Brazil
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Brazil’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For guidance on how to stay safely in Brazil as a visitor if you are unable to return to the UK, see Coronavirus
The Brazilian government permits international travel to and from the UK. There remain, however, measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 within the country and at the border. You should read the Entry requirements section in full before planning to travel. See Entry requirements
Despite high crime levels, most visits are trouble free.
Levels of crime including violent crime are high, particularly in major cities. You are likely to see a heavy police presence on the streets, particularly in Rio de Janeiro. Bank card fraud including credit card cloning is common. See Crime
The FCDO advise against all travel within 40km of the Venezuela-Brazil border on the Venezuelan side of the border. See FCDO travel advice for Venezuela
Terrorist attacks in Brazil can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re a single parent or guardian travelling with a child, you may need additional documentation. This applies if one parent is Brazilian, even if your child only holds a British passport. See Entry requirements
Drug trafficking is widespread in Brazil and incurs severe penalties. See Local laws and customs
You should take steps to avoid mosquito bites. UK health authorities have classified Brazil as having a risk of Zika virus transmission and chikungunya, yellow fever and dengue are present. For more information and advice, visit the website of the National Travel Health Network and Centre and check the recommendations for vaccination. See Health
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
The Money Advice Service can help you to consider the type of insurance you need. It is a free and independent service set up by government.
Update history
2025-02-28 16:22
Information added to the safety and security page about remaining aware of your surroundings in crowded places.
2025-01-07 16:29
Information added that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Brazil ( ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-11-15 17:27
New information following incident in Brasilia (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-10-11 16:13
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
2024-09-19 13:53
Updated information on health risks – addition of Zika (‘Health’ page).
2024-06-05 14:00
Updated information on express kidnappings and electronic smoking devices (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-05 18:47
Updated information on rainfall and flooding (Safety and security, Regional risks)
2024-04-16 15:10
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to river areas towards the west of Amazonas State (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-03-27 15:35
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of the Amazonas River region (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ page).
2024-02-07 12:09
Information on the increase of Dengue in Brazil (‘Health’ page).
2024-02-01 14:56
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-12-08 13:09
Information on increased military activity on Brazil border with Guyana and Venezuela (‘Summary’ page)
2023-11-23 16:13
Information on the risk of spiking and sexual assault in Brazil (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-12 13:33
Information on possibility of heavy rainfall outside of usual rainy season. (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-07-21 14:06
Information on travelling with children and British-Brazilian dual nationals aged 17 or younger needing to require authorisation from both of their parents or legal guardian(s) to travel within Brazil or to exit the country (‘Entry requirements’ page). Additional information on incidents of tourists participating in favela tours (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 11:01
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-14 10:18
Brazil has lifted its entry rules, there are no COVID-19 vaccination or pre-departure COVID-19 test requirements for travel to Brazil (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2023-04-13 15:48
Removal of information about reports of a shooting that take took place in Mage in February 2023 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-02-20 13:53
Addition of information on flooding in São Paulo state and reports of a shooting take took place in Mage, about 65km from Rio de Janeiro (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-01-09 12:09
Information on protestors storming Brazil’s congressional buildings, Supreme Court, and presidential palace in Brasilia (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-12-30 15:00
New information regarding the presidential inauguration on 1 January 2023 and updated information on safety and security (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-11-25 15:08
Updated information on use of masks on public transport (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-11-24 12:56
Updated information on mandatory use of masks in airports and flights (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-11-01 12:04
Updated information following Brazil’s second round of national and state elections on 30 October 2022 (‘Summary’ page).
2022-10-04 09:50
New information on Brazil’s second round of national and state elections on 30 October (See ‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-30 22:16
New information on Brazil’s first round of national and state elections on 2 October (See ‘Summary’)
2022-09-22 11:20
Updated information to entry requirements for Brazil in relation to vaccination status (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-09-12 09:58
Removal of information regarding the events of September 7 (Summary Page)
2022-09-06 17:07
Addition of information on safety during protests, carnival and other large-scale celebrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-08-19 16:14
Updated information on events taking place to celebrate the 200th anniversary of independence (Summary page)
2022-07-04 17:11
Update to information on entry to Brazil if you’re not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-16 15:40
Updated information on children and young people on proof of vaccination and COVID-19 test (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-04-29 11:03
Updated information on the use of masks in public spaces and requirement of vaccination certificates to enter venues/closed spaces (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-02-23 12:10
Update to information on entry by air and entry by land (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-21 11:13
Update to information on vaccination requirements for those over the age of 5 (‘Entry requirements’ page).