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