Can I return to China during the epidemic in Brazil? What if the visa is about to expire? -Answers to questions such as connecting flights.

In addition, Brazil in South America has recently become the focus of attention. The spread speed of this country has obviously accelerated, and the number has gradually increased. Regarding these questions, can China people enter or leave the country?

The China Embassy in Brazil's WeChat WeChat official account's "Brazil Tour" shows that the novel coronavirus epidemic is spreading rapidly in Brazil. As of June 2nd, there were more than 555,000 cases of novel coronavirus in Brazil, ranking second among novel coronavirus cases in the world, and fourth in the world after the United States. Affected by the spread of the epidemic, the Brazilian federal government successively adjusted the administrative examination and approval procedures such as entry and exit policies and visa extension acceptance methods during the epidemic. The Embassy in Brazil attaches great importance to the concerns of China citizens in Brazil, and sorts out related issues that have been widely concerned recently. The answer is as follows:

I. On the validity period of tourist visas

Q: I entered Brazil on February 20th with a tourist visa. I can't leave Brazil because of the epidemic. Now I have stayed in Brazil for more than 90 days. Has my visa expired? Will I be punished by the federal police for overstaying?

A: The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security issued Announcement No.20041March 25th, announcing that the issuance of visiting visas (such as tourist visas and business visas) will be suspended from March 1 1 until the end of public health emergencies. After the occurrence of public health emergencies, the calculation shall be resumed according to the guidance issued by the Immigration Bureau. Under the above circumstances, although the actual stay time exceeds 90 days, the visa holder will not be regarded as illegally staying in Pakistan, and will not be punished by the joint police when leaving the country. It is suggested to carefully calculate the remaining days of the visa validity period according to the relevant announcements, and leave the country within the validity period of the visa or apply for visa extension at the Immigration Bureau after the public health emergency.

Two, on the issue of extending the residence permit during the epidemic.

Q: I entered Brazil on a student visa last year, and I have applied for residence. Now my residence certificate is about to expire. What should I do?

A: According to the announcement,no.. Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security 1, during the epidemic, the joint police window was closed to the outside world, and the validity of residence certificates and other documents was automatically extended. Please pay attention to the relevant policy trends, and go to the Immigration Bureau to handle relevant business after the public health emergencies are over according to the guidelines issued by the Immigration Bureau.

Three. Foreign citizens' entry restriction policy

Q: I am a citizen of China with a valid Brazilian visa. Can I go to Brazil now?

A: According to Document No.255 jointly issued by the Ministry of Private Affairs, Justice and Public Security, the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Health of the Brazilian Presidential Office on May 22nd, the Brazilian federal government restricted foreign citizens from entering Brazil through the land, sea and air borders within 30 days from the date of promulgation, and explained the scope of application of the restriction measures. For the exemption scope of entry restrictions, please refer to the Announcement of the Brazilian Federal Government on Updating the Entry Restrictions Policy for Foreign Citizens issued by the Bank of Brazil on May 26th.

Brazil has adjusted its immigration measures to restrict foreign citizens from entering Brazil by land, sea and air.

On May 22nd, the Civil Affairs Office of the Presidential Office of Brazil, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Health jointly issued Document No.255 (abolishing Document No.201of April 24th, Document No.203 of April 28th and Document No.204 of April 29th), and decided to restrict foreign citizens from entering Brazil through land, sea and air ports for 30 days from Friday, May 22nd.

For the inapplicable scope of entry restrictions, please refer to the Announcement of the Brazilian Federal Government on Re-issuing the Entry Restriction Policy for Foreign Citizens issued by Brazil Special Line or http://br.china-embassy.org/chn/lsfw/t1775343.htm. on April 30th.

Temporary restrictions on the entry of foreigners

As of May 2009 19, Brazil has implemented three measures to restrict the entry of foreigners.

Inter-Ministerial Joint Announcement: Announcement No.203 on April 28th (Air Transport, April 29th)

Announcement No.204 on April 24th (land transportation and announcement No.201(sea transportation).

All the above announcements stipulate that foreigners of any nationality will be restricted from entering Brazil for 30 days from that date.

Foreigners who can prove their identity and serve international organizations;

Foreign workers registered with the Brazilian government;

Foreigners with one of the following conditions:

1 is the spouse, partner, child, parent or guardian of a Brazilian citizen;

For the public interest, it has obtained the special entry permit from the Brazilian government;

Hold a national immigration registration card.

