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Government advisories for Brazil
US State Department
US L2 · Increased cautionExercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime occurs in urban areas, day and night. Crimes include murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Gang activity and organized crime are widespread. and are often tied to the illegal…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Aug 31, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · regionalAdvises against all but essential travel to parts
Latest change: New information about elections taking place on 4 October, and political events ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Sep 29, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Crime: If you’re the victim of crime, contact the local police number 190 or the nearest British embassy or consulate. Read our guidance if you’re the victim of a crime abroad .
- Theft and robbery: Robberies are common in many cities, particularly on buses. Thieves target mobile phones, particularly between 4pm and 9pm. Attackers may be armed and under the influence of drugs. Do not resist attackers. If threatened, hand over your valuables without resistance. Thefts are particularly common on public beaches and…
- Criminal Kidnapping: Short-term opportunistic kidnapping (called ‘express kidnapping’) can happen. Victims have been kidnapped for a short period of time and driven to an ATM to withdraw money before being abandoned. Express kidnappers may use violence.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Sep 29, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: There is no legislation against same-sex sexual activity in Brazil. Same-sex marriage is legal and LGBT+ couples have equal rights in law. São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other cities hold Pride events, which attract large numbers. These events are usually very peaceful. Brazil is generally tolerant. However, Brazilian society is quite conservative, particularly outside the larger towns and cities. There are reports of discrimination, violence and harassment against the LGBT+ community. Urban areas are usually more accepting.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Sep 29, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Sexual assault has been committed, including against foreign women. Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment or verbal abuse. Avoid walking alone at night, including on public beaches Keep your hotel doors and windows closed and locked Do not accept offers of transportation from strangers If you’re the victim of a sexual assault or other crime, you should report it immediately to the police and the nearest Government of Canada office.
- Children with dual British-Brazilian citizenship (UK FCDO): British-Brazilian dual nationals under the age of 18 who are travelling without both parents or legal guardians need authorisation from both parents or legal guardians to travel in Brazil or leave the country. Read more about the formal travel authorisation process for Brazilian minors and the frequently asked questions .
Canada: full advisory · UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Brazil
- Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Brazil. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
- Chagas disease: the CDC lists it for Brazil; it can pass from a pregnant woman to her baby.
- Malaria: CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Brazil take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Ask a travel-health provider which medicine suits pregnancy or young children before you go.
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
- Yellow Fever (children): CDC recommendations: Vaccine is recommended for travelers ≥9 months old going to the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city, Brasília), Espírito Santo, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais,...
CDC health page for Brazil · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
Government of Canada
CA 2 · High degree of cautionExercise a high degree of caution (some regions differ)
Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Oct 14, 2026
US State Department: advisories for specific areas
- Do Not Travel to: International land borders due to crime and kidnapping.
Read the official advisory for the exact areas
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Aug 31, 2026
Government of Canada: regional advisories
Border areas - Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to the following border areas due to criminal activity related to drugs and arms smuggling by illegal armed groups and other criminal organizations:
- within 20 km of the border with Bolivia, excluding Pantanal National Park
- within 20 km of the border with Colombia
- within 20 km of the border with French Guiana
- within 20 km of the border with Guyana
- within 20 km of the border with Paraguay
- within 20 km of the border with Peru
- within 20 km of the border with Suriname
- within 50 km of the border with Venezuela
Certain neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro - Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to the following vulnerable neighbourhoods (favela complexes) in Rio de Janeiro due to very high rates of violent crime, frequent large-scale police operations and difficulty in obtaining emergency assistance:
- Complexo da Maré
- Complexo da Penha
Read the full Canadian advisory
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca (Government of Canada, Open Government Licence - Canada) · updated Oct 14, 2026
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 14, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · yellowYellow: be alert, safety risks
De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Brazilië is geel. U kunt erheen reizen. Maar let op: er zijn bijzondere veiligheidsrisico’s.
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Sep 18, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 29 October 2025
Japan Foreign Ministry
JP L1 · Exercise cautionHighest level: Exercise caution
Level 1 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.
ブラジルの危険情報【危険レベル継続】（内容の更新）
Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Feb 19, 2026
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Where in Brazil the UK advises against travel
Amazonas State
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the following river areas towards the west of Amazonas State:
- along the Amazonas (Amazon) River and its tributaries west of the town of Codajás and east of the town of Belém do Solimões in Amazonas State
- along any part of the Itaquaí River in Amazonas State
- along any part of the Japurá River or its tributaries in Amazonas State
- along the Rio Negro (Black River) and its tributaries north or west of the town of Barcelos in Amazonas State
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice, areas where it advises against travel (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Sep 29, 2026
Entry requirements for Brazil
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism.
- Passport: To enter Brazil, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Brazil’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Brazil set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Brazilian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Brazil, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
British-Brazilian dual nationals
Brazilian immigration authorities often require dual British-Brazilian nationals visiting Brazil to travel on Brazilian (rather than British) passports.
Visa requirements
You can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism.
If you want to extend your tourist visa, contact the Federal Police (in Portuguese) before your visa expires.
