Visa requirements
The official visitor-visa list exempts citizens of Chile and Spain; requirements depend on nationality.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Arriving in Brazil
Entry rules and practical information for getting connected, travelling around and paying.
Information from official sources, checked on the dates shown. It may change; confirm each detail with its source before travelling.
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Before arrival
Visa requirements
US citizens need an eVisa for tourism as of 10 April 2025.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Visa requirements
A visit may last up to 90 days, subject to the entry authorisation.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Entry form
Federal Police offers preferred pre-registration at some land and sea checkpoints; it is not a general entry requirement.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Customs and baggage
Declare cash above the equivalent of US$10,000 in the e-DBV.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Customs and baggage
Goods above the baggage allowance or intended for commercial purposes must be declared.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Mobile connectivity
TIM
SIM cardForeign visitors can buy a TIM SIM at an own or partner store and provide a passport, RNE or Mercosur identity document. The SIM price varies by store and channel; TIM lists no single fixed price.
Source: www.tim.com.brwww.riogaleao.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Claro
SIM cardClaro tells foreign visitors without a CPF to activate in a physical store with a passport or RNE. The physical SIM price varies by region; we did not find one fixed price.
Source: www.claro.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Vivo
SIM cardThe online store lists a Vivo Chip Pré for 20 reais. Activation instructions ask for a CPF; we did not find official instructions for activating with a passport instead.
Source: store.vivo.com.brvivo.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Algar
SIM cardAlgar lists a prepaid plan for 30 reais, valid for 33 days; check the SIM price separately.
Source: loja.algar.com.brwww.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Sercomtel
SIM cardThe Super Pré plan reviewed costs 140 reais for six months; the page does not separate SIM and package prices.
Source: www2.sercomtel.com.brwww.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Claro
eSIMClaro lists prepaid eSIM for foreign visitors using a passport at a physical store; issuance may have a fee.
Source: www.claro.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
TIM
eSIMTIM supports eSIM on mobile plans, including prepaid; confirm availability in store.
Source: www.tim.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Vivo
eSIMVivo offers eSIM on prepaid plans through its app; we couldn't find details about foreign-customer requirements on the source page checked.
Source: vivo.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Main airports
São Paulo/Guarulhos International AirportGRU
Guarulhos (São Paulo)
Metro and public transport
5.4 Brazilian reaisThe station connects to Palmeiras-Barra Funda; the airport provides a free transfer between the station and terminals.
Source: www.gru.com.brwww.metro.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Metro and public transport
8.35 Brazilian reaisRoute 257 connects the airport with Tatuapé Metro station.
Source: sistemas.emtu.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Authorized taxi
The airport lists fixed fares and counters in Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Guarucoop offers advance payment at the counter or central; otherwise the meter applies. The page reviewed does not show destination prices.
Source: www.gru.com.brfaq.guarucoop.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Ride-hailing pickup
The airport lists pickup areas for Uber, 99 and Rhino; prices are shown in each app.
Source: www.gru.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International AirportGIG
Rio de Janeiro
Metro and public transport
5 Brazilian reaisRIOgaleão says the BRT connects with urban routes.
Source: www.riogaleao.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Metro and public transport
7.9 Brazilian reaisThe airport connection includes the BRT. Check MetroRio top-up options before boarding.
Source: www.riogaleao.comwww.agetransp.rj.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Authorized taxi
The airport sells or accepts bookings for regular taxis and publishes fares by neighbourhood. For downtown up to Rio Branco Street, the reviewed table lists 82 reais under tariff 1 or 97 reais under tariff 2.
Source: www.riogaleao.comcdn.riogaleao.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Ride-hailing pickup
The airport lists Uber pickup points on the departures floor, Door D for international flights, and beside domestic arrivals for domestic flights. The fare appears in the app.
Source: www.riogaleao.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Brasília International AirportBSB
Brasília
Bus service
12 Brazilian reaisTCB lists service outside international arrivals, with payment by cash or transit voucher.
Source: www.tcb.df.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Authorized taxi
The airport lists taxis and ride apps. The Federal District sets a 6.59-real flag drop, 3.59 reais per kilometre under tariff 1 and 4.61 under tariff 2; the total depends on the trip.
Source: www.bsb.aerowww.sinj.df.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Bus service
The airport lists regular bus routes; we couldn't find fares on the source page checked.
Source: www.bsb.aero · Checked on 11 Nov
Ride-hailing pickup
The airport lists ride apps; the trip price depends on the destination and is shown in the app.
Source: www.bsb.aero · Checked on 11 Nov
Money in Brazil
Currency and cash
The currency is the Brazilian real (BRL). The Central Bank’s PTAX is a reference, not a required retail quote.
Source: www.bcb.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Currency and cash
The Central Bank lists 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200-real banknotes and circulating coins.
Source: www.bcb.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Exchange rate
Authorised institutions must disclose the Total Effective Value before a currency exchange.
Source: www.bcb.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Money and payments
The BCB explains how foreign-currency purchases made in Brazil with Brazilian cards are billed. This guidance does not set a fee for foreign cards used in the country.
Source: www.bcb.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Tipping
Consumers may refuse the 10% service charge.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Taxes
ICMS varies by state and by good or service; ISS applies to specified services not subject to ICMS.
Source: www4.receita.fazenda.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Transport in São Paulo and Rio
São Paulo
In São Paulo, the system also lists tickets and contactless payments at participating locations.
Source: www.metro.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Rio de Janeiro
MetroRio also lists ways to top up the card. Check top-up options before boarding.
Source: www.agetransp.rj.gov.brwww.metrorio.com.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Emergency help
Military Police
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
SAMU emergency medical service
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Fire service
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Consumidor.gov.br consumer complaints service
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
São Paulo Civil Police — Tourist Assistance Division (DEATUR)
Source: sampanews.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
DEAT — Rio de Janeiro Special Tourist Support Precinct
Source: www.policiacivil.rj.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Places to visit from São Paulo
Santos
From São Paulo · 72 km
The city lists 72 km from the capital and road access via Anchieta and Imigrantes; EMTU lists a bus route between São Paulo and Santos.
Source: www.santos.sp.gov.brwww.emtu.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Iguape
From São Paulo · 201 km
The city lists 201 km and Valle Sul buses from Barra Funda terminal.
Source: turismo.iguape.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Campos do Jordão
From São Paulo · 180 km
The city lists about 180 km and regular commercial buses from Tietê terminal.
Source: camposdojordao.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Campinas
From São Paulo · 92 km
São Paulo’s Tourism Department lists Campinas 92 km from the capital and includes it in bus travel information; confirm departures at the terminal.
Source: www.turismo.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Itanhaém
From São Paulo · 110 km
The city lists about 110 km by road from São Paulo and intercity bus services.
Source: www2.itanhaem.sp.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov
Paraty
From São Paulo · 300 km
It is about 300 km from São Paulo. ICMBio lists regular bus services from the capital.
Source: www.gov.br · Checked on 11 Nov