Brazil targets long-haul markets as tourism rebounds
Federal Police end strike, averting passport-service disruption
Brazil suspends taxes on jet fuel and unlocks R$ 9 billion credit to cool soaring airfares
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All immigration fees in Brazil must now be paid through PagTesouro digital gateway
From this week, GRU slips for visas and residence services can only be created and paid in the PagTesouro portal, replacing paper bank forms and enabling Pix and credit-card settlement. The move accelerates case processing but obliges HR teams and assignees to adopt gov.br digital IDs and update their internal compliance check-lists.
European airport gridlock cancels 172 flights and delays 1,475—Brazilian travellers caught in the crossfire
A staffing and weather crisis paralysed Europe’s air-traffic network on 6 April, cancelling 172 flights and delaying nearly 1,500. Many Brazilians connecting through London, Madrid and Rome missed onward legs, triggering duty-of-care and cost-containment challenges for employers.
Ireland keeps Brazil on expanded 62-country visa-free list after April policy update
Dublin’s revised visa schedule, published on 6 April, confirms that Brazilians remain visa-exempt for short stays in Ireland despite forthcoming EU border IT changes. The decision secures hassle-free entry for business travellers and students and removes a potential administrative hurdle for companies managing regional assignments.