Passenger Guide

Transport of medicines

The entry of medicines into other countries may be subject to sanitary inspection. So don't forget your doctor's prescription. Remember to take (preferably in your carry-on) the medicines you need for the entire duration of the trip. It is recommended that medicines be kept in their original box. Pay attention to the individual volume of the containers because, according to air safety regulations, it is only allowed to carry in carry-on:

 • Essential medicines accompanied by a medical prescription (the prescription must have the passenger's name matched with the boarding pass's name).

 • Medicines that do not require a medical prescription: eye drops, saline solution for contact lenses, etc. (provided they do not exceed 100ml or 3.4oz).

 • Insulin and special liquids or gel, for diabetic passengers, accompanied by a medical prescription (provided they do not exceed 100 ml or 3.4oz).

 • Solid cosmetics (lipstick, lip balm, or deodorant stick, among others).

Vaccines

Always keep your vaccination card up to date. Depending on the conditions of your trip, other vaccines may be recommended. It is important to note that, in order to achieve the necessary protection, each vaccine has a period that can vary between ten days and six weeks. Therefore, make sure to get vaccinated well in advance.

Currently, the World Health Organization defines yellow fever vaccination as the only requirement for entry into countries that are signatories to the International Health Regulations and have adopted this measure. This must be proven by presenting the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). To obtain the ICVP, the traveler must visit the ANVISA website: https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/obter-o-certificado-internacional-de-vacinacao-e-profilaxia

For any questions or further details, please contact the ANVISA Ombudsman through the phone number 0800-642-9782.

Products of vegetable and animal origin

When returning from an international trip, pay attention to the rules for transporting plant and animal products brought from abroad. Industrialized plant-based products, beverages (teas, juices, and soft drinks), chocolates, coffees, and olive oil, for example, have free entry into the country. It is unnecessary to present any documentation to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA, in Portuguese) upon arrival in Brazil. For any questions about other products, consult the airline. See here a list of prohibited products: http://www.agricultura.gov.br/guia-de-servicos/arquivos/mala_legal.pdf.

Goods purchased abroad

Upon returning from a trip abroad, you are obliged to present the Electronic Declaration of Assets of the Traveler (e-DBV), complete and send your declaration, via the internet, through the website www.edbv.receita.fazenda.gov.br and report to Customs. If you do not know whether to present the e-DBV, check at http://idg.receita.fazenda.gov.br/orientacao/aduaneira/viagens-internacionais/guia-do-viajante.

Special control

The following are subject to unique controls by Organs and other competent bodies: Live animals; products of animal and plant origin; weapons and ammunition; equipment; other products may affect public health and safety, and the environment.

Importing is prohibited

In addition to illicit and counterfeit products, cigarettes and beverages of Brazilian manufacture, intended for sale exclusively abroad, cannot be imported.