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Brazil travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Brazil with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Brazil.
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- Weather & climate
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- FAQs
Brazil travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Brazil with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Brazil - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 12 hours |
| Time difference | UK -2 to -4 hours |
| Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
| Electricity | C + N plug (127 or 220V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Brazil tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Brazil weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  30 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  20 |
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 12 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  25 |
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The Brazil weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Brazil from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Brazil - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Brazil - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Brazil - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Brazil - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Brazil - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Brazil - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Brazil.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Brazil travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Brazil with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Brazil - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Brazil - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Brazil - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Brazil, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Brazil covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Brazil with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Brazil - Ministry of Health, Brazil
- Coronavirus timeline in Brazil - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Brazil - Brazilian Tourist Board
Brazil travel features
Do you want to learn more about Brazil? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Brazil.
Brazil FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Brazil including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Brazil due to Covid-19?
Brazil is open for tourism from the UK.
Negative PCR or Antigen test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Check out Ministry of Health, Brazil for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Brazil?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Brazil. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Brazil from the UK?
The flight time to Brazil from the UK is typically 12 hours.
Flights to Brazil
What is the time difference between Brazil and the UK?
The time difference between Brazil and the UK is UK time-2 to UK time-4 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
What is the currency in Brazil?
The currency in Brazil is the Brazilian Real (BRL).
Send money to Brazil with Wise.com* and World Remit*.
Which plugs are used in Brazil?
Brazil uses electrical plug type C + N (127 or 220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Brazil?
They drive on the right side of the road in Brazil.
Find out more about driving in Brazil with International Drivers Association*.
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