BRAZIL Issuing Authorities a) Brazilian Embassy (Consular Section) Hillcrest Office Park, Woodpecker Place, 1st Floor, 177 Dyer Road, Hillcrest, Pretoria 0083 Suite 91, Private Bag X1, Menlo Park, 0102 THE EMBASSY DOES NOT TAKE PHONE CALLS BUT DOES RESPOND TO EMAIL QUERIES. E-mail: consular.pretoria@itamaraty.gov.br website: www.pretoria.itamaraty.gov.br Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brasemb.pretoria Office Hours: Mon-Fri 09h00-12h00 b) Consulate-General of Brazil Touchstone House, 9th Floor 7 Bree Street, CAPE TOWN 8001 Tel: (021) 421-4040/1/2 Fax: 086 678 7599 Public Hours:1000-13h00 Mon-Fri Web: http://capetown.itamaraty.gov.br E-mail: consular.capetown@itamaraty.gov.br http://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2768-brazil-country-guide&print=1 Page 1 of 7
Visa Requirements Visas are NOT required by SA passport holders or British passport holders for either tourist or business purposes for a maximum period of 90 days. However it is required that all passport holders be in possession of a return or onward ticket, accommodation arrangements and sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in Brazil. If staying with friends, a letter of invitation is required. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months when entering Brazil and must have 2 blank pages. For countries who still require a visa for travel to Brazil : visa must now be registered online at https://scedv.serpro.gov.br. A copy of this registration which contains a protocol number must be attached to the necessary documents needed for the application of visas, found in their website. Transit visa - SA passport holders DO NOT require a transit visa. http://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2768-brazil-country-guide&print=1 Page 2 of 7
Visa Validity VALIDITY: strictly 90 days from entry date. http://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2768-brazil-country-guide&print=1 Page 3 of 7
SA Representative South African Consulate-General 1754 Avenida Paulista, 12th Floor 01310-920, Sao Paulo Tel: (+55) 11 3265 0449 E-mail: consular.saopaulo@dirco.gov.za South African Embassy Ses-Avenida das Nacoes QD 801, Lote 6 70406-900 Brasilia - DF http://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2768-brazil-country-guide&print=1 Page 4 of 7
Travel Health Compulsory: Recommended Travel Vaccines: Yellow Fever Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio Malaria Risk South America's giant, Brazil is a seductive country with dazzling beaches, tropical islands and picturesque colonial towns. Its verdant rainforests boast an astounding array of wildlife, while its wildly energetic cities are home to a multitude of ethnic groups. Join the mayhem in one of the world's best parties at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival. While Rio's event is famed, Carnival is celebrated throughout Brazil. Salvador also holds a big city-wide carnival, as does Olinda, which throws the most traditional fest. Explore the Amazon, the world's largest rain forest. It contains one-third of all the living species on earth and is crossed by 10 of the world's 20 largest rivers, including the River Amazon. Take Rio de Janeiro's cog train to the top of Corcovado (Hunchback) mountain and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the world from under the arms of the iconic Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue. Official Name: Capital: Currency: Language: Federative Republic of Brazil Brasília (BSB) Real/Reais (BRL). USD is widely accepted in tourist areas. Portuguese. Spanish, English, Italian, French and German may be spoken in tourist areas. Dialling code from SA: + 55 Time Zones: Brazil lies across 4 time zones: Acre Time: UTC / GMT -5 (7 hours behind South Africa) Amazon Time: UTC / GMT -4 (6 hours behind South Africa) Brasilia Time: UTC / GMT -3 (5 hours behind South Africa) Fernando de Noronha Time: UTC / GMT -2 (4 hours behind South Africa) http://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2768-brazil-country-guide&print=1 Page 5 of 7
Daylight Savings Time: Public Holidays 2017: Side of the Road: Observed by some states in Brasilia Time from 3rd Sunday in October to 3rd Sunday in February (clocks move forward 1 hour). States which observe DST: Distrito Federal (includes Brasilia), Espírito Santo (includes Vitória), Goiás (includes Goiânia), Minas Gerais (includes Belo Horizonte), Rio Grande do Sul (includes Porto Alegre), Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina (includes Criciúma), São Paulo Jan 1; Feb 27-28; Mar 1; Apr 14, 21; May 1; Jun 15; Sep 7; Oct 12, 28; Nov 2, 15; Dec 24, 25, 31 Right. Tourists with a foreign driver s license are authorized to drive in Brazil when their stay is less than 180 days. Best time to go: High Season is from Christmas until Carnaval (late Feb / early Mar). September October and March May has good weather and low season rates. Best for: Plugs: Drinking Water: Health: Customs: Travel Tips / Warnings: Rain Forests, Colonial Architecture, Beaches Brasília and Recife, 220 volts AC; Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, 127V AC or 220V in larger hotels. Plugs are of the two-pin type. Most hotels provide 110V- and 220V-outlets, transformers and adaptors. All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Bottled water is available. There are adequate and well-equipped medical facilities, however visitors are required to pay for these services. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended. Normal social courtesies. Casual wear is acceptable, but Brazilians take pride in their appearance. Beachwear should be reserved for the beach / poolside. Crime in Brazil is on the increase and in particular slum areas should be avoided unless part of a guided tour. Outside of the slum areas, normal precautions against crime should be taken. Only official taxis should be used. Women should take care when travelling alone. http://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2768-brazil-country-guide&print=1 Page 6 of 7
Duty Free: The following goods may be imported into Brazil by travellers over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty: 12L of alcohol. 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars and 250g of tobacco. 20 items (such as small gifts) worth up to US$10 each (or US$5 if arriving via land). The total value of the above items should not exceed US$500 if arriving via air or sea or US$300 if arriving via land, river or lake. 24 units of alcohol. 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars and 250g of tobacco. 10 toiletry items including cosmetics. 3 of the following: watches, toys, games or electronic items. Prohibited Imports: Prohibited imports include toy, replica and imitation firearms, illegal drugs, cigarettes and drinks manufactured in Brazil intended for sale abroad, unlicensed wildlife species, and counterfeit and pirated goods. Restricted items which you must declare and have prior authorisation for include firearms and ammunition, drugs (other than prescribed drugs for personal use), animals, animal products, plants and seeds. http://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2768-brazil-country-guide&print=1 Page 7 of 7