U.S. rolls out US$750 ‘fast-track’ interview pilot for Brazilian B1/B2 visa applicants
Burst pipe forces partial closure of Porto Alegre’s Salgado Filho Airport; flights remain on schedule
Wave of Cancellations Hits Brazilian Airports on 2 July, Disrupting 292 Flights
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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.
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.