Travel Information

American citizens travelling to Brazil

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Brazil can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Brazil

🤝 friendly locals
⛅ warm weather
inexpensive cost of living
⚡ Above average wifi
🏖️ beaches
places of worship
🚨 some unsafe neighbourhoods

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Brazil from United States usually are around 452.00 USD. Azul Airlines is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

TAM, KLM, and TAM Airlines

. Popular domestic airlines are

TAM, Gol, and Voegol

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Vivo, Tim, and TIM Brazil

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is BRL.

1 USD = 4.145400 BRL

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $4.29 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Brazil. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

Up to 90 days per visit, but no more than 180 days per year.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Brazil. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. There are confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil. Travellers coming from or who have travelled through Australia may be subjected to enhanced screening and quarantine on arrival. Some airlines have suspended or reduced their flights to and from Brazil. Authorities have introduced measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including temporary closures of some schools and universities. Monitor the media for the latest information. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Brazil.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Brazil. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (2.99 / 5)
Safety (2.03 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$35.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$4.29 USD

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Popular Cities in Brazil

Anápolis

Belem

Belo Horizonte

Brasilia

Campinas

Campo Grande

Campos dos Goytacazes

Curitiba

Florianopolis

Fortaleza

Goiania

Itapema

Joao Pessoa

Jundiaí

Manaus

Natal

Porto Alegre

Recife

Rio de Janeiro

Salvador

São José dos Campos

Sao Luis

São Paulo

Sorocaba

Uberlandia

Vitória

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