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Brazil is adjusting its rules for the entry of transit passengers without visas,…
Brazil is adjusting its rules for the entry of transit passengers without visas, starting on August 26, 2024, as a measure to combat migrant smuggling and trafficking. The new rule requires passengers without visas, whose destination is another country, to continue their…
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Brazil is adjusting its rules for the entry of transit passengers without visas, starting on August 26, 2024, as a measure to combat migrant smuggling and trafficking. The new rule requires passengers without visas, whose destination is another country, to continue their journey or return to their place of origin, rather than remaining in the transit areas of Brazilian airports, such as Guarulhos. The decision was made after identifying an increase in migrant flows, especially from Southeast Asia, using Brazil as an illegal route, taking advantage of gaps in the refugee system. Airlines will now be responsible for ensuring that these passengers reach their destinations. The change aims to prevent Brazil from being exploited by criminal organisations that facilitate irregular migration through fraudulent use of the refugee system. Federal Police investigations revealed that many migrants use Brazil as a starting point to head to the United States and Canada via dangerous routes like Darién. The increase in refugee claims, from 69 in 2013 to over 4,000 in 2023, highlights the abusive use of this mechanism, prompting the implementation of these new rules. Legal guidance can help clarify the applicable rules, the risks involved, and the next step that best fits your situation.
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