Public health services in Brazil are free for foreign tourists. Therefore, if you need medical attention, have an accident, or encounter any health issues, simply call SAMU toll-free.

Mobile Emergency Medical Service (SAMU): 192

Basic Care:
Brazil is a tropical climate country, so we recommend that you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Wear comfortable clothes and protect yourself from the sun with a hat or cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen.Avoid direct sun exposure between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Brazil continues to implement all safety protocols to combat COVID-19. Therefore, to prevent the transmission of viruses like coronavirus, wear protective masks and frequently sanitize your hands with soap and water or 70% alcohol, especially after using public transportation and visiting crowded attractions.

Vaccines:
It is not mandatory to be vaccinated against any disease to enter Brazil. However, there are areas in the country with Recommended Vaccination (ACRV), where it is advised to get vaccinated against yellow fever before visiting.

The currency of Brazil is the REAL (R$) and can be exchanged at banks, exchange brokers, travel agencies, and authorized hotels. The exchange rate is published daily in newspapers and specialized websites.

Both traveler’s checks and cash are easily exchanged at exchange points. International credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, shops, travel agencies, car rental companies, and other companies that provide services to tourists.

Real notes and coins have distinctive characteristics and security features that facilitate their identification.

For banknotes, Real has denominations of R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50, R$100, and R$200. For coins, Real has denominations of R$0.01, R$0.05, R$0.10, R$0.25, R$0.50, and R$1.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CURRENCY CONVERSION, ACCESS THE CENTRAL BANK OF BRAZIL WEBSITE.

You can call these numbers toll-free from any phone. Most of them are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dial 190: Military Police

Dial 192: Public Ambulance (SAMU)

Dial 193: Fire Department

Dial 191: Federal Highway Police

Brazil is a country that has increasingly invested in public security and has been strengthening security in tourist destinations. Tourists planning to visit the country can travel with peace of mind.

The Ministry of Tourism is creating Safe Tourism, a national tourism security program focusing on various areas of action, so you can enjoy the wonders and charms that only Brazil has to offer.

In case of incidents, the country has police stations spread throughout the national territory. In most capitals, we also have specialized police stations to assist tourists. If you are in a city that does not have a Tourist Support Police Station, you can report the incident at any police station. It’s more care and security for you, the tourist visiting Brazil.

The official language of Brazil is Portuguese, which is derived from the language of Portugal but with a different accent and some expressions.

Many Brazilians speak English and Spanish, and it is also possible to find people fluent in other languages, such as German, Italian, indigenous languages, and others.

The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) is the Brazilian government agency responsible for managing telecommunications operations in the country.
The international dialing code for Brazil is +55.

All cities have two-digit codes, and landline phones have eight digits throughout the country. Mobile phones have nine digits.

For long-distance calls within the country: 0 + operator code + city code + destination phone. For collect calls, simply change the 0 to 90 at the beginning of the call. For international calls from Brazil: 00 + operator code + country code + city code + destination phone. To call service phones (900, 0800, 0900, 0300, 800), you do not need to dial the operator number. The use of foreign cell phones in Brazil depends on the technology used and compatibility with Brazilian operators.

Confirm with your operator the conditions for using a cell phone in Brazil, as service usage rates vary.

The codes for Brazilian operators are as follows:
– 12 – Claro (Embratel)
– 14 – Oi
– 15 – Vivo (Telefônica)
– 21 – Claro (Net Serviços)
– 25 – GVT
– 41 – TIM

The visa is the document granted by the Consular Representations of Brazil abroad that allows foreigners to enter and stay in the national territory. For entry and stay in Brazil, citizens of Mercosur member countries do not need a visa, just present a valid passport or identification document. The visitor visa may be granted for trips for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sports activities, and the stay should not exceed ninety days.

Do you need a visa? To find out if you need a visa to travel to Brazil, consult the Consular Portal.

