Is There A Travel Ban To Brazil?

Most of Latin America is enacting stiff travel bans to keep foreign visitors away and contain the coronavirus spread. Brazil is now off-limits as the United States has a travel ban to Brazil. So far, the initial travel ban is only for 14 days, but that might be extended.

Brazil Travel Ban Details

The travel ban to Brazil is in response to a surge in Brazilian coronavirus cases. Brazil currently has the second-highest number of reported coronavirus cases in the world. The United States still leads the world in reported case numbers.

The United States and Brazil have reciprocal travel bans on the other nation.

United States Travel Ban From Brazil

The U.S. travel ban for recent Brazil visitors went into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, for 14 days. This ban may go longer as it does not seem that the coronavirus has hit its peak yet. Currently, the ban only applies to immigrants or nonimmigrants that have been physically present in Brazil during the last 14 days.

A May 24, 2020, White House press statement states these people can still enter the United States:

• Lawful permanent residents of the United States
• Any alien who is a spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• The parents of lawful U.S. citizens or permanent residents under age 21 and unmarried
• Siblings of qualifying U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents if both are under age 21 and unmarried
• Any alien who is the child, foster child or ward of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or who is a prospective adoptee seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications
• Any alien traveling at the invitation of the United States Government for a purpose related to containment or mitigation of the virus

There are a few other exceptions to the U.S.-imposed travel ban. U.S. citizens can return to the United States. However, they must self-quarantine for 14 days. Commerce can still flow between Brazil and the United States.

The U.S. State Department currently discourages any international travel because of the pandemic threat. You will have difficulty traveling directly between both nations until the bans are lifted.

The last direct flight from Brazil into Miami landed on May 27, 2020. You may still be able to find direct flights to other U.S. airports, such as Houston International (IAH).

Brazil Travel Ban On Foreigners

Brazil is also restricting travel from the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, states foreigners cannot enter Brazil through June 21, 2020. The embassy mentioned on May 26, 2020 that they had no plans to arrange repatriation flights for U.S. citizens back to the United States.

It's still possible to enter Brazil if you fall into one of these categories:

• Are a born or naturalized Brazilian citizen
• Permanent residents of Brazil
• National Immigration Registry Card Holders (Registro Nacional Migratório – RNM)
• Foreign professionals working for an NGO recognized by the Brazilian government
• Foreign officials accredited by the Brazilian government
• Spouse, domestic partner, son or daughter, father or mother, or caregiver of a Brazilian citizen
• Any person whose entrance into Brazil is deemed by the government to be in the public interest

Certain travelers are also exempt, including flight crews and cargo delivery. International travelers with a layover or aircraft refueling or maintenance can enter Brazil too.

Final Thoughts

The travel ban to Brazil prohibits foreigners without Brazilian citizenship or an essential travel reason from entering through June 21, 2020. The United States travel ban from Brazil goes through early June 2020. Either nation may extend the travel ban if the coronavirus threat is still high in Brazil.

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