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Brazilië: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en visa

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.

Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

  • Brazil e-Visa ↗ verplicht
    Ideally 1–2 months before travel; processing up to 10 business days · Kosten: USD 80.90 · US, Canadian and Australian citizens (tourism/business)

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months beyond arrival.

Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar

  • Keep your boarding pass/entry record to track the 90-day limit.
  • Minors travelling without both parents may be asked for a birth certificate.

Douane

  • 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.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, brazil.vfsevisa.com ↗, riotimesonline.com ↗, gov.br ↗, gov.br ↗, concordia.itamaraty.gov.br ↗, gov.br ↗

Geld

Bijna overal kun je met de kaart betalen. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.

Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners

Apple Pay — werkt · Google Pay — werkt

Waar je geld wisselt

  • Bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Banco24Horas) — choose BRL
  • Licensed casas de câmbio in city centres/malls for USD/EUR cash

Waar je beter niet wisselt

  • Airport exchange booths
  • Hotel exchange
  • Dynamic currency conversion

Geldautomaten: 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.

Fooi: 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.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: bcb.gov.br ↗, gov.uk ↗

Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • 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.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Carry ID (a copy of your passport is usually accepted).
  • Zero-tolerance drink-driving law (Lei Seca).
  • Smoking banned in enclosed public spaces.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, gov.br ↗

Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Mostly Catholic with a large Evangelical population; Afro-Brazilian religions (Candomblé, Umbanda) in places like Salvador.

Kleding: Casual; beachwear is fine on the beach but cover up in shops and restaurants. Avoid flashy jewellery and watches.

Etiquette

  • 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.

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Klimaat

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.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: summer, Rio ~24–31°C, storms
  • februari: Feb: hot; Carnival (Feb/Mar)
  • maart: Mar: hot, humid
  • april: Apr: warm; rains easing in the south-east
  • mei: May: pleasant, drier in Rio
  • juni: Jun: mild winter; cool in the south
  • juli: Jul: dry, ~18–25°C in Rio; Pantanal season
  • augustus: Aug: dry, good for Pantanal and Iguaçu
  • september: Sep: spring, warming
  • oktober: Oct: warm; north-east beaches excellent
  • november: Nov: hot, rains start in south-east
  • december: Dec: summer, busy; New Year in Rio

Beste seizoen: April–June and August–October; December–March for beach and Carnival (hot, rainy, pricey).

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: en.wikipedia.org ↗

Wat mee te nemen

  • 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

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • 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)

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Type N (Type C also fits), 127 V or 220 V depending on city, 60 Hz

Water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered.

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Mobiel en eSIM: Claro, Vivo and TIM prepaid SIMs (passport required); eSIMs widely available.

Apps: Uber, 99, iFood, Google Maps, Moovit, WhatsApp

Internet: No restrictions.

Gezondheid: Yellow fever vaccine recommended for most regions; dengue and chikungunya common — use repellent. Hepatitis A and typhoid advised.

Verzekering: Not required; travel medical insurance strongly recommended (public SUS care is free but crowded).

Noodnummers: 190 police, 192 ambulance (SAMU), 193 fire

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗, gov.br ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.