Brazil Activates Simplified World-Cup Visa Regime as Chapter VIII of Law 15.421 Enters Into Force
Federal Police Dismantle Human-Smuggling Rings Moving Brazilians to the United States
Brazil Marks One-Year Countdown to 2027 Women’s World Cup, Unveils Mobility Roadmap
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Brazil Launches National Database of Stolen Phones to Protect Travellers and Residents
Decree 13.034/2026, published on 24 June, establishes a National Database of Restricted Mobile Phones (BNCR). The system unifies police and telecom data, lets travellers verify device status and aims to curb theft-related crime that often affects visitors. Companies can leverage the database to improve duty-of-care protocols ahead of Brazil’s upcoming mega-events.
Customs and Health Regulators Seize 25,000 Illegal E-Cigarettes at Brazilian Ports and Airports
Operation *Rede de Fumaça* led to the seizure of 25,000 e-cigarettes and 107,000 packs of contraband cigarettes on 24 June. Brazil’s strict ban on vaping devices means travellers carrying them risk penalties, and companies should update compliance guidelines accordingly. The action reflects heightened customs enforcement ahead of the peak travel season.
Frontex warns Entry/Exit System queues could last two years as EES enters steady-state rollout
An interview released on 23 June reveals Frontex expects extended border-control queues across Schengen airports for up to two years as the new biometric Entry/Exit System beds in. Brazilian travellers are advised to allow additional time and ensure passports meet stricter validity checks; the statement foreshadows further changes when ETIAS goes live later this year.
Paraná launches one-stop “Balcão de Oportunidades” jobs fair for migrants and refugees
Paraná’s Secretariat of Justice and Citizenship held the June edition of its migrant-focused job fair in Curitiba on 23 June 2026, linking hundreds of refugees and foreign residents with private-sector employers and public services. The event, part of the state’s new one-stop Agency for Migrants, signals an expanding ecosystem of labour-market integration that can benefit businesses seeking talent in southern Brazil.
Brazil’s INSS makes biometric proof mandatory for benefits—migrants receive tailored exemptions
Effective immediately, Brazil’s social-security agency (INSS) requires biometric enrolment for almost all benefit requests. A 23 June ordinance exempts specific groups—including refugees, asylum-seekers, CRNM holders and residents abroad—after advocacy from migrant organisations. Companies must factor the new rule into assignment planning to avoid benefit payment delays for foreign staff.
EU-Brazil Investment Forum spotlights talent mobility clauses ahead of Mercosur deal ratification
The high-level EU-Brazil Investment Forum in Brasília devoted a full session to labour-mobility reforms linked to the pending EU–Mercosur trade agreement. Proposals include 90-day visa-free technical assignments, mutual qualification recognition and a trusted-employer fast track—changes that could dramatically cut deployment lead-times for European and Brazilian firms.