To travel to Brazil you will need a passport valid 6 months minimum after your arrival date. You will be granted a 3 months tourist visa as you arrive in Brazil. For citizens of certain countries (USA, Canada, Australia…), you will need to apply for a visa before the trip. You will be given an immigration card with your arrival date. Do not lose this card, you will be asked for it at the airport at the end of your stay. We advise you to withdraw enough cash to cover your expenses during your stay. Away from big cities cash withdrawers can be had to find. If you wish to withdraw money, we advise you to look for Banco do Brazil or Itaú banks, you will identify by their logos below: Regarding money exchange (câmbio, in Portuguese), you will be able to find exchange agencies at the airport and in big cities touristic areas. Try as much as you can to pay souvenirs and snacks with small bills. For instance, if you try to pay a 2 reais (R$) item with a 50 reais bill, the storekeeper might not have change. During your stay, you will be almost always accompanied by a trustworthy guide or driver. You shouldn’t face any problem during your trip, if you take the usual necessary precautions you will take in every big city. We advise you to: In Brazil, there are drugstores everywhere and for many medicines you will not need a prescription. But if you wish to bring with you a few basic drugstore items, here are some suggestions: Recommended vaccinesPassport, money and safety
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