Current travel advisories for Brazil
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
Please reconsider your need to travel to Brazil.
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Current situation : 3.1 / 5
Brazil is a country in South America (South America) with around 192 million citizens and a land mass of 8,511,965 km². We detected travel advisories from 8 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.4 / 5
Brazil shares land borders with 10 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.4 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Venezuela (4.1), French Guiana (4.0), Guyana (4.0), Colombia (3.3), Peru (3.3), Uruguay (3.3), Argentina (3.2), Bolivia (3.2), Paraguay with (3.0) and Suriname with (2.5 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/brazil
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to high crime rates (level 2 of 4).
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with updates to Country Summary.
Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do not travel to:
Any areas within 150 km/100 miles of Brazil’s land borders with Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Paraguay due to crime. (Note: This does not apply to the Foz do Iguacu National Park or Pantanal National Park.)
Informal housing developments (commonly referred to in Brazil as favelas, vilas, comunidades, and/or conglomerados) at any time of day due to crime (see additional information below).
Brasilia’s administrative regions (commonly known as “satellite cities”) of Ceilandia, Santa Maria, Sao Sebastiao, and Paranoa during non-daylight hours due to crime (see additional information below).
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as murder, armed robbery, and carjacking, is common in urban areas, day and night. Gang activity and organized crime is widespread. Assaults, including with sedatives and drugs placed in drinks, are common. U.S. government personnel are discouraged from using municipal buses in all parts of Brazil due to an elevated risk of robbery and assault at any time of day, and especially at night.
Danger level: 2
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/brazil
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/BR
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta normal försiktighet -
Danger level: 2
Travel is usually safe. .
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Caution
Danger level: 3
Caution.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 192 million
- Covering landmass
- 8,511,965 km²
- Electricity
- 110/220V - 60Hz
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- BR
- Phone prefix
- +55
- Top Level Domain
- .br
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800
Airports in Brazil (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Brazil.
Is Brazil safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Brazil. The risk index is at 3.1 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Brazil?
We currently know of 8 countries having issued advisories for Brazil.
What countries does Brazil share land borders with?
Brazil shares land borders with 10 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.4 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Venezuela (4.1), French Guiana (4.0), Guyana (4.0), Colombia (3.3), Peru (3.3), Uruguay (3.3), Argentina (3.2), Bolivia (3.2), Paraguay with (3.0) and Suriname with (2.5 of 5). See danger map of the region.