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Brazil Takes SEI Offline to Patch Global PHP Flaw, Slowing Visa and Work-Permit Filings
A critical PHP security flaw forced Brazil’s government to pull the SEI workflow system offline from 22 to 26 October 2026. SEI underpins most immigration and visa processes, so the shutdown is delaying work-permit approvals and residence services. Employers should expect extended processing times and adjust mobilisation plans accordingly.
Updated digital-nomad visa guide highlights new online filing and tax triggers for remote workers in Brazil
A newly updated Expat.com guide explains that Brazil now issues digital-nomad visas (VITEM XIV) fully online to visitor-visa-exempt nationals, details the USD 1,500 monthly income requirement, and warns that staying 184 days makes the holder a Brazilian tax resident. The information helps employers reduce lead times but also flags compliance traps around sworn translations and tax filings.