Brazil Showcases New Visa-Free Access at ITB China 2026
Chinese Skilled Workers Now Top Work-Visa Stats, Topping 1,000 Arrivals a Month
Paraná Launches ‘Balcão de Oportunidades’ Job Fair for Migrants and Refugees
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Visa Infinite Fast Pass Hits 3 Million Users at São Paulo-Guarulhos
Visa and GRU Airport reported on 26 May that the Visa Infinite Fast Pass security lane has handled over 3 million passengers at São Paulo-Guarulhos, with uptake up sharply in 2026. The scheme reduces security wait times and is set to roll out to more Brazilian airports, offering time-saving benefits for frequent business travellers.
Brazil launches tourism charm-offensive in China after dropping visa requirement
Tourism Minister Gustavo Feliciano is in Beijing to capitalise on Brazil’s new visa-free regime for Chinese visitors, effective 11 May 2026. China arrivals are already up 33.6 percent this year; the government is courting airlines with slot incentives and planning an Embratur office in Shanghai to double visitor numbers by 2028. The push eases travel for corporate buyers and could unlock new cargo and passenger routes, benefiting exporters and the MICE sector.
Chinese specialists now dominate Brazil’s foreign work-visa statistics
Official figures reveal that Brazil now issues more than 1,000 work visas a month to Chinese nationals, who made up 38 percent of all foreign hires in Q1 2026. Projects such as BYD’s EV plant in Bahia are driving demand for technical transferees, fueling economic activity but also labour-market tensions. Companies must watch Brazil’s foreign-labour quotas to stay compliant as Chinese investment accelerates.