Travel requirements for Brazil

Entry requirements for Brazil

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.

Visas

British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.

Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Brazil. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.

Vaccines for travel to Brazil

Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.

• Hepatitis A Recommended

  Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers.

  2 weeks before travel
• Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended

  Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.

• Typhoid Recommended

  Recommended for most travellers, especially those visiting friends/relatives or those in areas with poor sanitation.

  2 weeks before travel
• Chikungunya Consider

  For ages 12+. Consider for outbreak areas, long-term or frequent travellers.

  2 weeks before travel
• Dengue Consider
• Hepatitis B Consider

  For those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.

  3 weeks before travel
• Rabies (Pre-exposure) Consider

  Pre-exposure for those with high-risk activities or limited medical access.

  4 weeks before travel
• Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
• Yellow Fever Consider

  Recommended for travellers aged 9 months+ visiting specific states including Bahia. Not recommended for those visiting only Fortaleza or Recife. No entry certificate required for Brazil.

  10 days before travel

Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Brazil.

Driving in Brazil

To drive in Brazil with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.

IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.