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Reviewed: 24 June 2009, 14:20 NZDT
Still current at:
05 July 2009
There is some risk to your health in Brazil due to a significant number of Influenza A (H1N1) or ‘swine flu’ cases and we advise caution. There is also a risk to your security in Brazil due to the high level of violent crime such as armed robbery and car jacking, particularly in the cities.
New Zealanders in Brazil are advised to conform to any restrictions and instructions issued by the local authorities to contain the spread of Influenza A (H1N1). We recommend health precautions like regularly washing your hands, avoiding large gatherings of people and avoiding close contact with anyone who is sick. For more information on health precautions you should follow, see the New Zealand Ministry of Health website. New Zealanders in Brazil who develop flu-like symptoms are advised to seek immediate medical attention.
On 11 June, the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised its Influenza Pandemic Alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6 (pandemic phase). See the WHO website for more information.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Brazil should have comprehensive travel or medical insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
There have been reports of “express kidnappings”, where individuals are forced to withdraw funds from automatic teller machines (ATMs) to secure their release. We advise New Zealanders travelling in Brazil to be safety conscious at all times and avoid travelling alone or at night.
Violent clashes between the police and drug gangs occur frequently, particularly in the slum areas (favelas) of major cities in Brazil You should avoid visiting these areas.
Protests and demonstrations occur occasionally in Brazil and have the potential to turn violent. We recommend you avoid such situations.
Piracy is a problem in and around Brazil’s waters. Mariners are advised to take appropriate precautionary measures in these waters. For more information view the International Maritime Bureau’s piracy report: www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Brazil are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Contact details are
Street Address SHIS QI 09, conj. 16, casa 01, Lago Sul 71625-160, Brasilia DF, Brazil
Telephone +55 61 3248 9900 Facsimile +55 61 3248 9916
Email zelandia@nwi.com.br
Website New Zealand Embassy Brasilia [external link]
Office hours Mon - Fri 0830 -1700 hrs
The New Zealand Consulate-General São Paulo, Brazil
Contact details are:
Street Address Al. Campinas 579, 15th floor Cerqueira Cesar, 01404-000 São Paulo, Brazil
Telephone +55 11 3148 0616; +55 11 3148 0870; ( New Zealand Trade and Enterprise)
Facsimile +55 11 3148 2521
Email consuladonz@gmail.com
Office hours Mon-Fri 0900-1200 hrs Mon-Fri 0900-1730 hrs (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Office)
