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Japan to Require Electronic Travel Authorization for Brazilians From 2028
Tokyo will introduce a paid Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visa-exempt visitors—including Brazilians—starting in fiscal year 2028. Airlines will have to deny boarding to travellers without prior approval, adding a new compliance step for Brazilian tourists and corporate assignees. Mobility managers should prepare booking systems and budgets now to accommodate the forthcoming requirement.
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Feb 23, 2026
Austria Posts Sharpest January Drop in Asylum Requests Since 2012
New government data show Austria received only 945 asylum applications in January 2026, a 51 percent year-on-year drop and the lowest monthly figure since 2012. Authorities credit tighter border checks, a freeze on refugee family reunification and faster deportations. The decline eases pressure on housing and social services but signals that Vienna is likely to maintain its restrictive stance, with possible knock-on effects for corporate mobility planning.
Feb 23, 2026
China Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Finnish Citizens Under New Nordic Waiver
China has lifted short-stay visa requirements for Finnish passport holders, allowing 30-day business or leisure trips without paperwork until at least the end of 2026. The change slashes lead-times for Finnish companies, is expected to spur a surge in Finnair bookings and positions Helsinki as a prime Europe-Asia hub. Mobility managers should update travel policies but remind employees that longer assignments still require work permits.
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