster West-Africa connection.