São Paulo – Incoming foreigners are allowed into all Brazilian airports again. The decision was published by the federal government in an extra edition of the Federal Gazette on Thursday (24), and it applies to foreign citizens of any nationality. However, restrictions remain in place concerning entry by land, including roads, and waterways.
After the coronavirus pandemic broke out in Brazil, the administration put in place temporary restrictions on entry. In March, all airports were closed, although exceptions were made via later rulings. July saw the federal government announce foreign travelers would be allowed into the country, with the exception of airports in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraíba, Rondônia, Rio Grande do Sul, and Tocantins. In August, restrictions applied to Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins.
The government has now lifted all restrictions on entry by air, provided that migration- and pandemic-related requirements are met. Prior to boarding their flights, travelers intending to spend up to 90 days in Brazil are required to provide their carrier with proof of insurance valid in Brazil throughout their stay. The insurance must be in Portuguese, Spanish or English and it must cover health-related expenses amounting to at least BRL 30,000 (USD 5,389 at today’s exchange rate).
Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
