ברזיל: מה לדעת לפני הנסיעה
העיקר
- US, Canadian and Australian citizens have needed an e-Visa since 10 April 2025 (USD 80.90, apply only at brazil.vfsevisa.com, allow up to 10 business days).
- Passport must be valid 6 months after arrival.
- Voltage varies by city (127 V or 220 V) — check before plugging in; sockets are Type N.
- Street crime is common in big cities: use app taxis, don't display phones on the street, and avoid beaches and favelas at night.
- Review yellow fever vaccination with a travel-health professional; do not assume Rio or São Paulo city visits are excluded from recommendations.
כניסה ואשרות
UK, EU, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and UAE citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days (extendable by the Federal Police to max 180 days per year). US citizens need an e-Visa since April 2025. Indian citizens need a visa in advance. Chinese ordinary-passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 30 days, non-extendable, from 11 May through 31 December 2026; total stay must not exceed 30 days per migration year.
טפסים והיתרים מקוונים
- Brazil e-Visa ↗ חובה
Ideally 1–2 months before travel; processing up to 10 business days · עלות: USD 80.90 · US, Canadian and Australian citizens (tourism/business)
תוקף הדרכון: At least 6 months beyond arrival.
בגבול עשויים לבקש
- Keep your boarding pass/entry record to track the 90-day limit.
- Minors travelling without both parents may be asked for a birth certificate.
מכס
- Declare cash/travellers' cheques of USD 10,000 or more (online e-DBV).
- Fresh fruit, meat and plants restricted.
- Carry prescriptions for medicines; controlled substances need documents.
- Do not bring vapes or refills, even for personal use: traveller imports are prohibited.
נבדק ב-29 באוקטובר 2026 · מקורות: gov.uk ↗, brazil.vfsevisa.com ↗, riotimesonline.com ↗, gov.br ↗, gov.br ↗, concordia.itamaraty.gov.br ↗, gov.br ↗
כסף
אפשר לשלם בכרטיס כמעט בכל מקום. כרטיסים מתקבלים כמעט בכל מקום.
רשתות תשלום: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners
Apple Pay — עובד · Google Pay — עובד
איפה להחליף כסף
- Bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Banco24Horas) — choose BRL
- Licensed casas de câmbio in city centres/malls for USD/EUR cash
איפה לא להחליף
- Airport exchange booths
- Hotel exchange
- Dynamic currency conversion
כספומטים: Foreign cards work at Banco24Horas and major bank ATMs; expect a per-withdrawal fee plus your bank's. Night-time (approx. 22:00–06:00) withdrawal limits are very low for security — use ATMs inside malls in daytime.
טיפ: Restaurants add a 10% service charge (serviço) — check the bill; no extra tip needed. Round up taxis; tip hotel porters a few reais.
- Contactless and Pix (local instant payments) are everywhere; tourists generally pay by card.
- Russian Mir cards don't work.
נבדק ב-29 באוקטובר 2026 · מקורות: bcb.gov.br ↗, gov.uk ↗
כללים ואיסורים
אסור
- Any drugs (heavy sentences for trafficking)
- Racist or homophobic insults (criminal offences)
- Removing wildlife, plants or indigenous artefacts
- Entering indigenous lands without authorisation
- Importing electronic cigarettes, vapes, parts or refills, including for personal use in accompanied luggage.
חוקים שתיירים מפרים בלי לדעת
- Carry ID (a copy of your passport is usually accepted).
- Zero-tolerance drink-driving law (Lei Seca).
- Smoking banned in enclosed public spaces.
תרבות ולבוש
דת: Mostly Catholic with a large Evangelical population; Afro-Brazilian religions (Candomblé, Umbanda) in places like Salvador.
לבוש: Casual; beachwear is fine on the beach but cover up in shops and restaurants. Avoid flashy jewellery and watches.
נימוסים
- Brazilians greet warmly (handshakes, cheek kisses in many cities).
- The 'OK' hand sign is considered rude.
- Portuguese is spoken; English is limited — learn basics.
- Expect a relaxed approach to time at social events.
נבדק ב-29 באוקטובר 2026 · מקורות: gov.uk ↗
אקלים
Southern Hemisphere seasons. Rio and the north-east are hot and humid most of the year; the south (Curitiba, Porto Alegre) has cool winters (Jun–Aug); the Amazon is hot and rainy, wettest roughly Dec–May.
לפי חודשים
- ינואר: Jan: summer, Rio ~24–31°C, storms
- פברואר: Feb: hot; Carnival (Feb/Mar)
- מרץ: Mar: hot, humid
- אפריל: Apr: warm; rains easing in the south-east
- מאי: May: pleasant, drier in Rio
- יוני: Jun: mild winter; cool in the south
- יולי: Jul: dry, ~18–25°C in Rio; Pantanal season
- אוגוסט: Aug: dry, good for Pantanal and Iguaçu
- ספטמבר: Sep: spring, warming
- אוקטובר: Oct: warm; north-east beaches excellent
- נובמבר: Nov: hot, rains start in south-east
- דצמבר: Dec: summer, busy; New Year in Rio
העונה הטובה: April–June and August–October; December–March for beach and Carnival (hot, rainy, pricey).
נבדק ב-29 באוקטובר 2026 · מקורות: en.wikipedia.org ↗
מה לקחת
- Type N adapter; check 127/220 V support
- Insect repellent (dengue, yellow fever areas)
- Yellow fever certificate if vaccinated
- Cheap spare phone or phone strap for city streets
- Light rain jacket
- High-SPF sunscreen
לא לקחת / אסור להכניס
- Expensive jewellery and watches
- Carrying passport on the beach (take a copy)
- Large amounts of cash
- Vapes, electronic cigarettes and refills (import prohibited even in personal luggage)
מידע מעשי
שקעים: Type N (Type C also fits), 127 V or 220 V depending on city, 60 Hz
מים: Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered.
תנועה: נסיעה בצד ימין
סלולר ו-eSIM: Claro, Vivo and TIM prepaid SIMs (passport required); eSIMs widely available.
אפליקציות: Uber, 99, iFood, Google Maps, Moovit, WhatsApp
אינטרנט: No restrictions.
בריאות: Yellow fever vaccine recommended for most regions; dengue and chikungunya common — use repellent. Hepatitis A and typhoid advised.
ביטוח: Not required; travel medical insurance strongly recommended (public SUS care is free but crowded).
חירום: 190 police, 192 ambulance (SAMU), 193 fire
נבדק ב-29 באוקטובר 2026 · מקורות: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗, gov.br ↗
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