Brazil adopts a visa granting policy based on the principle of reciprocity. This means that almost all countries that require visas from Brazilian citizens to enter their territories will also need a visa to travel to Brazil. Under current Brazilian immigration law (Law 13,445/2017), visa waivers can only be granted by Brazilian authorities, on reciprocal bases, through bilateral understanding on the subject.

Brazil has bilateral understandings on visa waivers with about 90 countries.
Where to apply for a visa? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the Brazilian government agency responsible for granting visas, which is done through Embassies, Consulates-General, Consulates, and Vice-Consulates of Brazil abroad.
Citizens of other countries wishing to obtain a visa to travel to Brazil should contact the Brazilian Consular Representations abroad for more information on the application.

Recent Updates for Travelers from Australia, Canada, and the USA
Citizens traveling with passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism or business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory as of April 10, 2025. These citizens can apply for electronic visas through the portal brazil.vfsevisa.com. The process is easy and fast, and if the requirements mentioned below are met, the applicant will receive the electronic visa in their email within a few days.

Note: All requests for electronic visas must be made through the portal brazil.vfsevisa.com

Request Requirements
Valid passport (signed, valid until the end of the trip to Brazil, 2 free visa pages) Visa application form (filled out online) Passport-style photo (2 “x 2”, white background) Payment of the electronic visa fee (US$ 80.90)

The electricity voltage in Brazil varies between 110V and 220V depending on the location. Many Brazilian hotels offer outlets in both voltages, and you can easily find portable voltage transformers in electrical supply stores.

The outlets in Brazil are type N and have the standard 3-pin outlets. For safety, the outlets are recessed, so the connection and passage of energy only occur when the plugs are fully inserted into the outlet, preventing accidental contact with energized plugs.

Outlet adapters can be easily found in electrical equipment stores or convenience stores at airports.

Do you need a visa? To find out if you need a visa to travel to Brazil, consult the Consular Portal.

Brazil adopts a visa granting policy based on the principle of reciprocity. This means that almost all countries that require visas from Brazilian citizens to enter their territories will also need a visa to travel to Brazil. Under current Brazilian immigration law (Law 13,445/2017), visa waivers can only be granted by Brazilian authorities, on reciprocal bases, through bilateral understanding on the subject.

Brazil has bilateral understandings on visa waivers with about 90 countries.
Where to apply for a visa? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the Brazilian government agency responsible for granting visas, which is done through Embassies, Consulates-General, Consulates, and Vice-Consulates of Brazil abroad.
Citizens of other countries wishing to obtain a visa to travel to Brazil should contact the Brazilian Consular Representations abroad for more information on the application.

Recent Updates for Travelers from Australia, Canada, and the USA
Citizens traveling with passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism or business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory as of April 10, 2025. These citizens can apply for electronic visas through the portal brazil.vfsevisa.com. The process is easy and fast, and if the requirements mentioned below are met, the applicant will receive the electronic visa in their email within a few days.

Note: All requests for electronic visas must be made through the portal brazil.vfsevisa.com

Request Requirements
Valid passport (signed, valid until the end of the trip to Brazil, 2 free visa pages) Visa application form (filled out online) Passport-style photo (2 “x 2”, white background) Payment of the electronic visa fee (US$ 80.90)

Brazil is a tropical climate country. Its average annual temperature is 28°C in the North region and 20°C in the South of the country. The Brazilian winter occurs between June and September, and in some cities in the South and Southeast, temperatures drop to below 0°C, with frosts and snow. In contrast, during the summer, temperatures can reach 40°C in cities like Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, for example. Summer in Brazil is the best time to go to the beach, drink coconut water, swim in the sea, and sunbathe.

Preferably wear light and comfortable clothes. It is also recommended to protect yourself from the sun with a hat or cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. In forested areas such as the Amazon and Pantanal, we recommend wearing closed shoes and long-sleeved shirts (preferably light-colored), long pants, and a hat to protect against insects.

SEASONS OF THE YEAR IN BRAZIL
Summer: December to March.
Autumn: March to June.
Winter: June to September.
Spring: September to December.