Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Brazil.
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Travel to Brazil continues normally, with international flights, major airports and normal immigration procedures operating. However, travellers should be aware of significant crime and kidnapping risks, stronger warnings in some international border regions and the possibility of weather-related disruption.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Visa requirements
Brazilian visa requirements depend on nationality. Some travellers can enter Brazil visa-free for tourism, while others must obtain a visa before departure. Check the requirement applying to your passport before booking travel.
Passport requirements
Passport-validity requirements can vary according to nationality and the guidance used by your airline. Travellers should check the requirements applying to their passport and make sure sufficient blank pages are available for immigration procedures.
International border regions
Additional caution is required around some of Brazil’s international land borders. Current U.S. guidance advises against travel within 160 kilometres of several international borders because of crime and kidnapping risks, with exceptions including Foz do Iguaçu and the Pantanal.
Crime
Violent crime, armed robbery, carjacking and theft occur in Brazilian cities. Travellers should take particular care when using ATMs, displaying expensive belongings or travelling alone at night.
Favelas and informal communities
Travellers should exercise particular caution around informal housing developments. Security conditions can change quickly and organized criminal groups operate in some communities.
Flooding and landslides
Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding and landslides, particularly during the rainy season. Parts of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo can be affected.
Latest Travel Changes
Travel advisory remains elevated
The latest U.S. travel advisory, issued on 31 August 2026, keeps Brazil at Level 2 because of crime and kidnapping risks. Stronger warnings apply to several specific areas.
Border-region warnings
Travellers planning overland journeys should check their route carefully. Current U.S. guidance advises against travel to international land-border areas with several neighbouring countries because of organized crime and kidnapping risks.
Weather can affect travel
Flooding and landslides remain recurring travel risks in parts of Brazil. Travellers should check local weather and road conditions before long-distance journeys during periods of heavy rain.
Before You Travel
Check your airline, airport information, Brazilian immigration requirements, weather conditions and the travel advice issued by your own government before departure.
If travelling overland or visiting remote regions, check the security situation and road conditions for your specific route rather than relying only on the nationwide travel status.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.