Travel Requirements & Health Advice for Brazil (2026)
✈️ Entry & Passport
Brazil generally requires a valid passport and may request proof of onward travel/insurance: check GOV.UK travel advice for updates.
No specific vaccine certificates are universally required on entry for UK nationals, but health risks exist.
💉 Recommended Vaccines
NaTHNaC emphasises checking up-to-date vaccine recommendations before travel. Typical vaccines recommended on TravelHealthPro include:
Routine UK vaccines (MMR, tetanus-diphtheria-polio)
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Yellow fever (risk areas — widely recommended though not mandated for most travellers)
Hepatitis B
Rabies (for long stays or high-risk animal exposure)
(See TravelHealthPro for full, location-specific details).
🦟 Malaria Risk
Malaria transmission exists in parts of the Amazon basin and forested areas below ~900 m elevation; risk varies by region and season.
Outside the Amazon region, transmission risk is much lower or negligible, but consulting travel health services for personalised advice is important.
Prevent mosquito bites and consider antimalarial tablets if you’re visiting higher-risk areas.
🏔️ Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is a recognised risk in parts of Brazil, such as highland cities (e.g., Brasília, parts of the interior).
As with any high-altitude travel, acclimatisation and gradual ascent reduce risk; seek professional advice if you plan significant altitude gain.
🩺 Health Considerations
Brazil has other mosquito-borne illnesses (e.g., dengue, chikungunya, Zika), so mosquito bite avoidance (repellent, nets, cover clothing) is essential, and some vaccines may be recommended
Consult TravelHealthPro and your travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure to tailor your plan to your exact itinerary and activities.
