If you’re planning to traveling to Brazil, there are a few things that you should check into to make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers’ cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Australian currency and travellers’ cheques are not accepted in many countries. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work overseas. Credit card fraud is widespread in Brazil.

Making plans for Brazil vacations is all part of the fun, but for visitors from certain countries there is one important detail that should be taken very seriously: applying for an entry visa at the right time.

One of the defining Brazil travel experiences… but get your visa first!

For visitors from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan however, it is important to apply for the correct visa before setting off on your Brazil vacation

Where to Get Help

In Brazil, you can obtain consular assistance from the:

Australian Embassy
SES QD 801
Conjunto K, Lote 07
BSB, DF 70200-010,
Brasilia, Brazil
Telephone 55 61 3226 3111
Facsimile 55 61 3226 1112
E-mail: embaustr@dfat.gov.au

or

Australian Consulate-General
Edificio Trianon Corporate – Cerqueira Cesar
Alamenda Santos 700
9th Floor, Unit 92
Sao Paulo 01418 100, Brazil
Telephone 55 11 3171 2851
Facsimile 55 11 3171 2889