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Special Medical Considerations in Brazil: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Prepare return tickets for airline check-in and submit pregnancy medical forms to Ethiopian Airlines at least one day before departure. Upon arrival at São Paulo, you must collect and re-check baggage for domestic flights, and ensure you complete local registrations like obtaining a CPF, SUS card, and proof of address.

From real experience

When flying Ethiopian Airlines to Brazil: 1. **Entry Requirements:** Be prepared for immigration to ask for return tickets at Moscow check-in; a booked flight with a temporary hold (e.g., Emirates 71-hour booking) can suffice.
2. **Pregnancy Travel:** Submit a filled, signed, and stamped Pregnancy Certificate and Medif form to Ethiopian Airlines via email at least one day prior to departure. Be ready to present these documents again at Addis Ababa boarding. Carry a self-responsibility letter. 3. **In-flight Experience:** Aircraft may be older (especially Moscow-Addis Ababa), but service is friendly, food is generally good, and amenities (blanket, pillow, headphones, hygiene kit on longer segments) are provided. In-flight entertainment might be limited to English. 4. **Addis Ababa Airport:** The airport is modern with rest areas and food options. 5. **Sao Paulo (GRU) Transfer to Domestic:** Even with a single ticket (e.g., Moscow-Rio), checked baggage MUST be claimed at São Paulo (GRU) and re-checked for domestic flights (e.g., Latam to Rio) after passing customs. A Latam representative might assist with baggage re-check before the main counters. 6. **Domestic Flights in Brazil:** Expect domestic flights to be cold; dress warmly. The recommended layover time for connections is 4-5 hours.
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A recommended checklist for individuals arriving in Brazil during the second trimester for childbirth includes: 1. Visa-free entry.
2. Temporary accommodation. 3. Obtain CPF. 4. Get a local SIM card. 5. Open a neo-bank account. 6. Secure long-term rental. 7. Obtain proof of address (comprovante de residência). 8. Open a traditional bank account. 9. Set up PIX. 10. Register for SUS (public healthcare). 11. Extend stay for 90 days with Federal Police. 12. Obtain a criminal record certificate from the consulate. 13. Sworn translation of Russian birth certificates to Portuguese. 14. Pregnancy registration. 15. Obtain pregnancy book. 16. Childbirth.
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Passport control in Brazil (Guarulhos) is generally lenient for first-time visitors, typically asking only for the purpose of the visit and duration.
Extensive document checks (bank statements, return tickets, medical certificates) are primarily enforced by airlines at the check-in desk to avoid liability. Always carry relevant documents in case of exceptional checks, but maintain a tourist demeanor. Pregnancy for birth tourism is a common practice, but it does not grant automatic residency beyond the 90+90 day tourist limit; formal residency pathways must be pursued separately.
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Inquire about the availability of different types of insulin in Brazil for individuals with gestational diabetes who are on insulin therapy and planning to fly.
This is a health-related concern for travelers.
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