It is home to one of the new wonders of the world, as well as one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls. Not only that, but it also boasts many of the world’s most beautiful and famous beaches. In fact, there are so many things that draw millions of visitors to Brazil each year that it is impossible to list them all. However, before you can visit and enjoy this incredible country, you must make sure you meet the Brazilian entrance requirements for visitors.

To assist you in making sure you meet the necessary entrance requirements for Brazil, I have provided an outline of all the entrance requirements in this article. Furthermore, I also created a handy checklist that I linked to below that you can use to track the requirements as you meet them.

Download the Brazil Entrance Requirements Checklist

Brazil Passport Requirements

One of the most important Brazilian entrance requirements that you will need to consider when planning your trip is the country’s passport requirements. To be allowed into Brazil, your passport needs to be valid on the date of your arrival. If your passport is set to expire before you arrive in Brazil, you will need to renew your passport before your trip.

Brazil VISA Requirements

While passport holders from the United States, Canada, and Australia are currently able to enter Brazil without a VISA for stays of less than 90 days, Brazil will reinstate its VISA requirement on April 10, 2025, for passport holders from these countries.

Important Note: The VISA application process, even for the e-VISA, can take up to a few weeks to be processed, so do not wait until the last minute to apply for your VISA. I strongly suggest applying well in advance of your trip in case there are issues.

Depending on your nationality, you may not need to obtain a VISA before visiting Brazil. If you are a passport holder from the following countries, you are not currently required to obtain a VISA before visiting Brazil as long as you stay in the country for less than the specified number of days.

Brazil Immunization Requirements

Important Note: I am not a medical doctor and do not have any medical experience. The information provided in this section is a summary of information that I got from the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States for travel to Brazil. I am providing you this information to help bring awareness of the necessary vaccinations to you, but consultation with my guide should not replace a discussion about your travels with your doctor or a travel medical clinic.

One of the most important, and yet most often overlooked, aspects of travel is the necessary vaccinations that are required or recommended to keep you safe and healthy when you travel. Before you depart for Brazil, you are going to want to make sure that you have all of the proper vaccinations.

Some of these vaccinations, like the Yellow Fever vaccination, are included in the Brazilian entrance requirements. Other vaccinations, such as a flu shot and the Rabies vaccine, are recommended, but not required. For your convenience, I have summarized the CDC’s recommendations on vaccines and healthcare for travelers visiting Brazil for you to review below.

Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Brazil

There are several vaccinations that the CDC recommends that you get before traveling to Brazil, which I have outlined for you below. Please be aware that yellow fever is endemic to regions within Brazil, so you will need to get a Yellow Fever vaccination if you are visiting one of these regions. Please pay special attention to the details in this section of the guide and make sure you discuss all vaccinations with your doctor or travel health clinic.

Routine Vaccinations for Brazil

In addition, the vaccinations that are recommended for travel to Brazil specifically, there are other routine vaccinations you should be current on before traveling anywhere in this world. For an overview of the routine vaccinations recommended by the CDC, please review the chart that I have included below.

Non-Vaccine Preventable Diseases

In addition to the recommended vaccinations, there are other health precautions to take when visiting Brazil to avoid getting sick. While these health precautions aren’t on the list of the Brazilian entrance requirements, they are important measures that you can take to make sure you don’t get ill while traveling.

AVOID CONTAMINATED WATER

When traveling, one of the easiest ways to get sick is to come into contact with contaminated water. Several illnesses are found in Brazil that can be spread by either drinking or swimming in contaminated water. Before you depart for your trip, you will want to be aware of the illnesses below. To avoid getting sick, make sure you stick to drinking bottled water and avoid swimming in stagnant pools.

AVOID BUG BITES

Another easy way to get sick while traveling is to be bitten by bugs that carry illnesses. The most common insect that spreads diseases to humans is the mosquito, but ticks and flies can also spread serious illnesses through their bites.

To make sure you don’t fall ill from an insect bite while in Brazil, I would recommend bringing insect repellent and mosquito netting with you when you visit and avoid getting bitten by bugs as much as possible. This is especially true if you plan to visit the Amazon or the Pantanal regions of Brazil.

BE AWARE OF AIRBORNE AND DROPLET ILLNESSES

Out of all the ways that illnesses can be spread, airborne diseases are the hardest to protect yourself against. After all, you don’t have to physically touch or be touched by an infected person or animal and there isn’t a repellant that you can spray on to avoid catching these illnesses.

This is why it is always important to be observant of those with whom you interact while traveling and make sure you don’t expose yourself to potentially harmful airborne illnesses. According to the CDC, the particular airborne illnesses that you should be aware of while traveling to Brazil are as follows:

Brazil Customs Restrictions

Another important aspect of travel to Brazil that you need to be aware of before you travel is the country’s customs regulations. Like other countries, there are certain goods that you are restricted or even prohibited from bringing into the country. To ensure that you don’t make the costly mistake of having one of these restricted items in your baggage, I have outlined the Brazilian custom requirements for you to review below.

FREE IMPORT

According to the VISAHQ.com, website, the following items are considered free-import items when entering Brazil, but with limits (as described below).

• 400 cigarettes
• 25 cigars
• 250 grams of tobacco
• 24 units of alcoholic beverages (units classified as either 75cl or 1 litre bottles)
• 10 units of makeup items
• Clothes and other articles for personal use
• Books and periodicals

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Before you will be allowed into Brazil, you will also need to clear customs to be sure you aren’t carrying any prohibited items with you. For instance, travelers are strictly prohibited from bringing the following items into Brazil:

• Illegal drugs
• Guns, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Plant and plant products
• All species of birds
• Pets and animals – unless authorised
• Dairy products including milk, egg and cheese
• Fish and fish products
• Cigarettes or alcoholic beverages of Brazilian origin
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Hazardous materials
• Pornographic material

CONTROLLED ITEMS

In addition to these prohibited items, the government of Brazil has placed limits on the quantity of other items that can be brought into the country. If you plan to travel with any of the following items when visiting BRazil, you will want to plan accordingly so that you do not violate the Brazilian entrance requirements:

• Flower, plants and plants products will require permission from the Ministry of Agriculture before being allowed into country.
• Meat, egg or fish products also require permission from the Ministry of Agriculture before being allowed into the country.
• Cats, dogs and other animals being imported will need an international health certificate from the country of origin which was issued less than 10 days prior to their arrival. Pets 90 days or older will also require a Rabies vaccination certificate issued 30 days prior to the intended date of arrival.

Brazil Currency Restrictions

The final aspect of the Brazilian entrance requirements that you will want to ensure you comply with is the amount of currency you plan on bringing to the country. Like all countries, you can’t bring in or take out as much currency as you want when visiting Brazil. Most countries have currency restrictions, and Brazil is no different. According to the US State Department website, the government of Brazil has the following currency limits and regulations in place:

• More than 10,000 BR must be declared to Customs before entry into Brazil.
• More than 10,000 BR must be declared to Customs before being allowed to leave Brazil.

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