Pratical Information

Click bellow or place your mouse over the Pratical Information Menu on the right and choose one of the sub-menus there, for all information regarding your trip to Brazil.

• American Consulates


• Brazilian-US Business Community in the NY area


• Business Hours


• Climate


• Currency


• Entry Requirements


• Emergency Numbers


• Health


• How to get there


• Holidays


• Language


• Maps


• Measure and Weight


• Portuguese Classes


• Safety and Security


• Taxes and Tipping


• Taxis (radio and metered)


• Telecommunications


• Time Zones


• Traveling in Brazil


• Voltage

The Consulate-General of Brazil in New York is not a Tourism Office, nor is equipped to provide individuals with detailed information. These pages are for basic information, general purpose only. * We’re not a tourism office * please look at the information above on the left for more detailed help with your questions about Brazil.