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The Brazil Under-20 international looked set for a move to Loftus Road in the wake of Mark Hughes' appointment as the club's new manager.
Although QPR had reached agreement with Sao Paulo over a deal, it hinged on the 20-year-old being given the go-ahead to play in England.
A work permit hearing was held on Monday when it was determined Henrique did not satisfy the required criteria.
A QPR spokesman said: "He didn't get a work permit for various reasons."
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Among those reasons were the fact the player still has limited experience in club football, and because he has not yet made his debut for the senior Brazil team.
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