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It’s Brasil
It’s Brasil spelled with the letter S
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Essential Information
Brazilian Portuguese is the official language.
Brasil’s electrical voltage varies between 110V and 220V depending on the location. Most Brazilian hotels provide for both voltages, while portable transformers can be found in a variety of specialized stores.
N-type sockets and three-pin plugs are used as standard in Brasil. For safety, sockets are recessed, so that power only connects and passes when plugs are fully inserted into the socket, preventing accidental contact with energized plugs.
To connect a direct international call, dial 00 + operator’s code* + country code + area code + telephone number. For direct or collect calls abroad, with the aid of bilingual operators, dial 0800 703 2111.
*Check at the hotel reception about operator codes enabled for international calls.
The currency in Brasil is the REAL (R$). It can be exchanged at banks, exchange brokers, travel agencies, and authorized hotels. The official exchange rate is published daily in newspapers and specialized websites. International credit cards are accepted in most companies that provide services to tourists.
As for the REAL, bills and coins have distinctive features and security elements that facilitate their identification. Brazilian banknotes are printed in denominations of 2 reals, 5 reals, 10 reals, 20 reals, 50 reals, 100 reals, and 200 reals. Brazilian coins are minted in denominations of 5 centavos, 10 centavos, 25 centavos, 50 centavos, and 1 Brazilian real.
For more information on exchange rates, please visit the Central Bank Website.
The climate is predominantly tropical, with a few variations of around 82,4 °F in the North and around 68 °F in the South.
Public health services in Brasil are free for foreign tourists. Therefore, if you are in an accident, need medical attention, or have any health issues, just call the Mobile Emergency Medical Service (SAMU) on the toll-free number below.
SAMU (Mobile Emergency Medical Service): 192.
Health Tips
- Drink lots of water. Brasil is a tropical country, so we recommend that you keep hydrated at all times.
- Wear comfortable clothes. Protect your skin from the sun by wearing a hat, a cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Avoid staying in the sun between 10 am and 4 pm.
Vaccines
In order to enter Brasil, it is not mandatory to be vaccinated against any specific type of disease. However, there are some regions in the country where there is a Recommendation for Vaccination (ACRV) before the visit. For example, in the regions where cases of yellow fever have been documented.
Source: Ministry of Health
You can call these toll-free numbers from any phone. Most of them are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- 190: Military Police
- 192: Public Paramedics (SAMU)
- 193: Fire Department
- 191: Federal Highway Police
In order to do so, they have to comply with the following requirements:
- Be employed by a foreign company
- Be able to do the work remotely
- Provide proof of monthly income of US$1,500 or above, or provide proof of bank funds in the amount of US$18,000 or above
Visas for Digital Nomads are valid for one year, but they are renewable for equal periods. Visitors can apply whether they are currently in Brazilian territory or not.
The Brazilian government announced recently that the reinstatement of the Brazilian e-visa requirement for visitors from the United States will take effect on January 10, 2024. In practice, this means that until the new date established by the Brazilian government, US citizens will be able to travel to Brazil for tourism and business purposes without the need for short-stay visitor visas (up to 90 days).
From January 10, 2024, the visas will be issued through a completely electronic process, quickly and easily. The Brazilian government is defining the procedures and all the details regarding the visa process will be provided by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the near future.