Health & travel guides for foreigners in Brazil
Practical, doctor-reviewed articles on visas, documents, travel insurance, medical care and staying healthy while you are in Brazil.
Blue and yellow prescriptions can now be digital in Brazil: what changes and what's still missing
Brazil's health regulator (Anvisa) has authorized digital blue and yellow prescriptions (controlled medications), and PresençaMed already issues them in that format. Here's what changes in practice.
Read more → Care for foreignersControlled Medication in Brazil for Foreigners: Anxiety, Sleep and ADHD Prescriptions
Take anxiety, sleep or ADHD medication and travelling in Brazil? How controlled medication prescriptions work for foreigners, which medicines need one and how to get it online.
Read more → Care for foreignersAnimal Bite in Brazil: What to Do About Rabies and Where to Get Care
Bitten or scratched by a dog, cat, monkey or bat in Brazil? What to do in the first minutes, why rabies means you should not wait, and where to get care.
Read more → Care for foreignersSunburn and Heat Exhaustion in Brazil: What to Do and When to See a Doctor
Sunburn in Brazil: how to soothe it, what to ask for at the pharmacy, signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and how to see a doctor online in English.
Read more → Care for foreignersTravelers' Diarrhea in Brazil: What to Do, What Helps and When to See a Doctor
Travelers' diarrhea in Brazil: how long it usually lasts, how to rehydrate, what to ask at the pharmacy, warning signs and how to see a doctor online in English.
Read more → Care for foreigners24-Hour Pharmacy in Brazil: How to Find One and What You Can Buy
24-hour pharmacy in Brazil: how to find one open now, what you can buy without a prescription, how to read medicine boxes, and when you need a doctor today.
Read more → Care for foreignersUTI in Brazil as a Tourist: What to Do and How to Get a Prescription
UTI in Brazil as a tourist? Symptoms, self-care, warning signs, why pharmacies require a prescription, and how to see a doctor online in English or Spanish.
Read more → Travel planningRequirements to Travel to Brazil: What You Actually Need
Requirements to travel to Brazil: understand key travel, health and document checks before your trip.
Read more → Visas and entryBrazil Tourist Visa: Do You Need One, and How Long You Can Stay
Brazil tourist visa: learn what travellers should review before departure and how to organise their trip safely.
Read more → Visas and entryBrazil Business Visa: What You Can and Cannot Do
Brazil business visa: practical guidance on planning documents, health preparation and work-related travel to Brazil.
Read more → Travel planningDocuments Needed to Enter Brazil: The Border Checklist
Documents needed to enter Brazil: organise the main papers, health information and travel details before boarding.
Read more → Visas and entryHow Long Can a Foreigner Stay in Brazil? The 90-Day Rule Explained
How long can a foreigner stay in Brazil: what to think about before planning a short or longer stay.
Read more → Travel healthTravel Insurance for Brazil: What to Check Before You Buy
Brazil travel insurance: understand medical coverage, emergencies and practical preparation before your trip.
Read more → Travel healthHealth Insurance for Brazil: Which Option Actually Works for a Visitor
Health insurance for Brazil: understand how coverage, care access and medical support may work during your stay.
Read more → Care for foreignersMedical Care for Foreigners in Brazil: Your Three Options
Medical care for foreigners in Brazil: understand options, warning signs and how to prepare for a consultation.
Read more → Emergency careMedical Emergency in Brazil: Numbers to Call and Where to Go
What to do in a medical emergency in Brazil: warning signs, first steps and how to seek urgent care safely.
Read more → Care for foreignersPrivate Hospitals in Brazil for Foreigners: How It Works and What to Ask
Private hospitals in Brazil for foreigners: understand access, costs and how to prepare before you need care.
Read more → Care for foreignersThe Public Health System in Brazil: What a Foreigner Can Expect
Public healthcare system in Brazil for foreigners: learn what emergency access may look like and how to prepare.
Read more → Travel healthYellow Fever and Travel to Brazil: What Is Actually Required
Yellow fever and travel to Brazil: understand why this topic matters and how to discuss precautions with your doctor.
Read more → Travel healthDengue in Brazil: Symptoms, Warning Signs and What Not to Take
Dengue in Brazil: understand symptoms, practical prevention and warning signs that deserve medical care.
Read more → Travel planningMedicines in Brazil: What You Can Bring and What You Can Buy
Medicines allowed in Brazil: organise prescriptions, personal medications and medical information before travelling.
Read more → Medical travelWhat to Pack for Health Peace of Mind on a Trip to Brazil
What to pack for a medical trip to Brazil: documents, medications and practical steps before travelling.
Read more → Medical travelContinuing Your Treatment in Brazil: Chronic Conditions and Follow-Up
Medical treatment in Brazil for foreigners: understand planning, care options and how to organise your information.
Read more → Care for foreignersHow to See a Doctor in Brazil as a Foreigner: Complete 2026 Guide
Your options for medical care as a foreign visitor or expat in Brazil — public, private and online — plus emergency numbers and how to get a prescription.
Read more → Care for foreignersHow to Get a Prescription or Medicine in Brazil as a Foreigner (2026)
Over-the-counter vs prescription medicines in Brazil, whether your foreign prescription works, and the fastest way to get a valid Brazilian digital prescription.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in São Paulo: See One Online (2026)
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in São Paulo — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Rio de Janeiro: See One Online (2026)
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Rio de Janeiro — plus emergency numbers, dengue advice and online care.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Foz do Iguaçu: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Foz do Iguaçu — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Florianópolis: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Florianópolis — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Salvador: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Salvador — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Búzios: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Búzios — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Balneário Camboriú: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Balneário Camboriú — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Gramado: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Gramado — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Manaus: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Manaus — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Fortaleza: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Fortaleza — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Porto de Galinhas: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Porto de Galinhas — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Natal: Where to Go and How to Get Care
Public, private and online options for foreign visitors and expats who need a doctor in Natal — plus emergency numbers and how to consult online today.
Read more → Care for foreignersEnglish-Speaking Doctor in Brazil: How to Find One, Wherever You Are
How foreigners, tourists and expats can see an English-speaking doctor in Brazil — public, private and online options, city guides, prescriptions, insurance and emergencies.
Read more → Care for foreignersIs Telemedicine Legal for Tourists in Brazil? What the Rules Actually Say
Yes — how online doctor consultations work legally in Brazil for foreigners and tourists, what you need, and whether prescriptions are valid.
Read more → Care for foreignersDoes Travel Insurance Cover an Online Doctor in Brazil?
How to use travel insurance for an online consultation in Brazil, what to keep for a claim, and how PresençaMed gives you an invoice to submit.
Read more → Care for foreignersMedical Certificate in Brazil for Foreigners: What It Is and How to Get One
How a foreigner can get a medical certificate or report in Brazil — for travel insurance claims, work or study — and when it can be issued online.
Read more → Care for foreignersHow Much Does a Doctor Cost in Brazil for Tourists?
What foreigners pay to see a doctor in Brazil — public, private and online — with realistic price ranges and the cheapest fast option.
Read more →Need a doctor while in Brazil?
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