Domestic airfares in Brazil jump 11.2 % as jet-fuel costs bite
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Senate extends duty-free threshold on small international parcels, deferring ‘taxa das blusinhas’ comeback to September
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EU biometric border checks trigger summer-queue warnings—what Brazilian travellers need to know
Industry associations warned on 6 July that the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System is already producing queues of up to three hours at major hubs, risking missed connections for non-EU passengers—among them hundreds of thousands of Brazilian tourists and executives headed to the Schengen Area this peak season.
Updated guide to Brazil’s eVisa highlights stricter photo rules ahead of October rollout for US, Canada and Australia
A 6 July industry guide confirms that Brazil’s eVisa—mandatory from 1 October for US, Canadian and Australian visitors—has stricter automated checks on photo quality. Mobility managers should build in extra lead time to avoid application rejections that could derail short-notice travel.
Brazil and France seal visa-free travel deal for Brazilians visiting French Guiana
Brazil has ratified an accord with France that scraps short-stay visas for Brazilians entering French Guiana from 1 August 2026. The waiver is expected to boost legal cross-border travel, spur regional commerce in Amapá and simplify mobility for companies operating on both sides of the frontier. Firms should update travel policies to reflect the new rules.
Brazil travel-risk score steady at ‘standard precautions’ in latest LockdownMeter update
The 5 July LockdownMeter daily refresh keeps Brazil at a low travel-risk score of 4/100, signalling ‘standard precautions’ and no extraordinary curbs on mobility. Sub-indices for fuel, supply chain and lockdown risk remain single-digit, easing corporate travel-approval hurdles and potentially lowering hardship allowances for assignees.
July ‘feriadão’ confirmed in three Brazilian states—plan assignments accordingly
The federal government’s 5 July decree confirms long-weekend bridge days around state holidays in São Paulo (9–12 July), Bahia (2–5 July) and Maranhão (27–30 July). Closures of immigration and customs offices and a surge in domestic travel demand could disrupt assignee onboarding and corporate travel plans, so employers should adjust schedules and book transport early.