Government Bans Foreigners from Entering Brazil by Plane for Another 30 Days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Federal Government has extended the ban on foreigners of any nationality from entering Brazil by international flights for a further 30 days.
The ordinance with the measure was published in an extra edition of the Federal Gazette on Tuesday, April 28th.
The restriction began on March 30th and was enacted due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, following the National Health Surveillance Agency’s (ANVISA) advice.
According to the text, there are a number of exceptions to the restriction. These are the exceptions:
- Brazilian naturalized citizens;
- Immigrants with permanent residence in Brazil;
- Professionals on missions at the service of international organizations;
- Accredited employees of the Brazilian government;
- Spouses, partners, children, parents or guardians of Brazilians;
- Holders of a National Migration Registry;
- Cargo transportation;
- Passengers in international transit provided they do not leave the international area of airports and that the country of destination allows their entry;
- Technical landing to refuel, when there is no need for passengers of restricted nationalities to deplane.
Foreigners who fail to comply with the order will be “held liable in a civil, administrative and criminal charge; repatriated or immediately deported; prevented from seeking refuge”, according to the text.
Furthermore, the ordinance clarifies that foreigners who are in one of Brazil’s land border countries and “need to cross it in order to board a return flight to their country of residence may enter the country upon authorization from the Federal Police”.
Source: InfoMoney
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