Brazil: Officials ease facemask requirements and maintain other COVID-19-related measures as of April 5 /update 56

Event

As of April 5, authorities in Brazil ease facemask requirements but maintain most COVID-19-related international travel restrictions.

Domestic Measures
Authorities in Brazil no longer require individuals to wear facemasks on flights and at airports. The use of facemasks is also no longer required in health centers and hospitals, except for staff and patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19. Most states are no longer enforcing restrictive measures.

International Travel Restrictions
All travelers aged 12 years and older entering from abroad are required to present proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 more than 14 days before entry or a negative result from an RT-PCR or antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before travel. If travelers get on multiple flights but remain inside the airport during connections, the time count begins when they board the first flight of their journey. Test results and documents detailing proof of vaccination must be in Portuguese, Spanish, or English. Children aged 11 or younger are not subject to any COVID-19 restrictions.

Foreign citizens are allowed to enter Brazil by air, land, and water for visits of no longer than 90 days. Those entering via land and water borders are subject to the same vaccination and testing requirements as those entering the country by air.

All restrictions are subject to amendment at short notice.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements before arrival. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.

Resources

Ministry of Health
Sao Paulo State - COVID-19
Rio de Janeiro State - COVID-19