🇧🇷 Is Brazil safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Brazil: 115 diplomatic missions from 86 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Brazil
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Ensure your policy covers your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Check transit health requirements for any stopover countries before departure
- Cruise companies may have their own boarding health requirements; confirm well in advance
- Avoid areas where political demonstrations are taking place; stay informed about road blockages
Risk areas and situations
- Amazon River and tributaries west of Codajás and east of Belém do Solimões: avoid unless essential
- Itaquaí River (any section) in Amazonas State: FCDO advises against all but essential travel
- Japurá River and its tributaries (any section) in Amazonas State: avoid unless essential
- Rio Negro and tributaries north or west of Barcelos in Amazonas State: avoid unless essential
- Brazil has a high crime rate; certain districts in major cities should be avoided
- Most common crimes: mobile phone theft and armed robberies forcing victims to hand over valuables or withdraw cash at ATMs
- If a minor travels without one or both parents, a notarised parental authorisation must be carried
Health
- High risk of dengue, chikungunya and Zika, especially during rainy season; use repellent and cover skin, particularly at dawn and dusk
- Yellow fever cases reported in several states; malaria present in the Amazon region — WHO recommends vaccination before visiting those areas
- Cases of alcoholic drinks contaminated with methanol detected across Brazil; buy alcohol only at trusted establishments and avoid homemade spirits
Emergency numbers in Brazil
Embassies and consulates in Brazil
115 diplomatic missions from 86 countries, across 11 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 5 | Brasília, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 5 | Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Recife |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 5 | Belém, Curitiba, Porto Alegre |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 4 | Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 3 | Brasília, São Paulo |
| 🇮🇳 India | 3 | Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 3 | Belo Horizonte, Recife, Rio de Janeiro |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | Brasília, São Paulo |
| 🇨🇳 China | 2 | Recife, Rio de Janeiro |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | Brasília, São Paulo |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | Recife, Rio de Janeiro |
…and 74 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Brazil is Portuguese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Portuguese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brazil safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Brazil is 1.82/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Brazil?
The general emergency number in Brazil is 190. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Brazil?
Telcomia tracks 115 diplomatic missions from 86 countries in Brazil, across 11 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.