For more information about visas, contact the Brazilian Consulate in London.
If you overstay your visa, you’ll face a daily fine. You have the option to pay this fine either when you leave Brazil or during your next visit.
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
Make sure the border control officer puts a stamp in your passport. If it is not stamped, you may be fined when you leave.
Read about passport stamping if you live in Brazil (in Portuguese).
Travelling with children
Children with dual British-Brazilian citizenship
British-Brazilian dual nationals under the age of 18 who are travelling without both parents or legal guardians need authorisation from both parents or legal guardians to travel in Brazil or leave the country. Read more about the formal travel authorisation process for Brazilian minors and the frequently asked questions.
Children who are not dual British-Brazilian nationals
Families of non-Brazilian under-18s travelling through Brazil without one or both parents should follow the instructions for dual British-Brazilian under-18s. Make sure the under-18 or their travelling companion also carries the original or notarised copy of the under-18’s birth certificate. Contact the Brazilian Consulate in London for more information.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Brazil guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Brazil. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking money into Brazil
If you are bringing cash or travellers cheques into Brazil with a value of 10,000 US dollars or more, you will need to declare it online.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Sep 29, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: required
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Brazil.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
If you are applying for a visa for a minor, contact the nearest Brazilian government office for guidance on how to submit this application.
Length of stay
If you intend to stay more than 90 days, you must obtain an extension from the Federal Police before your authorized stay expires. You may be required to authenticate your documents.
Useful links
- Brazil eVisa – VFS Global
- Extended stay in Brazil – Government of Brazil (Portuguese only)
- Immigration public services – Government of Brazil
- Authentication of documents
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them:
- a return or onward ticket
- proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
Dual citizenship
If you’re both a Canadian and a Brazilian citizen, you must enter and exit Brazil using your Brazilian passport.
Children and travel
Brazil has strict requirements for the exit of its citizens under the age of 18, including those with dual citizenship.
A travel authorization is mandatory for all Brazilian children leaving Brazil unaccompanied, with one parent, or with a third party.
The parent or legal guardian authorizing the trip must present the following documents:
- an original identification document of the person authorizing the trip
- an original or photocopy of the minor’s Brazilian or foreign passport, which will be used for the trip
- an original or certified photocopy of the minor’s Brazilian birth certificate
Useful links
- Travel authorization for Brazilian minors – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Children and travel
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Oct 14, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Brazil).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Weather forecast, next days
São Paulo
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 Oct | Mostly clear | 14° / 24° | dry | 16 km/h |
| Mon 19 Oct | Partly cloudy | 13° / 22° | dry | 17 km/h |
| Tue 20 Oct | Partly cloudy | 13° / 23° | dry | 16 km/h |
| Wed 21 Oct | Cloudy | 14° / 23° | dry | 11 km/h |
| Thu 22 Oct | Light rain | 16° / 24° | dry | 7 km/h |
Rio de Janeiro
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 Oct | Showers | 20° / 25° | 3.4 mm | 22 km/h |
| Mon 19 Oct | Cloudy | 20° / 23° | 8.6 mm | 18 km/h |
| Tue 20 Oct | Cloudy | 19° / 23° | dry | 17 km/h |
| Wed 21 Oct | Partly cloudy | 20° / 23° | dry | 18 km/h |
| Thu 22 Oct | Cloudy | 20° / 23° | dry | 8 km/h |
Live feed Forecast data: MET Norway (Locationforecast, CC BY 4.0), city local time. Forecasts change; for severe weather follow the official warnings above · updated
Essentials for travelers
Police 190 Ambulance 192 Fire 193 112 works from mobiles
- Plugs: type C, N
- Power: 127 / 220 V, 60 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: varies
- Calling code: +55
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Brasil Portuguese
Essential phrases in Portuguese
| Hello | Olá | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Obrigado / Obrigada | |
| Help! | Socorro! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Onde fica o hospital? | |
| I need the police | Preciso da polícia | |
| I need a doctor | Preciso de um médico | |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Onde fica o banheiro? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Official weather warnings
- INMET (Brazil) Aviso de Tempestade. Severidade Grau: Perigo Potencial ·
