EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement Enters Provisional Force, Unlocking Smoother Executive Mobility Between Brazil and Europe
The EU-Mercosur Association Agreement began provisional application on 1 May 2026, immediately activating a dedicated mobility chapter that introduces 10-day priority visas, new visa-waiver categories and a trusted-employer scheme for Brazilian and EU companies. The changes promise faster deployment of executives and specialists, lower compliance costs and simpler cross-border assignments, making it a landmark development for corporate mobility teams.
May 2, 2026