Nationwide outage of Brazil’s Federal Police immigration platform halts CRNM issuance and appointment scheduling
Nationwide Federal Police system outage stalls immigration procedures across Brazil
Brazilian passport climbs Henley Index as visa-free access reaches 170 destinations
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Brazil promulgates Mercosul accord granting tourists 90-day stays across the bloc
Decree 13.147, published on 11 November, finally enacts the Mercosul accord allowing citizens of member and associated states, including Brazilians, to spend up to 90 days as tourists elsewhere in the bloc without a visa. The move streamlines cross-border business travel within South America and reinforces Brazil’s push for deeper regional mobility.
INMET issues danger-level heavy-rain warning for Bahia, disrupting regional travel
INMET’s ‘Perigo’ heavy-rain alert for Sul Baiano (11 Nov 2026) predicts up to 100 mm of rain and lists flooding, river overflow and landslide risks. Police have slowed traffic on key highways and a regional bus operator has cancelled services, while travel managers are advising staff to defer road trips and review duty-of-care plans. Flight operations remain normal but could face visibility-related disruptions if rain intensifies.
Travel briefing flags heavier airport and road traffic in Brazil ahead of Proclamation Day holiday and major events
Brazil’s daily A1 travel-risk bulletin rates national risk as low but warns that Festuris Gramado, a 15 November public holiday and the Copa do Brasil final will drive heavy passenger flows through major airports and highways. Companies should pad connection times and secure hotel and transport bookings early to avoid disruption.
Brazil’s Federal Police Issues Wave of Residency-Loss Notices in One-Day Compliance Blitz
The Federal Police published more than two dozen public notices on 23 October 2026 revoking foreign nationals’ Brazilian residence permits for non-compliance. Affected individuals have ten days to appeal, after which they face deportation or the need to reapply from abroad. The concentrated release signals tighter, data-driven enforcement and poses operational risks for companies employing expatriates in Brazil.
Polícia Federal Intensifies Enforcement, Publishing Wave of Residency-Permit Revocations
Between 22–23 Oct 2026, Brazil’s Federal Police posted a series of residency-permit revocation and expulsion notices affecting foreign nationals from at least five countries. The blitz signals stricter enforcement of Brazil’s Migration Law and gives impacted individuals only ten days to respond. Employers of expatriates should monitor the PF portal closely and verify that staff meet presence and documentation requirements.
ANAC Registers New Helideck on Petrobras’ Venus Platform, Expanding Offshore Crew Mobility
ANAC’s Portaria 20.220/SIA, published 23 Oct 2026, adds Petrobras’ VENUS platform helideck to Brazil’s official aerodrome registry. The move clears the way for regular helicopter crew-change flights in the Campos Basin, reducing travel times and costs for thousands of offshore workers and opening new business for rotary-wing operators. Companies active in Brazil’s oil-and-gas sector should adjust logistics plans to reflect the new route.