Can you bring alcohol to Brazil?

Short answer
Allowed, within limits

  • Alcohol

    allowed, within limits

    Duty-free allowance for alcoholic beverages carried in accompanied baggage or purchased at an arrival duty-free shop.

    Allowance is per traveler aged 18 or over and cannot be pooled across family members; travelers under 18 may not purchase alcohol even if accompanied by a guardian. The duty-free shop purchase quota resets on a 30-day rolling basis. Amounts above the limit are subject to import tax at standard rates.

    Also covers: alcohol, wine, spirits, liquor, beer

    Checked 2026-09-02 — Source: Receita Federal do Brasil – Guia do Viajante: Cota de isenção, duty free e bagagem tributável

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