Climate
May temperature in Rio de Janeiro, you can expect low humidity and pleasant weather, with day temperatures around 78-80 °F, and 62-65° F during the night. Rainfall during May is moderate with an average of 80mm (3.2 inches).
Health Information
Depending on your country of origin or nationality, you may be required specific vaccines to enter Brazil, such as the yellow fever vaccine or measles.
Malaria and Dengue Fever are present in Brazil. Be sure to take proper precautions to avoid these mosquito-borne diseases. Bring non-aerosol repellents if possible.
Transportation
In Rio de Janeiro, buses are the cheap and main form of public transportation. Other ways of transportation include the subway system – MetroRio, street cars, cable cars and Uber. Ride-sharing apps such as Uber are safe and easily available. Also, you can buy a Rio Card ticket which is accepted in every type of public transportation.
Currency
The official currency of Brazil is the Real. Its symbol is R $ and its fraction are 100 cents. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 real. Approximately, $1 USD is equivalent to R $4.85.
Unlike some other South American countries, US dollars are rarely accepted in Brazil. Therefore, it is recommended to have some reals in cash, which you may withdraw from an ATM on arrival.
Electricity
In Brazil the standard voltage is 127 / 220V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
Type N plug
Brazil official standard plug and socket type is type N. You may need to bring an adapter for your devices.
Safety Tips
Staying safe in Brazil is very important. Brazil is an amazing place and by following some simple tips here it may become your favorite travel destination.
DON’T…
· Pull your phone out on the street.
· Walk alone at night.
· Put valuables in your pockets.
· Wear showy items like gold jewelry –even if fake, wearing it could make you a target.
· Leave your valuables unattended.
· Use the metro at night – choose share ride services such as Uber
DO…
· Pack a theft-safe cross body bag.
· Be cautious of your valuables while sunbathing on the beach in Rio.
· Leave one bank card in your suitcase – Note: this tip is good practice always when you travel, not just in Brazil.
· Use Uber if possible.
· Leave your passport in a safe place, bring a photo copy to store in a separate location.
· Try not to stand out as a tourist.
· Practice extra caution in heavily touristic areas.
· Be mindful of your things at an outdoor restaurant.
· Travel in pairs or groups.
· Be careful when you withdraw money.
· Purchase Travel Insurance – no one wants to think about unfortunate scenarios like robbery, delays, cancellations, injury or sickness happening while traveling,
but they do and almost every traveler can attest to a time when travel insurance really saved them.
Visa Information
Brazil has different travel policies for each nationality. The Brazilian Government doesn’t request a visa for a group of countries. In this case, if your nationality is part of this list, you can stay up to 90 days in Brazil without any issues.
Please, review with your local Brazilian embassy if your nationality is applicable for a visa or not. Check here: https://www.ivisa.com/brazil
Please note that US, Canadian and Australian citizens will not require a visa at this time.
Travelers who currently possess a valid physical visa in their passport for the purpose of their visit do not need to apply for a new visa.
Reciprocity Policy
Brazil follows a policy of reciprocity regarding visas. This means that nationals of countries that require visas for Brazilian citizens will need a visa to travel to Brazil.
Brazil has signed visa exemption agreements with about 90 countries. The Ministry of Foreign Relations General Framework of Visa Regime contains information about visa requirement and exemptions for foreign citizens. Review the https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ document to find out if you need a visa to travel to Brazil.
Visit Visa
Early planning is highly recommended. The visit visa will be issued to foreigners traveling to Brazil for staying up to 90 days without purposes of immigration or the exercise of paid activity (daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or other travel expenses are allowed).
Visit visas can be granted for those traveling for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sports activities, study, volunteer work, or to attend to conferences, seminars or meetings, among other purposes – provided there is no remuneration in Brazil and the stay does not exceed 90 days.
SPWLA AND ITS AFFILIATES HAVE GATHERED THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THIS INFORMATION IS MADE PUBLIC ON THE CONSULANT WEBSITE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. PLEASE DIRECTLY MAKE CONTACT WITH YOUR LOCAL EMBASSY FOR CLARITY.
You may find contact details about your local embassy on this link: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/reparticoes-consulares-do-brasil