Among them, the contents of paragraphs 2 and 5 (2) need further explanation.

Regarding paragraph 2, the clarification document issued by the Labor and Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice indicates that "immigrants who have obtained the right of residence in Brazil" should be understood as foreigners who have registered with the federal police and thus obtained the right of residence. According to the lawyer, this is similar to Item 3(5) ("Foreigners with National Immigration Registration Card").

4. If entry is really necessary, you can apply for special permission according to the public interest.

Regarding the content of Article 5 (2) ("public interest"), the clarification document suggests that the relevant parties should contact the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explain the fact that there is a public interest and obtain a special entry permit according to the specific circumstances. The clarification document suggests that during the epidemic period, the Brazilian government will regularly issue decrees on basic economic activities, and relevant parties should apply for special approval of public interests on this basis. For the latest relevant regulations, see Presidential Decree 10. 10.344 was released on May 1 1 day, 2020.

5. The Labour and Immigration Bureau will still accept immigration-related applications, but the approval results will be suspended.

The technical guidance documentNo. 1 issued by the Labor and Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice of Brazil in 2020 stipulates: "The examination and approval results of the early application for residence permit received by the Labor and Immigration Bureau will be suspended, but the labor and residence examination and approval office will continue to analyze the relevant applications and make an individual assessment of the special circumstances and emergencies that the applicant can fully prove."

Therefore, enterprises with relevant needs can still submit residence applications related to work visas as usual, including initial applications, extension applications and time limit change applications. The Labor and Immigration Bureau will still accept applications, analyze materials and request supplementary documents when necessary. Only suspend the approval result.

Lawyers suggest that if enterprises plan to send employees to work in Brazil in the next few months, it is best to apply as soon as possible to avoid delaying residence approval.

Applications for extension of residence and change of type should also be submitted as usual. Moreover, under the current circumstances, it is particularly important to do so: if the right to work and live is about to expire in the next few months, the receipt of the extension application submitted to the relevant departments can ensure that the relevant personnel can legally stay in Pakistan before the approval results are obtained.

During the epidemic, can I apply for a special license from the Labor and Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice and publish the results on the grounds of "public interest"? The answer is yes. It is suggested that such individual applications should be based on the decrees issued by the government on a regular basis to determine the basic economic activities during the epidemic. For the latest relevant regulations, see Presidential Decree 10. 10.344 was released on May 1 1 day, 2020.

Knowledge: Brazil's main public institutions that manage immigration and immigration affairs.

Federal police: responsible for managing the entry and exit of personnel and the stay of foreigners in Brazil, including approving the request of holders of tourist or business visas to extend their stay in Brazil. Its duties also include registering immigrants and issuing them with "national immigration registration cards"; Responsible for receiving applications for family reunion and naturalization and registering such cases.

Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: responsible for issuing various visas, including visiting visas and work visas, so that relevant personnel can travel to Brazil. The main reception channels are Brazilian embassies and consulates abroad.

Labor Migration Bureau of Brazilian Ministry of Justice: responsible for the approval, extension and type conversion of all work-related residence applications.

Four. Transit in Brazil

Q: I am in another company.

A: According to Announcement No.255 of May 22nd, the Brazilian government only allows "international transit passengers who do not leave the international transit zone and are allowed to enter the destination country" to transit in Pakistan. Transit passengers are not allowed to leave the international transit zone and enter Brazil through customs to retrieve their luggage or check in. At present, the air tickets of most South American countries-Sao Paulo-transit country-China have not been connected. When you transfer at Sao Paulo International Airport, you need to enter the country to pick up your luggage, check in again, and even need to change the terminal. It is recommended not to buy multiple unconnected flights to transit back to China. Before purchasing air tickets, check with airlines repeatedly to analyze whether the situation meets the inapplicable scope of relevant entry restrictions. Otherwise, you will face the dilemma of being stranded in the airport transit area because you missed your ticket or the next flight was suddenly cancelled while waiting for your connecting flight, and you may bear civil, administrative or criminal responsibilities.

In addition, it is understood that some lawless elements took advantage of everyone's anxiety during the epidemic and recently frequently committed fraud on the grounds of "charter flights". The Embassy in Brazil reminds everyone not to listen to rumors, not to disclose personal documents to others easily, or even to transfer money to others.