Brazil Updates Travel Requirements

Brazil has updated its travel requirements in lieu of surging COVID-19 cases globally and the emergence of the Omicron variant. International travelers will have to show proof of vaccination and a negative test, as well as completion of the Traveler's Health Declaration (DSV).

The vaccination requirement applies to all travelers ages 12 and up; they must be approved either by the World Health Organization or by the relevant health authorities in the country where the vaccine was administered. To be considered fully vaccinated, the traveler must have received the final dose of the vaccine at least 14 days prior to boarding. For the test, travelers can use either an RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of boarding or an antigen test performed within 24 hours of boarding.

Note: The ordinance also establishes that Brazilians and foreigners residing in the country, and who left Brazil by December 14 are exempt from proof of vaccination or quarantine on their return.

Unvaccinated travelers who are Brazilian citizens or legal residents will be allowed to enter but will be required to complete five days of quarantine after reaching their final destination in Brazil at the address indicated on their DSV form. At the end of the quarantine, they must take a new RT-PCR or antigen test. If negative, they can travel as planned throughout the country.

For more information, visit br.usembassy.gov.

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