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COUNTRY INFORMATION
Customs formalities : a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Rio, with at least one blank page
available for Brazilian visa stamp. EU citizens do not require a visa while many other nationalities require
one (please check, according to your situation).
NB : on entering Brazil, all tourists must fill out a carto de entrada/saida (entry/exit card); immigration
officials will keep half, you keep the other. When you leave Brazil, the second half will be taken by
immigration officials. Dont lose your card, as it could cause hassles and needless delays when you leave.
Health precautions!: no specific vaccination is required, just be sure that your routine vaccines are up-todate. Check with your local health centre for further instructions. The yellow-fever vaccine is recommended
for all travellers to Brazil, except those visiting only Rio de Janeiro. Transmitted by mosquitoes, Zika rarely
causes illness, however pregnant women are advised not to travel to Brazil (or other countries where virus
transmission is ongoing) !to avoid potential birth defects.
NB : an international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory for travellers who, within
three months prior to their arrival in Brazil, have visited or been in transit through any yellow feverinfected
country in Africa or the Americas.
Currency : Brazilian Real (R$). One real is made up of 100 centavos. 1" = 4,10 BRL
You can either change before or during your trip (at the airport or at any shop with sign showing
Cambio). ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted in major hotels, restaurants and shops.
Language : Portuguese
Indicative phone : from outside Brazil, please dial 00 55
Average temperatures in May : between 20 and 25C (Average sea temperature : 24C)
We recommend
Daytime-sightseeing : comfortable and casual
Full-sleeved shirts/t-shirts and long linen trousers (ideal protection against sun burn during the day)
Sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses
Evening diners dress code will be casual, Sweaters for cool evenings
White Dress code suggested for your Gala Dinner on Wednesday May 05th. Business casual for men and
smart dress for ladies is also OK.!
1 pair of confortable walking shoes, 1 pair of sandals or flip-flops
Swimsuit for your hotel pool or the beach
Beach towels are provided on request at the hotel
A light jacket just in case it rains
Other Items
A fold away light bag that will carry your essentials on day trips
Your first aid kit : personal prescriptions (copies of scripts), pain and fever relievers, diarrhea/laxative
medicines, allergy medicines, motion sickness pills, collyrium for eyes, contact lenses solution
Insect/mosquito repellent to be cautious
Your cell phone charger and camera
Exceptions
You may bring liquid medications (insulin, syrup etc.) in your cabin baggage as long as you present a
certificate or prescription in your name to the security screeners. There are no restrictions on solid
medications (tables and capsules).
NEOPOST
SOBEINCENTIVE
Yvette LEBARON
Anthony VERCRUYSSE
+ 33 1 45 36 30 34
+ 33 1 42 66 23 23
y.lebaron@neopost.com
anthony@sobeincentive.fr
For any question or advise regarding your trip, please feel free to contact us.