Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Nationals from certain countries require consultation with,
and approval from, the Brazilian Ministry of External
Relations, prior to being issued with visas. In these cases an
extra fee applies and the processing time is a minimum
of 15 days. For further details, check with the nearest
Consulate or Consular section of Embassy.
Passports valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
required by all except nationals of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay
and Uruguay arriving in Brazil directly from their own
countries and holding a national identity card.
Persons under 18 years of age when not accompanied by both
parents must have a birth certificate (an original or
authenticated photocopy). This must be in Portuguese, English,
Spanish or French, otherwise an official translation must be
presented as well. When travelling alone or with one parent, a
declaration from the absent parent(s) must be presented
authorising the journey and giving the name and address of the
person in Brazil who will be responsible for the minor. In the
case of divorced or deceased parents, papers attesting to full
custody must be presented.
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals
mentioned under passport exemptions above;
(b) 1.
nationals of EU countries for touristic stays of up to 90
days;
(c) nationals of Andorra, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hungary, Iceland, Israel,
Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia,
Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, San Marino,
Slovenia, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand,
Trinidad & Tobago, Vatican City and Venezuela for
touristic stays of up to 90 days;
(d) transit passengers
continuing their journey to a third country by the same or
first connecting flight, provided holding onward documentation
and not leaving the airport.
(a) Visa exemptions mentioned above are for touristic
purposes only. All those travelling on business do need
a visa (except 2. nationals of the UK, members of the
EU, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hungary,
Iceland, Israel, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Norway, Paraguay,
Peru, Philippines, Poland, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa,
Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay and Vatican City. The
length of stay permitted is normally up to 90 days but can be
extended to a maximum of 180 days in any 12-month period). (b)
All travellers must be in possession of onward or return
tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Tourist: cost varies according to nationality; the
consular fee for a tourist visa is $16. Prices, based on
reciprocity, are $24 (for nationals of Mexico and Korea (Rep
of); $28 (for nationals of Australia); $32 (for nationals of
Canada and Nigeria); $36 (for nationals of the USA); $40 (for
nationals of Japan and Russian Federation) and $16 (for other
nationals). Business: $48 (£36 for nationals of the
USA). Transit: contact the Consulate for details of
cost.
Postal applications cost an additional $8.
90 days from date of issue. Tourist visas can be used for
multiple entry within the period of validity. For an extension
of the up to 3-month Tourist visa, apply in Brazil.
Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy).
Tourist/Transit: (a) Valid passport for at
least six months. (b) Application form. (c) Proof of
sufficient funds to cover duration of stay or return or
onward tickets (photocopy, or letter from carrier giving
flight details). (d) 1 passport-size photo. (e) Certificate of
vaccination if necessary. (f) Fee (paid at any post office
with a Giro slip obtainable from the Consulate).
Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter from applicant’s company
stating the purpose and duration of the visit and confirming
financial responsibility for the applicant. (Visas will not be
granted if the passport expires within 6 months.)
For postal applications, travellers should also submit a
special delivery or guaranteed delivery, self-addressed,
pre-paid envelope and a written request stating nationality,
status and length of residence in the UK (where applicable)
and validity of the British visa (where applicable).
Depends on nationality. Usually 3 working days but longer
by post; a minimum of 10 working days is required for business
visas.
Apply to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
SCN, Quadra 02, Bloco ‘G’, CEP 70712-907 Brasilia, DF,
Brazil
Tel: (61) 429 7777. Fax: (61) 429 7910.
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.embratur.gov.br/
Also
in: Rio de Janeiro (tel: (21) 2509 6017; e-mail: [email protected]).
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all
travellers over nine months old arriving within from infected
regions. The following areas are regarded as infected: Angola,
Bolivia, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana,
Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Congo
(Dem. Rep.). Vaccination is strongly recommended for those
intending to visit rural areas in the states of Acre, Amapá,
Amazonas, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul,
Para�, Rondônia, Roraima, Toncantins, and certain areas of
Minas Gerais, Parana and Sao Paulo. If in any doubt please
contact the Brazilian Consulate General (see address section).
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera
vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to
Brazil. However, cases of cholera were reported in 1996 and
precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought
before deciding whether these precautions should include
vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its
effectiveness. See the Health appendix for more
information.
An international certificate of vaccination against polio
is a condition of entry for all children aged from three
months to six years.
Malaria risk exists throughout the year (77 per cent vivax
form and 23 per cent falciparum form) below 900m (2953ft) in
Acre, Amapa�, Amazonas, Maranhao (western part), Mato Grosso
(northern part), Para� (except Belem City), Rondania, Roraima
and Tocantins states, as well as the outskirts of Manaus and Porto Velho. The malignant falciparum form of the
disease is reportedly highly resistant to both chloroquine and
sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. A weekly dose of 250mg of
mefloquine is the recommended prophylaxis.
All water should be regarded as being potentially
contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or
making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise
sterilised. Pasteurised milk and cheese is available in towns
and is generally considered safe to consume. Milk outside of
urban areas is unpasteurised and should be boiled; powdered or
tinned milk is available and is advised in rural areas, but
make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid
dairy products which are likely to have been made from
unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably
freshly prepared and served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise
may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and
fruit peeled.
Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Snakes and
leeches may be a hazard. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh
water. Swimming pools that are well-chlorinated and maintained
are safe.
Other infectious diseases prevalent in Brazil
include trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
(on the increase). Visceral leishmaniasis is endemic (especially in the
northeast). Onchocerciasis (especially northern Brazil)
and Bancroftian filariasis are also present. Hepatitis A, B and D,
brazilian purpuric fever and brucellosis all occur.
Rabies is
present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay. For more information consult the Health
appendix.
There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK or USA.
Full insurance is strongly recommended as medical costs are
high. English-speaking medical staff are found mainly in Sao
Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The main hospital in Sao Paulo is
the Hospital das Clinicas.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Feb 9-13 Carnival. Mar 29 Good Friday.
Apr
21 Tiradentes. May 1 May Day. May 30 Corpus Christi. Sep 7 Independence
Day. Oct 12 Our Lady Aparecida, Patron Saint of Brazil. Nov 2 All Souls’
Day. Nov 15 Proclamation of the Republic Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Jan 1
2003 New Year’s Day. Mar 1-5 Carnival. Apr 18 Good Friday. Apr 21
Tiradentes. May 1 May Day. Jun 19 Corpus Christi. Sep 7 Independence Day.
Oct 12 Our Lady Aparecida, Patron Saint of Brazil. Nov 2 All Souls’ Day.
Nov 15 Proclamation of the Republic Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
The following holidays are only celebrated in certain regional areas:
Jan 20 2002/2003 Founding of Rio de Janeiro (Rio only).
Jan 25 2002/2003 Founding of Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo only).
Destination Guide – Brazil
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Restricted entry
Passports
Note
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Note
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
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Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
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Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
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| British | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Australian | yes | yes | yes |
| Canadian | yes | yes | yes |
| USA | yes | yes | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | yes | yes |
| EMBRATUR – Instituto Brasileiro do Turismo (Brazilian Tourist Board) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
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| Yellow Fever | yes | 1 |
| Cholera | yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | 3 |
| Malaria | 4 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 5 | n/a |