Brazil Information
Important Numbers
- Intl. Country Code (+55)
- Fire 193
- Police 190
- Ambulance 192
Contact Information for Select Embassies
US Embassy in Brasilia
Setor de Embaixadas Sul, Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03
Brasília, DF 70403-900
Telephone: (+55) (61) 3312-7000
British Embassy in Brasilia
Quadra 801, Conjunto K, Lote 08
Av. Das Nações, Asa Sul
Brasília, DF 70408-900
Telephone: (+55) (61) 3329-2300
Australian Embassy in Brasilia
Setor de Embaixadas Sul, Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Conjunto K, Lote 07
Brasília DF 70200-010
Telephone: (+55) (61) 3226-3111
For other embassies, contact Global Rescue at +1 (617) 459-4200.
Time Zones
Western Brazil (Acre, western Amazonas)
From 1 January to 31 December, Acre Time (ACT): GMT – 5 hours
The state of Acre and western Amazonas do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Northwestern Brazil (Eastern Amazonas, Rondônia, Roraima)
From 1 January to 31 December, Amazon Time (AMT): GMT – 4 hours
The states of Acre, Amazonas, Rondônia, and Roraima do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Southwestern Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso)
From 1 January to 31 December, Amazon Time (AMT): GMT – 4 hours
The states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Northeastern Brazil (Alagoas, Amapá, Maranhão, Tocantins, Pará, Piauí, Ceará, Sergipe, Paraiba, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Bahía)
From 1 January to 31 December, Brasília Time (BRT): GMT – 3 hours
Northeastern Brazil does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Southeastern Brazil (Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo)
From 1 January to 31 December, Brasília Time (BRT): GMT – 3 hours
Southeastern Brazil does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Fernando de Noronha
From 1 January to 31 December, Fernando de Noronha Time (FNT): GMT – 2 hours
The state of Fernando de Noronha does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Credit Cards
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Diners Club are widely accepted in major cities. Small establishments or those in rural areas may not accept credit. Travelers should constantly notify their respective banks regarding their travel plans to avoid having their accounts frozen.
ATMs
ATMs are extensively available in Brazil. Travelers should check with their banks before their trip regarding any fees associated with ATM use.
Banking Hours
From Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:30
Banking hours may vary based on a particular bank and location.
Major Holidays
Various services, including transportation, may be affected on/around the following holidays:
Date & Holiday
- 01 January 2022 New Year’s Day
- 28 February-02 March 2022 Carnival
- 15 April 2022 Good Friday
- 21 April 2022 Tiradentes Day
- 01 May 2022 Labor Day/May Day
- 16 June 2022 Corpus Christi
- 07 September 2022 Independence Day
- 12 October 2022 Our Lady of Aparecida; Children’s Day
- 02 November 2022 All Souls’ Day
- 15 November 2022 Republic Proclamation Day
- 24 December 2022 Christmas Eve
- 25 December 2022 Christmas Day
- 31 December 2022 New Year’s Eve
NOTE: There are no major elections scheduled in Brazil in 2023.
Voltage Information
220V, 60 Hz (Brasília, Florianopolis, Fortaleza, Recife, and Sao Luis); 110/127V, 60 Hz (most locations, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Manaus, and Salvador) — Plug Type A, B, C, N
International Airports
Airport Name, Airport Code, Airport Location
- Curitiba Afonso Pena International Airport CWB Curitiba
- Natal International Airport NAT Natal
- Campo Grande International Airport CGR Campo Grande
- Salvador International Airport SSA Salvador
- Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport MAO Manaus
- Foz do Iguacu International Airport IGU Foz do Iguacu
- Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport GIG Rio de Janeiro
- Recife Airport REC Recife
- Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport GRU São Paulo
- Florianopolis Hercílio Luz International Airport FLN Florianópolis
- Cuiaba Marechal Rondon International Airport CGB Cuiabá
- Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport FOR Fortaleza Porto
- Seguro Airport BPS Porto Seguro
- Brasília International Airport BSB Brasília
- Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport POA Porto Alegre
- Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves International Airport CNF Belo Horizonte
- Belem Val de Cans International Airport BEL Belém
- Campinas Viracopos International Airport VCP Campinas
- Maceio Zumbi dos Palamares International Airport MCZ Maceió
Entry & Exit Requirements
The following information is for citizens of the United States. If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, contact an embassy or consulate for up-to-date requirements. For additional questions regarding entry/exit requirements, contact Global Rescue at +1 (617) 459-4200.
Brazil does not require American citizens to secure visas if they are traveling to the country for tourism, business, transit, artistic, or sport activities with no intention of establishing residence. A passport is required for entry. Passports must be valid on the date of entry, and one blank page is required for an entry stamp. An immigration entry form is handed out upon arrival and must be presented upon exiting the country. An onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds are required. Travelers must declare any amount greater than BRL 10,000 (USD 1,900) upon entering and exiting Brazil.
A special requirement exists for dual nationals. US citizens who are also of Brazilian nationality cannot be issued Brazilian visas and must obtain a Brazilian passport from the nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate in order to enter or exit the country.
Import Restrictions
The following items are prohibited:
- Illegal drugs;
- Guns, explosives, and ammunition;
- Knives and deadly weapons;
- Fresh fruit and vegetables;
- Plants and plant products;
- Birds;
- Dairy products, including milk, eggs, and cheese;
- Fish and fish products;
- Counterfeit money and goods;
- Hazardous materials; AND
- Pornographic materials.
The following items are permitted:
- 400 cigarettes,
- 25 cigars,
- 250 grams of tobacco,
- 24 units of alcoholic beverages,
- 10 units of makeup,
- books and periodicals, AND
- local and foreign currency above BRL 10,000 must be declared.
The following restrictions apply:
- Flowers, plants, meat, dairy, OR fish products require permission from the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Pets must have an international health certificate, which must be issued below 10 days prior to their arrival in the country, as well as a rabies vaccination.
Export Restrictions
The following items are prohibited:
- Illegal drugs;
- Guns, explosives, and ammunition;
- Knives and deadly weapons;
- Fresh fruits and vegetables;
- Plants and plant products;
- Birds;
- Dairy products, including milk, eggs, and cheese;
- Fish and fish products;
- Counterfeit money and goods;
- Hazardous materials; AND
- Pornographic materials.