Traveling to Brazil is very easy for French, Swiss, Belgian, and Canadian citizens: no visa is required for a tourist stay of less than 90 days.
To enter Brazilian territory, you will need:
Tip: If you don’t yet have an exit ticket, a cost-effective solution is to buy a bus ticket to a neighboring country or a temporary plane ticket through specialized platforms such as onewayfly.comWe have tested this method several times in South America, and it works without any problems.
For a stay exceeding 90 days, a visa application is mandatory. Different options are available depending on your situation, and we detail the procedures in this article..
The Brazil presents health risks - related diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, malaria, virus, Zika). The risk of contamination during a trip to Brazil is very low.
To reduce the dangers, protect yourself mosquitoes, in particular in risk areas, by wearing long clothing and using a mosquito repellent.
Vaccination against yellow fever is highly recommended if you are travelling in high-risk areas such as the Amazon or the Pantanal. The injection should be made at least 10 days before the departure.
It is not required for travelers coming directly France but becomes if you have recently stayed (in the last 6 months) in a country where the disease is endemic (such as some countries in South America and Africa. You can find the list of the countries concerned here).
Also, make sure that your basic vaccines (diphtheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis A and B) are updated. If you intend to stay in the Amazon, you can also consult a doctor to ask you to go if you want a treatment for malaria.
Think take a first-aid kit containing essential (painkillers, bandages, antiseptic, anti-diarrheal ect ...)
Brazil a vast country with various climates and may be visited all year round. Located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are thus reversed compared to Europe. Summer extends from September to march, with temperatures often above 30°C, while in the winter, from June to September, remains generally more mild.
Tourist season
The high tourist season for the Brazilian goes December to march. During this period, housing prices increase significantly, and beaches, as well as the tourist places, are very popular. If your goal is not to celebrate the New Year's eve or carnival (in February or march), it is advisable to avoid these periods.
Regions and climates
In summary, Brazil offers unique experiences throughout the year, but each region has its climatic features. Adjust your travel dates depending on your preferences and your itinerary !
In Brazil, it is necessary to be careful because electrical voltage may vary 110V to 220V according to regions and cities.
Most of the electronic devices (smartphones, tablets) are referred to as "bivolt ", which means that they are compatible with this variation.
However other devices French such as hair dryers, for example, may not work if the voltage is 110V. Before you leave, check the requirements of your device (indicated on the label : input 110-220V) and, if necessary, obtain as a transformer.
Throughout the country, plugs and sockets electrical N-type are used. The French records type C are compatible with outlets brazilianhowever, the sheets E-type (as some laptop chargers) are only not compatible. An adapter will be necessary, therefore,.
The CPF (Cadastro de Pessoa Física) is a tax number in brazil. Although it is not mandatory, the get may greatly facilitate certain steps, such as buying bus tickets on the internet, SIM card, or the reservation of sporting and cultural events.
Have a CPF can be very handy. We explain to you step by step how to make the request in this article..
Before leaving, you should check with your bank on payment fees and withdrawal abroad, as well as on the conversion rate that will be applied.
Many banks impose exorbitant fees abroad. We recommend that you select a bank without fees for your cross-border transactions.
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Don't forget to also before fromnotify your bank of your trip to avoid any suspicion of fraud.
Subscribe to travel insurance is essential to travel in complete serenity.
Short stays : check the insurance included with your credit card.
Long stays : go to a real travel insurance to cover medical expenses and contingencies.
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. Communication can sometimes be complicated because few Brazilians speak a second language (young people are doing better). They usually include quite well Spanishand many are practising what they call the "portugnol " (a mixture of Portuguese and Spanish 😊).
Board : Learn some words and phrases before starting to make communication easier, knowing that the brazilian appreciate foreigners who make the effort to speak their language.
