Brazil - Updated Visa Requirements for Chinese Seafarers

As mentioned in previous News Alerts concerning Brazilian immigration controls (available here), there is a visa exemption for Chinese crew serving on board Chinese flagged vessels. The Brazilian immigration authorities have now broadened the visa exemption for seafarers serving on ships flying the flags of administrative and autonomous regions of the People's Republic of China and holding Chinese seafarer passports.  For details, please refer to the news article from Representações Proinde Ltda, a correspondent in Brazil, available here.

Members and Assureds should take note of the above and liaise with local agents and correspondents, where appropriate, to allow sufficient time to ensure compliance and avoid any fines.