Anyone know if I have to show proof of vaccines for kids or adults to travel to Brazil?

[Anonymous]

And when we return to the US, do we have to show any vaccines (like yellow fever?) that are not given in the US?

[Anonymous]

I travel to Brazil for work. I've never had to show proof of any vaccines.

[Anonymous]

No and no. DH is Brazilian and we go every year (me with my US passport). One thing they are strict about is traveling into our out of the country with children if both parents aren't present. You have to have a notarized letter from the absent parent authorizing travel. Just FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No and no. DH is Brazilian and we go every year (me with my US passport). One thing they are strict about is traveling into our out of the country with children if both parents aren't present. You have to have a notarized letter from the absent parent authorizing travel. Just FYI.

That is only applied to Brazilian kids - as in, minors who have a Brazilian passport. If that is not the case, you don't need to worry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No and no. DH is Brazilian and we go every year (me with my US passport). One thing they are strict about is traveling into our out of the country with children if both parents aren't present. You have to have a notarized letter from the absent parent authorizing travel. Just FYI.

That is only applied to Brazilian kids - as in, minors who have a Brazilian passport. If that is not the case, you don't need to worry.

My friends at US consulates in Brazil still recommend getting the notarized letter for American kids. Brazilian authorities can be arbitrary in applying this requirement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No and no. DH is Brazilian and we go every year (me with my US passport). One thing they are strict about is traveling into our out of the country with children if both parents aren't present. You have to have a notarized letter from the absent parent authorizing travel. Just FYI.

That is only applied to Brazilian kids - as in, minors who have a Brazilian passport. If that is not the case, you don't need to worry.

My friends at US consulates in Brazil still recommend getting the notarized letter for American kids. Brazilian authorities can be arbitrary in applying this requirement.

No they can't. In any case, every airport and bus station has judge 24hrs/7 days to deal with minor's issues like that. Like when a Brazilian parent forget to bring an authorization.

However, if you decide to bring an notarized letter (like we brazillians), just know it must be an specific form from the consulate in DC (if you live in this area) which costs you $20.00 and half day off work (at least). American notaries are not recognized there, so it is worthless.