Brazil’s visa‑free policy for Chinese nationals is imminent! Travel to Brazil for trade shows, business inspections, and investment will usher in new opportunities.

On January 23, 2026, local time, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that Brazil will grant visa‑free entry to Chinese citizens for short stays. This decision constitutes a reciprocal measure in response to China’s visa‑free policy for Brazilian nationals, which has been in effect since 2025, and aims to further enhance people-to-people exchanges and cooperation across various sectors between the two countries. The specific visa categories to which this policy applies, its effective date, and the detailed implementation rules will be officially announced by the Brazilian government at a later date.

The introduction of these visa‑facilitation measures is expected to create more efficient conditions for China–Brazil cooperation in the economic, trade, scientific, technological, cultural, and professional spheres, particularly benefiting enterprises and institutions that engage in frequent cross‑border business travel and professional exchanges.

Following the official implementation of the policy, Chinese personnel traveling to Brazil for business visits, technical exchanges, and participation in international exhibitions will enjoy greater convenience. Brazil is a key market in South America, and its flagship trade shows exert influence across the surrounding region. Against this backdrop, the 2026 Hospitalar International Medical Equipment Exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil, deserves close attention.