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“Green travel” of immigration: 72% of visas are for workers from Asia, 25% from Africa

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Briefings

A Brazilian immigration protocol received over 21,600 applications in 1.5 years, resulting in 12,000 visas granted. The vast majority of these permits were issued to workers from Asia (72%) and Africa (25%), with agriculture and construction accounting for 92% of the total. The data reflects a snapshot from October 2026, showing a significant shift in visa distribution toward Asian labor markets.

Key points

• The protocol for hiring workers in countries of origin received over 21,600 applications in 1.5 years.
• 12,000 visas were granted, with 72% awarded to workers from Asia and 25% to workers from Africa.

Context

This data represents a snapshot of Brazil's immigration system from October 2026, highlighting a substantial increase in visa applications and a clear demographic trend favoring Asian labor markets.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single snapshot from October 2026 and does not include data on visa rejection rates, specific regional breakdowns within Asia, or the reasons for visa denials.

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