Local and foreign currency may be imported without limit. If the equivalent value exceeds BRL 10,000, it must be declared upon entry.

The possession and bringing in of counterfeit money is punishable by heavy fines.

The importation of food and drugs as well as the re-importation of alcoholic beverages from Brazil is strictly prohibited. Plants and animals can only be imported under strict conditions.

The import and export of protected animal and plant species and products thereof is strictly regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. An import or export therefore requires explicit authorisation in order to avoid confiscation and penalties. Further information can be obtained from the local customs authorities of the country of departure or destination.

The importation of certain medicines (including prescribed medicines) may be subject to conditions or prohibited altogether. This applies in particular to opiates, painkillers and psychotropic drugs. Lists of possibly prohibited substances are available on the website of the International Narcotics Control Board or from the respective local authorities. In principle, however, only the embassy, consulate and/or national customs office can provide reliable information on which rules and regulations currently apply in the destination country. Travellers taking medicines with them are generally advised to carry a multilingual medical certificate containing information on individual and daily dosages as well as the medical ingredients.

Detailed information on import regulations can be found on this website.

Travellers are advised to inform themselves about the most recent customs/import regulations of their destination country at the competent mission abroad prior to departure.

Persons with dual nationality should note that the destination country may not recognize multiple nationalities. The right to consular assistance in the destination country is therefore not guaranteed, i.e. the embassy of the other country may only be able to offer limited or no protection in emergencies (including imprisonment). In addition, travellers may be obliged to perform military service due to national regulations.

Local and foreign currency may be exported without limit. If the equivalent value exceeds BRL 10,000, it must be declared on departure.

There are no known specific restrictions with regard to export-restricted or prohibited goods.

The import and export of protected animal and plant species and products thereof is strictly regulated under the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. An import or export therefore requires explicit authorisation in order to avoid confiscation and penalties. Further information can be obtained from the local customs authorities of the country of departure or destination.

There is no further information available regarding exit regulations.

No special provisions apply for minors.