The closing of borders or the imposition of restrictions on the entry of Brazilian passengers were some of the measures taken by several countries against the proliferation of Covid-19. However, the advance of vaccination in Brazil has motivated the flexibility of these measures. In view of this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) made available a list with information to travelers on its website, created from information sent by the embassies.
Below we list the main rules for Brazilian passengers who wish to enter one of these countries:
South Africa
All travelers must present, upon arrival in the country, a PCR test certificate with a negative result made up to 72 hours before boarding, in addition to a "health declaration" to be filled in electronically. Passengers who, for any reason, arrive in the country without presenting a negative test certificate, must undergo the PCR test on arrival, at their own expense, and are subject to a mandatory ten-day quarantine, also paid for by their own means, if they test positive. The same applies to passengers in transit.
Germany
Brazil is now part of the group of countries considered "high risk zone". Passengers who have been in Brazil in the last ten days must present, at the time of boarding, one of these three documents: (i) negative test for covid-19, whether it is a rapid antigen test (performed for a maximum of 48 hours) or PCR (72 hours ); (ii) vaccination booklet, which includes one of the four immunization agents applied in Germany, which are those produced by pharmaceutical companies Pfizer-Biontech, Moderna, Astrazeneca and Janssen; or (iii) positive covid test, with a date greater than 28 days and less than six months, proving that the patient is cured. Those who choose to present a negative test must remain in quarantine for ten days, subject to suspension, if a new negative result becomes available on the fifth day.
Argentina
They are authorized to enter Argentine territory, nationals and foreigners residing abroad. Direct family members of Argentineans and resident foreigners must present documentation proving their relationship with the respective airline. Travelers are subject to mandatory double testing - PCR exam up to 72 hours before boarding and antigen test on arrival in the country - in addition to compliance with mandatory quarantine, according to the rules of each province, and a new PCR exam after seven days. from the date of arrival in the country.
Australia
Only: a) Australia citizens are allowed to enter Australia; b) permanent residents; c) close family members of Australia citizens or permanent residents; d) travelers from New Zealand who stayed in that country in the last 14 days. Australia may, in addition, grant individual exemptions from the current restrictions for, among others, military personnel, students of the medical professions and guests of the Australian government, or on the basis of humanitarian reasons.
Canada
It is prohibited (with exceptions) for any foreign national to enter Canada for optional or discretionary purposes.
Chile
The entry of non-resident foreigners, except for exceptions provided for by law, is subject to permission from the Chilean consular authority. When entering the territory, a quarantine period of 10 days remains, which, for Chileans and residents vaccinated in the country, can be fulfilled at home. For those who are not immunized, the quarantine will continue to be carried out in a transit hotel.
China
Only Chinese citizens or foreigners holding a valid visa, issued after March 2020, can fly to China. Any passenger intending to travel to China must obtain, prior to boarding, the health code from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate at the place of departure.
Colombia
No prohibitive entry rules for foreign passengers. Even the presentation of the PCR exam was no longer required and travelers were exempted from filling out a form in the application ("CoronApp"), leaving only the need to register in the "Check-Mig" application.
South Korea
All passengers arriving in South Korea must present, on boarding, a negative PCR test result (72 hours), otherwise entry into the country, if foreigners, will be prohibited. There are no direct flights between South Korea and Brazil. Passengers from Brazil must undergo a new PCR test immediately after unboarding in Korea and must comply with mandatory complete isolation rules set by local authorities. There is no relaxation of requirements, even if the passenger has already completed the vaccination cycle.
Ecuador
Passengers from Brazil must submit a PCR test with a negative result for COVID-19, performed 72 hours before boarding the flight. The negative test must be presented even if the passenger is fully vaccinated. In addition, they must carry out a 10-day quarantine at their residence or at another chosen accommodation, at the expense of the traveler, regardless of the result of the PCR test result presented.
Spain
Flights from any airport located in Brazil to any airport in Spain, with or without stopovers, are suspended, with small exceptions, such as aircraft carrying exclusively Spanish or Andorran nationals, or residents in Spain or Andorra, or aircraft flights and search and rescue services.
United States
There is no restriction on the arrival of flights in the US from aircraft that originate in Brazil. However, the entry of foreigners who have been in Brazil in the previous 14 days is prohibited. This impediment does not apply to US citizens, permanent residents, and some special cases, such as holders of diplomatic and official visas. There is a recommendation (not an obligation) of a 7-day quarantine for those who have been authorized to enter the US. All passengers, two years of age and older, seeking to enter the US, including US citizens, must have a negative COVID-19 test result (PCR or antigen) or a medical certificate indicating the patient's recovery.
France
For passengers from Brazil, vaccinated travelers must present to enter France: (i) proof of complete vaccination cycle with vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA); and (ii) declaration of honor attesting to not having symptoms of COVID-19. In these cases, justification of compelling reasons for travel, PCR or antigenic tests on boarding and on arrival in France or quarantine are no longer mandatory.
Netherlands
Brazil is considered a "very high risk" country, so entry bans apply as a general rule, with several exceptions. If admission is allowed, quarantine is mandatory for ten days, reducible to five days upon presentation of a negative test. Testing is mandatory for travelers from "very high" risk countries, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated.
India
There are no direct flights between Brazil and India. Passengers traveling through Brazil in the last 14 days are required to take a PCR test (72 hours) on boarding and unboarding.
Italy
Passengers who have been in Brazil in the 14 days prior to the intention to enter Italy are prohibited from entering the country. There are, however, exceptions to the ban, such as the case of residents, diplomatic agents and persons authorized by the Italian Ministry of Health on the basis of "non-derogable grounds of necessity".
Mexico
Mexico has not adopted restrictions on flights or passengers from Brazil. Mexican air traffic continues to operate normally.
Paraguay
Non-resident foreigners must present, upon boarding, a COVID test with a negative result, carried out within 72 hours prior to entering the country (requirement does not apply to children under 10), form "Traveller's Health Declaration", to be completed up to 24 hours before entering the country and international medical insurance for Covid19, except for individuals residing in member or associate countries of Mercosur.
Peru
Passenger flights were resumed. with Brazil. Passengers are subject to the general rules for submitting a PCR test with a negative result for SARS-CoV-2 for all passengers who intend to board international flights to Peru and who have not received two doses of vaccine against COVID-19.
Portugal
Non-essential trips from Brazil are authorized. There is no requirement for 14-day prophylactic isolation. Presentation of PCR or antigen test is required upon boarding.
United Kingdom
Brazil is still on the red list. Any passengers who have been in Brazil in the last 10 days are prohibited from entering the UK.
Turkey
The entry of people from Brazil is subject to the presentation of a negative PCR test done up to 72 hours before the trip and to the fulfillment of 14 days of mandatory quarantine in a place designated by the governorship of the place of arrival in this country (observing the rules of quarantine release provided for in the previous cell).
Uruguay
Entrance is only allowed to Uruguayans, with exceptions provided by law, which include resident foreigners and aircraft crews.
For more up-to-date information on entry into these and other countries, access the Ministry of Foreign Affairs report.
