Travel Information From Ethiopia to Brazil

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Brazil.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Brazil.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Brazil take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Brazil. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Brazil, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Brazil.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Recommended for all travelers ≥9 months of age going to the following areas: the entire states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital city of Brasília), Espirito Santo,* Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pará, Paraná,* Rio de Janeiro (including the city of Rio de Janeiro and all coastal islands),* Rio Grande do Sul,* Rondônia, Roraima, Santa Catarina,* São Paulo (including the city of São Paulo and all coastal islands),* and Tocantins and designated areas of the following states: Bahia* and Piauí. Vaccination is also recommended for travelers visiting Iguaçu Falls. Not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to areas not listed above, including the cities of Fortaleza and Recife. *Note: In 2017, CDC expanded YF vaccination recommendations for travelers to Brazil in response to a large YF outbreak in multiple eastern states. The expanded YF vaccination recommendations for these states are provisional.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Portuguese

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Olá
Good morning = Bom dia
Good afternoon = boa tarde
Goodbye = Adeus
Nice to meet you = Prazer em conhecê

Conversational

How are you? = Como você está?
I am good thank you = estou bem obrigado
What’s your name? = Qual o seu nome?
My name is … = Meu nome é...
Do you speak English? = Você fala inglês?
I don’t speak … = eu não falo...
How do you say… in … = Como se diz... em...
I don’t understand = não entendi

Basics

Yes = Sim
No = Não
Please = Por favor
Thank you = obrigado
You’re welcome = De nada
Excuse me please (as a question) = Desculpe-me, por favor
Excuse me (as sorry) = Com licença
Wait = Aguarde
Hurry up = Apresse-se
Go away = Vá embora
Let’s go to = Vamos para
I want to go to … = Eu quero ir para ...
A little bit = Um pouco
A lot = muito

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurante
Do you have? … = Você tem?
Not too spicy = Não muito picante
It was delicious = Estava uma delícia
The bill, please = A conta por favor
How much? = Quantos?
Very expensive = Muito caro
Can you reduce the price? = Você pode reduzir o preço?
Please can I have a beer? = Por favor, posso tomar uma cerveja?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Táxi
Car = Carro
Bus = Ônibus
Right = Certa(feminine) Certo(masculine)
Left = Esquerda(feminine), Esquerdo(masculine)
Straight = Em linha reta
Stop here = Pare aqui

Places

Downtown = Centro da cidade
Street = Rua
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museu
Mall = Shopping center
Market = Mercado
Hospital = Hospital
Doctor = Médica(feminine),Médico(masculine)
Police = police
Post office = post office
Bank = bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = que horas são
Today = Hoje
Tomorrow = Amanhã
The day after tomorrow = O dia Depois de Amanhã
Yesterday = Ontem
When? = Quando

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Onde é o banheiro?
Help me, please = Ajude-me, por favor
Call an ambulance = Chame uma ambulância
I don’t feel good = não me sinto bem

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Brasilia

Brasília, inaugurated as Brazil’s capital in 1960, is a planned city distinguished by its white, modern architecture, chiefly designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Laid out in the shape of an airplane, its “fuselage” is the Monumental Axis, 2 wide avenues flanking a massive park. In the “cockpit” is Praça dos Três Poderes, named for the 3 branches of government surrounding it.

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Robbery

When it comes to theft in the country, it’s worth remembering our swimming villain. Wealth disparity means opportunistic crime is rife, so leave your jewelry at home. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen people have necklaces snatched. Same goes for cell-phones: use them sparingly in public and always be aware of your surroundings when taking photos. Don't think yourself too cool for a money belt, and it’s good practice to fold your notes with the smallest denominations on the outside.
It should go without saying too, but let’s just drill it home, that if you are mugged, Don't fight it — whatever you are set to lose has less value than your life.

Card Fraud

A 2016 Global Consumer Survey found Brazil to have the world’s second-highest rate of card fraud. As well as online hacking, criminals are known to affix physical devices and cameras on ATMs to clone your card and pin. These can often be removed with a bit of force so always give the card reader a shake before starting and cover your pin with your hand. Better yet, stick to machines that are well-lit and have camera surveillance as not only are they less likely to have been meddled with, You'll also be safer when withdrawing. I've had my card cloned twice, and while I got the money back both times, it's a hassle.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Brazil is Catholicism
• Avoid discussing or debating politics, poverty or religion. Whilst these topics are not taboo, not everyone is open to discussing them. Moreover, if it does come up as a topic of conversation, - Avoid expressing opinions in the form of a critique. Although Brazilians may be sceptical of their government and societal structure, criticism from a foreigner may be interpreted as an insult.
• Avoid boasting about Argentina. As one of Brazil’s neighbouring countries, Argentina is thought to be a ‘rival’, in a similar way that New Zealand is to Australia.
• Do not refer to Brazilians as ‘Hispanic’, a term that is used to refer to individuals who are Spanish-speaking or come from a country or culture that is Spanish-speaking.
• Try not to be bothered by the lack of concern for punctuality. Arriving 15-30 minutes after the designated time is not considered late in Brazil.
• Avoid boasting about your wealth, class or hierarchy. Brazilians appreciate a sense of humility.
• Do not refer to Afro-Brazilian religions as ‘macumba’. This term has a negative meaning, and furthers the prejudices experienced by followers of Spiritism, Umbanda and Candomblé.
• Avoid being sarcastic or mocking during conversations. Brazilians are generally optimistic and light-hearted and it is highly possible that wit or irony may be misunderstood. Light and inoffensive humour plays a larger part in Brazilian conversation.
• Never ask a Brazilian why they are not ‘black’. This is typically taken to be a hurtful and ignorant comment, even if the person asking is genuinely naïve.
• Do not be offended if you are called a ‘gringo’. This term is generally used not as an insult, but as a nickname towards foreigners or foreign things in general, regardless of how they look.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Brazil?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Brazil. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Brazil is ranked 70th in the world. Brazil has a robust public health system that covers every person legally living in the country.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

Occurs from accidentally rub feces (poop) of the triatomine bug into the bug bite, other breaks in the skin, your eyes, or mouth.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.