Brazil to restrict entry of immigrants without visas
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has announced that, as of Monday (Aug. 26), transit passengers arriving in Brazil without a visa and whose final destination is another country will be required to continue their journey or return to their place of origin.Passengers without a visa to enter Brazil who remain in the international transit area of Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo, or other airports with international connections, will be denied entry, according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security sent to Agência Brasil.According to the ministry, Brazilian legislation does not require a visa for passengers making connections or stopovers, provided they remain in the international transit area. “The intent of this legislation is to streamline the process f...