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Brazil Travel Restrictions

85.64% of citizens have been vaccinated increase from 85.58% last week
Unvaccinated visitors from India will not be allowed to enter Brazil.
Fully vaccinated visitors from India can enter Brazil without restrictions.

For restrictions that apply to vaccinated visitors, please check the official guidelines from Brazil for the types of accepted and permitted COVID-19 vaccinations, requirements on proof of vaccination certificates, vaccination validity period, and persons and/or groups that may be exempt from vaccination restrictions.

Brazil entry details and exceptions

Travelers are required to present proof of vaccination with any of the WHO-approved vaccines. The presentation of proof of vaccination will be waived for below travelers :

1. with a health condition that contraindicates vaccination, provided that it is certified by a medical report

2. not eligible for vaccination due to age

3. due to humanitarian issues

4. coming from countries with low vaccination coverage published by the Ministry of Health

5. Brazilians and foreigners residing in Brazilian territory who are not fully vaccinated

In lieu of a valid vaccination proof, travelers with the above exceptions must present a negative RT PCR result performed within 24 hours before departure.

See full details of the updated entry restrictions in Ordinance No. 670, of 04.01.2022.

Outgoing travel to BrazilTravelling from India to Brazil

COVID-19 testing requirements
Test type

Unvaccinated visitors from India must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken within 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Brazil.

Fully vaccinated visitors with approved vaccination certificates do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test.

Details and exceptions
Negative covid-19 test results must be performed in a laboratory recognized by the health authority of the country of origin and must be presented in Portuguese, Spanish or English.
Children under the age of 12 who are accompanied would be exempted from this testing requirement, provided that the accompanying person presents a negative covid-19 RT-PCR test result of their own.
Travelers who recovered from covid-19 in the last 90 days, counted from the date of onset of symptoms, who are asymptomatic and persist with RT-PCR test or detectable antigen test, will be allowed upon presentation of the following documents : (1) two detectable RT-PCR results, with an interval of at least 14 days, the last being performed within 1 day prior to the time of boarding and (2) a medical certificate that must contain the signature of the responsible physician and declare that the individual is asymptomatic and able to travel, including the date of travel.
Quarantine requirements

Visitors from India are not required to quarantine after entering Brazil.

Details and exceptions
Travelers exempt from proof of vaccination, upon entering Brazilian territory, must quarantine for 14 days in the city of their final destination and at the address registered in the Traveler's Health Declaration - DSV.
Quarantine may be discontinued with a negative RT-PCR result or antigen test performed on a sample collected from the 5th day of the beginning of the quarantine, provided that the traveler is asymptomatic.

Return travelReturning to India from Brazil

COVID-19 testing requirements
Test type

Unvaccinated travelers returning from Brazil must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken within 72 hours before departure to India.

Fully vaccinated travellers with approved vaccination certificates do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test.

Details and exceptions
Travelers should upload their negative RT-PCR test report in the Air Suvidha Portal prior to boarding their flight.
Travelers will undergo a medical screening upon arrival and may be subject to a covid-19 molecular test at their own expense.
Children under 5 years of age are exempted from both pre and post-arrival testing.
Fully vaccinated travelers with WHO-recognized or Nationally-recognized vaccines are also exempted from testing requirements. Proof of vaccination should be uploaded in the Air Suvidha Portal.
Quarantine requirements

Visitors returning from Brazil are not required to quarantine upon entering India.

Details and exceptions
Quarantine is no longer required. However, travelers are advised to self-monitor their health for 14 days from arrival and if they develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID19, they should immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number (1075)/ State Helpline Number.
Documents

Other COVID-19 restrictions for Brazil

Masks:Required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open with restrictions
Bars:Open with restrictions

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