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Travel Preparation: Luggage and Meds: how it works in Brazil — first-hand

Short answer
When flying Ethiopian Airlines to Brazil, have a return ticket ready and submit pregnancy documents via email at least one day before departure. Upon arrival in São Paulo, you must claim and re-check your baggage for domestic flights, allowing 4-5 hours for the connection. Bring necessary medications and quality footwear from home, as local options may be limited or expensive.

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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Bringing personal medication into Brazil, even via transit through Turkey, is generally permitted for personal use, with an estimated limit of a 3-month supply.
Prescription medications and basic first-aid kits have reportedly passed through customs without issue. However, users note that many over-the-counter medications in other countries require prescriptions in Brazil, and some common items may not be available at all. It is advisable to bring necessary medications from home.
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Hotels in Brazil, particularly Rio de Janeiro, may not provide basic amenities like toothbrushes and slippers, even in 4-star establishments.
A significant deposit, potentially exceeding the room rate, might be required. Users report this experience at various hotels, including Hilton Rio Copacabana. It's suggested that Brazilians do not typically use slippers.
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When relocating to Brazil, prioritize quality items, specifically shoes and durable outerwear, as local equivalents can be expensive or low-quality.
Vacuum bags reduce volume but not weight. Be cautious of humidity; clothes stored long-term in coastal areas like Floripa are prone to mold.
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