Traveling to Brazil

THE CENTRAL BANK OF BRAZIL, pursuant to Article 9 of Law No. 4,595, dated December 31, 1964, hereby announces that the NATIONAL MONETARY COUNCIL, in a meeting held on July 30, 1998, and in consideration of the provisions of Article 65(2) of Law No. 9,069, dated June 30, 1995, has issued the following DECISION:

Article 1 - Individuals entering or leaving the country with domestic or foreign currency in an amount exceeding 10,000 BRL (ten thousand Brazilian Reais) or its equivalent in other currencies, pursuant to Artiicle 65 (2.III) of Law No. 9,069/95, must submit to the Federal Revenue Service unit that has jurisdiction over the place of the passenger's entry into or exit from the country a statement specifying the amounts in cash, checks and traveler's checks that they are carrying, determined by the Minister of Finance.

Travelers leaving the country with foreign currency in cash, checks and traveler's checks exceeding the amount specified by this Resolution may be required to submit, within a timeframe to be set by the Federal Revenue Service:

• Proof of acquisition of the foreign currency from an authorized bank or institution with a license for foreign exchange operations in the country, for an amount equal to or greater than the declared sum; or
• The declaration submitted to the Federal Revenue Service unit upon entering the country, for an amount equal to or greater than the sum the passenger is carrying; or
• A document proving the receipt of money in cash and/or traveler's checks through a payment order in foreign currency in the passenger's name, or, for foreigners or Brazilians residing abroad who are in transit in the country, through an international credit card.

For more information, see Resolution No. 2,524 (PDF, 0.08 MB, PT) e the website of Central Bank of Brazil.

• Valid passport (with an expiration date at least six months after the date of entry);
• Round-trip ticket (return date must be confirmed);
• Proof of sufficient financial means to ensure the passenger's subsistence during their stay in Brazil (credit card and most recent statement). The minimum amount required is BRL 170 per day, which is approximately EUR 80;
• If the accommodation is a hotel, the passenger must provide proof that the booking has already been paid or that it will be paid by credit card;
• If the accommodation is a private home, the passenger must provide an invitation letter from the owner, who must be a resident of the Brazilian city of destination; the letter should specify the duration of the Spanish tourist’s stay and include the owner’s signature, authenticated by a Brazilian notary, along with proof of residence issued in the owner's name.