Brazil relaxed entry regulations on April 4th. From now on, fully vaccinated persons no longer have to present an additional corona test for entry.

All arrivals fully vaccinated against the coronavirus are no longer subject to testing requirements in Brazil as of this week. Previously, a negative corona test had to be presented in addition to the vaccination certificate. This could be no more than 72 hours old (PCR test) or no more than 24 hours old (antigen test). This obligation was abolished on April 4th, and the previously required health form no longer has to be filled out.

It should be noted, however, that vaccination certificates consisting only of a QR code will not be accepted, according to the Federal Foreign Office. Instead, the full name of the vaccinated person, the name of the vaccine and its batch number and the dates of the vaccination appointments must be noted on the certificate.

Those who cannot prove a full corona vaccination and do not have Brazilian citizenship or permanent residence in the country are still only allowed to enter the country in a few exceptional cases. These apply, for example, to children under the age of twelve and people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. Since April 4, those who fall under this exception no longer have to go into quarantine after entering the country. Instead, an antigen or PCR test no more than 24 hours old is now required. Children under the age of two are exempt from the mandatory test, as are minors up to the age of twelve traveling with vaccinated adults.