When flying from Moscow to Brazil (e.g., via Addis Ababa), travelers often report no specific document checks beyond a passport in Moscow or during transit.
Upon arrival in Brazil, tourists are typically only asked about the purpose of their visit (tourism). A hack mentioned is to purchase a refundable onward ticket to a neighboring country from Moscow, present it if required, and then cancel it. Hotel bookings and yellow fever vaccination certificates have reportedly not been requested upon entry to Brazil or return to Russia for some travelers.
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Key questions regarding travel to Brazil: 1. Layover duration: Is 5 hours sufficient for a transfer in Sao Paulo (GRU T2) with baggage re-check and border control? 2. Entry requirements: Is an ETA form required for tourist entry into Brazil? 3. Yellow fever: What are the implications of not having a yellow fever vaccination certificate for a 10-hour transit in Sao Paulo (allowing city exploration) and entry into Peru? How to restore a lost yellow fever vaccination certificate obtained in Rio de Janeiro?
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