Status Alert Evento Tempestade Severidade Perigo Potencial Início 2026-10-19 00:00:00.0 Fim 2026-10-19 23:59:00.0 Descrição INMET publica aviso iniciando em: 19/10/2026 00:00. Chuva entre 20 e 30 mm/h ou até 50 mm/dia, ventos intensos… Agency website - INMET (Brazil) Aviso de Chuvas Intensas. Severidade Grau: Perigo Potencial ·
Status Alert Evento Chuvas Intensas Severidade Perigo Potencial Início 2026-10-18 00:00:00.0 Fim 2026-10-19 23:59:00.0 Descrição INMET publica aviso iniciando em: 18/10/2026 00:00. Chuva entre 20 e 30 mm/h ou até 50 mm/dia, ventos intensos… Agency website - INMET (Brazil) Aviso de Tempestade. Severidade Grau: Perigo ·
Status Alert Evento Tempestade Severidade Perigo Início 2026-10-17 00:01:00.0 Fim 2026-10-17 23:59:00.0 Descrição INMET publica aviso iniciando em: 17/10/2026 00:01. Chuva entre 30 e 60 mm/h ou 50 e 100 mm/dia, ventos intensos (60-100… Agency website - INMET (Brazil) Aviso de Ventos Costeiros. Severidade Grau: Perigo ·
Status Alert Evento Ventos Costeiros Severidade Perigo Início 2026-10-17 00:01:00.0 Fim 2026-10-17 23:59:00.0 Descrição INMET publica aviso iniciando em: 17/10/2026 00:01. Intensificação dos ventos nas regiões litorâneas, movimentando… Agency website
Live feed Source: national weather service via WMO Alert Hub · checked · shown in the service's own words
Embassy alerts
- Election
【注意喚起】ブラジル総選挙に伴う安全上の留意事項（その２） Original · Translate to English - Wildfire
（お知らせ）アマゾナス州における森林火災に伴う緊急事態宣言 Original · Translate to English - Election
【注意喚起】ブラジル総選挙（第2回投票）に伴う安全上の留意事項（その３） Original · Translate to English - Air quality
【注意喚起】マナウス市における煙による大気汚染の悪化及び工業団地地区での火災について Original · Translate to English - Embassy alert
【注意喚起】ナザレ大祭に伴う安全上の留意事項 Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Rio de Janeiro BRT (bus rapid transit) network: 99 buses active right now across 20 routes. Live GPS positions. Source: Prefeitura do Rio / SMTR, data.rio (CC BY 4.0). Checked .
Weather, sea and nature
- Sea temperature today: Rio de Janeiro about 24°C (76°F). Source: NOAA OISST satellite analysis (NOAA CoastWatch), reading of 2026-10-12; checked .
- Amazon River water level (Manaus, Obidos):
- Manaus: 1723.0 cm
- Obidos: 104.0 cm
- Iguazu Falls flow rate: 7385 m³/s at Hotel das Cataratas (typical range ~1,750-12,000 m³/s). Source: ANA (Agencia Nacional de Aguas e Saneamento Basico), telemetry. Checked .
- Brazil, INMET weather warnings (1 today, 1 upcoming):
- Perigo Potencial Chuvas Intensas Bahia,Pará,Tocantins,Maranhão,Piauí,Acre,Minas Gerais,Espírito Santo,Pernambuco,Mato Grosso,Goiás,Rondônia,Amazonas,Roraima,Ceará · 2026-10-18 00:00 to 2026-10-19 23:59
- Perigo Potencial Chuvas Intensas Bahia,Pará,Tocantins,Maranhão,Piauí,Acre,Minas Gerais,Espírito Santo,Pernambuco,Mato Grosso,Goiás,Rondônia,Amazonas,Roraima,Ceará · 2026-10-18 00:00 to 2026-10-19 23:59 · upcoming
Safety, strikes and public order
- In the news, last 24 hours:
- 7 articles about armed conflict
Live feed News signals: The GDELT Project, counting English-language news articles from the last 24 hours. Headlines belong to their publishers and are not verified by Voyaggora. Newest data .
Health
- Brazil dengue alert level:
- Rio de Janeiro: alert level 1 (est. 221 cases this week)
- Sao Paulo: alert level 1 (est. 1136 cases this week)
Events, holidays and sport
- Beto Carrero World: longest wait 5 min at Baby Elefante; 41 rides open, 0 down. Powered by Queue-Times.com
- ISS visible over Rio de Janeiro: Tue Oct 27, 7:37 PM, up to 21° high (appears 10° above SSW, disappears 21° above SSE). Tonight's moon: Waxing Crescent (48% illuminated).Source: NASA (Spot the Station) · US Naval Observatory.
- Globe at Night campaign running 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-10: look for Cygnus, Grus, Pegasus. Join in: globeatnight.org.
Other live notices
- Latest official air temperature readings: Goiania 20.9 °C (06:00 UTC), Rio Branco 23.5 °C (06:00 UTC), Palmas 25.2 °C (06:00 UTC). Source: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia - INMET through WMO WIS2 (core data, free and unrestricted under the WMO data policy). Checked .
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo SBGR | 16°C / 61°F | 1 kt from 300° | 4.35 mi | Fog |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 5.07 BRL · 1 euro ≈ 5.69 BRL
Central-bank reference rate for Oct 18, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Voyaggora guides in Brazil
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Brazil?
- Is it safe to travel to Brazil right now?
- It depends on where you go. As of Oct 18, 07:32 UTC. The US State Department rates Brazil Level 2 of 4, "Increased caution". Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution", with regional advisories. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Which parts of Brazil do governments warn about?
- Governments warn about parts of Brazil rather than the whole country. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil. Canada lists regional advisories. The US State Department page lists area-specific levels. Open each official page for the exact areas and routes.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Brazil right now?
- As of Oct 18, 07:32 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Brazil: official weather warnings, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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