Medals Board
Visa and Embassies
Tourists from some countries require a visa to come to Brazil. To let you know if you need a visa, click the link below. He will direct you to the site of Embratur, the body responsible for tourism in Brazil. There you will find all the information you need. Just check your type of passport, country of origin, giving the corresponding number on the label and see what you will need to make your trip.
http://www.braziltour.com/dicaturista/dicasPassaporte.html?locale=en_EN
Clic on the link below to access all Embassies in Brasilia. You will find information as address, tephone number, web page and e-mail.
http://www.braziltour.com/dicaturista/dicasConsuladosEmbaixadas.html
IMPORTANT
The Brazilian Penal Code holds rigid laws regarding the rights of children and teenagers. So read carefully and provide necessary documentation to avoid mishaps:
STATUTES OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Article 82 - It is forbidden to accept a boy, girl or adolescent in a hotel, motel, pension, or like establishments, unless authorized or accompanied by their parents or guardians.
If the child is accompanied by their parents or guardians, must present to the hotel reception, a document attesting to this relationship. If a minor (under 18) is accompanied by someone unrelated or any other level of relationship, such as uncles, cousins or grandparents, must present a permit issued by the child's parents, notarized.
In Brazil, are considered minors, people under 18 years of age.