Brazil Tightens Entry Rules for Asian Nationals Amid Refugee Surge

New visa restrictions aim to manage the influx of migrants using Brazil as a transit point to the US and Canada.

Brazil will impose new visa requirements for certain Asian countries starting Monday.
The decision follows a significant rise in refugee applications at Sao Paulo's international airport.
Over 6,300 migrants have applied for refugee status in Brazil this year, more than double the 2023 total.
Authorities are concerned about the use of Brazil as a stopover for irregular migration routes to North America.
The new rules will not affect travelers from countries currently exempt from Brazilian visas.