Brazilian authorities reportedly turning away pregnant Russian women to curb birth tourism

Brazilian border officials have reportedly begun refusing entry to pregnant Russian women in an effort to combat birth tourism, according to Russian media reports citing travel agency sources.

Under Brazilian law, children born on national territory automatically receive citizenship, granting parents a streamlined pathway to permanent residency and naturalization. Following similar policy enforcement in Argentina and Chile, border control personnel in Brazil have allegedly detained and turned back several pregnant Russian nationals upon arrival at immigration checkpoints.

Agencies facilitating birth travel services reported a sudden surge in entry rejections at Brazilian airports. Migration authorities in South America have increasingly intensified border checks against foreign nationals suspected of using tourist visas primarily for birth-related citizenship benefits.

Sources: The Insider