France Lifts Visa Requirement for Brazilians Visiting French Guiana
France Lifts Visa Requirement for Brazilians Visiting French Guiana From 31 July
Wave of Cancellations Hits Brazilian Airports on 2 July, Disrupting 292 Flights
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France waives visa requirement for Brazilians entering French Guiana from 31 July
Starting 31 July, Brazilian citizens will no longer need a visa for trips of up to 90 days to French Guiana. The waiver, signed on 1 July, aims to boost legal travel, cut red tape for border communities and strengthen joint policing against trafficking. Businesses expect lower compliance costs and new tourism products between Amapá and the French territory.
U.S. rolls out US$750 ‘fast-track’ interview pilot for Brazilian B1/B2 visa applicants
The U.S. consular posts in Brazil have introduced a paid ‘priority interview’ lane for B1/B2 visas, cutting waits to about ten days for an extra US$750. The pilot eases a major pain point for Brazilian tourists and corporate travellers but does not influence approval decisions. If uptake is positive, Washington may extend the fast-track model to work visas.
US Introduces US$750 ‘Priority Interview’ Fee for Brazilian B1/B2 Visa Applicants
A new State Department pilot lets Brazilians pay an extra US$750 to secure expedited B1/B2 visa interviews, slashing waits from months to days. The optional fee—effective 2 July—does not affect approval chances but increases the total cost of obtaining a U.S. visitor visa, a factor corporate travel managers must budget for.
LATAM inaugurates three new long-haul routes from São Paulo, lifting Brazil’s network to a record 31 international destinations
On 1–2 July, LATAM Airlines Brasil opened nonstop flights from São Paulo to Cape Town, Punta Cana and Ushuaia, pushing its international network from Brazil to a historic 31 cities. The mixed Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 operation reduces travel times for leisure and business passengers and reinforces Guarulhos as a continental hub.
LATAM Inaugurates Direct São Paulo–Punta Cana Flight, Unlocking New Leisure Corridor
On 1 July, LATAM launched nonstop flights from São Paulo to Punta Cana, operating five times weekly and significantly cutting journey times to the Dominican Republic. The service strengthens Brazil’s leisure connectivity, offers new options for corporate incentives, and signals LATAM’s focus on south-south routes.
Justice Ministry Trains NGOs for Brazil’s Community-Sponsorship Refugee Programme
Brazil intensified its shift toward community-based refugee reception by training civil-society partners on 1 July under the National Humanitarian Reception Programme. The model gives newcomers structured support from arrival to labour market integration and offers employers a streamlined path to recruit work-authorised refugees.
TAP Air Portugal touches down in Curitiba, giving Paraná its first direct link to Europe
Curitiba has entered the long-haul map with TAP’s new four-weekly A321LR service to Lisbon, inaugurated on 2 July. The flight cuts travel times for exporters and expatriates, boosts inbound tourism and underscores airlines’ growing appetite for Brazil’s secondary markets.
GOL to Enter Long-Haul Market with Rio–New York Service Starting 8 July
Aviation Week confirms that GOL will inaugurate Rio–New York JFK flights on 8 July, its first true long-haul service. The move expands corporate travel options between Brazil and the U.S., deepens GOL’s partnership with Delta and signals fiercer competition on key trans-Atlantic business routes.
RIOgaleão forecasts 1.7 million passengers in July peak, international traffic up 19 % on 2025
Galeão airport projects 1.7 million passengers in July 2026, led by a 19 % surge in international traffic aided by new long-haul routes. The forecast underscores tightening seat supply for business travellers and reflects Rio’s renewed push to regain hub status.
Burst pipe forces partial closure of Porto Alegre’s Salgado Filho Airport; flights remain on schedule
A ruptured water pipe caused ceiling damage and partial flooding at Porto Alegre’s Salgado Filho Airport on 2 July. Areas of the terminal were cordoned off, but flights operated normally. Travellers should expect detours inside the building while repairs and safety checks are completed.
Brazil and France Scrap Visa Requirement for Trips to French Guiana
Brazil and France signed an agreement on 1 July eliminating the short-stay visa for Brazilian visitors to French Guiana, effective 1 August 2026. The move is expected to boost tourism, cut red tape for cross-border business and support EU–Mercosur trade flows via the Oyapock corridor.
Brazilian Passport Climbs to #2 in Latin America in New Global Mobility Ranking
A new Global Passport Index places Brazil’s passport 49th worldwide and 2nd in Latin America, citing expanded visa-waiver deals and improved economic indicators. The upgrade reduces friction for corporate travellers and strengthens Brazil’s appeal for internationally mobile talent.
Brazil’s Federal Police Step Up Compliance: New Expulsions and Residence Cancellations Published Online
Brazil’s Federal Police posted new expulsion orders and residence-permit cancellations on 30 June–1 July, underscoring stricter enforcement of the Migration Law. Multinationals must track the online notices and tighten document-control processes to avoid sudden loss of key foreign staff.