Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. About 215 million people live in an area of 8.5 million square kilometres. The capital is Brasilia. In addition to the Atlantic Ocean as its natural border, the country has ten other states that directly border Brazil. These are French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Aragon and Uruguay. Brazil has mountains, rainforests and savannahs. The Amazon and the Pantanal wetlands are particularly well known.
A brief history of Brazil
The first indigenous peoples migrated to Brazil several thousand years ago. They were first encountered by Europeans in 1500, when the Portuguese conquistador Cabral arrived and claimed the country as his homeland. The Portuguese planted sugar cane and brought in slaves from Africa. Later, Spain, France and the Netherlands also claimed the area.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Napoleon invaded Portugal and the royal family who ruled there left the country in 1808 and moved to Brazil. Rio de Janeira became the capital of Brazil. The move led to the modernisation of the country.
In 1822, the son of the exiled king declared himself Emperor of Brazil under the name of Pedro I and declared independence from Portugal. Brazil was initially a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
In 1889, a military coup transformed Brazil into a republic with a federal system. From the beginning, however, the republic was marked by unrest.
From 1930 to 1945, a dictatorship under Getulio Vargas ruled the country. After the Second World War, Brazil initially returned to democracy, but political unrest continued.
Brasilia has been the capital since 1960.
In 1964, another military coup led to a dictatorship that lasted until 1985.
After coming under increasing pressure, the military dictatorship allowed free elections in 1985. Reforms were carried out in the following years. These included a market economy and rampant inflation.
The Brazilian Political System
Brazil is a presidential federal republic, which means that the president is both head of state and head of government. This system was enshrined in the 1988 constitution.
The legislative branch is headed by the President, who is elected by popular vote for a four-year term. He is assisted by ministers.
Legislative power is exercised by the National Congress. The National Congress is made up of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The Senate consists of 81 members, the Chamber of Deputies of 513. Senators are appointed by the states, while members of the Chamber of Deputies are elected.
The judiciary is separate from the executive and legislative branches and is headed by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has eleven judges. They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Fill in the ETIAS for entry
Currently, it is still possible to enter Brazil with a passport. From 2024, this will probably no longer be possible as the Schengen countries will be introducing the ETIAS system. This may seem like an unnecessary step for some people, but it is very important. As explained in more detail below, it is well worth the extra effort, which will only take a few minutes. Below are some points that travellers should be aware of when applying for ETIAS.
ETIAS can only be completed online. If you do not have an internet connection or a suitable terminal, it is best to ask a friend or contact an agency.
Your passport should always be at hand when you fill in the form, as the information in this document must match the information on the form. The passport number and name are particularly important. The traveller may have to upload his/her passport. However, there is no guarantee that all the information will be transferred correctly.
Security questions are also important. If you answer 'yes' to any of them, you can expect the information to be checked again and the application to be delayed. In particularly serious cases, the authorities may even reject the ETIAS application, but this should be rare.
In most cases, the application is approved within a few hours and is valid for three years. In the event of rejection, an appeal can still be lodged. This is an important difference to the American ESTA system, where no appeal is possible.
Safe travel from Brazil to the Schengen area
Security in the Schengen area is a major concern for both visitors and residents. Terrorists and other assassins pose a threat because they can enter freely without adequate controls. ETIAS provides these controls. With little effort, security is increased for all residents and for those arriving from Brazil.
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Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. About 215 million people live in an area of 8.5 million square kilometres. The capital is Brasilia. In addition to the Atlantic Ocean as its natural border, the country has ten other states that directly border Brazil. These are French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Aragon and Uruguay. Brazil has mountains, rainforests and savannahs. The Amazon and the Pantanal wetlands are particularly well known.
A brief history of Brazil
The first indigenous peoples migrated to Brazil several thousand years ago. They were first encountered by Europeans in 1500, when the Portuguese conquistador Cabral arrived and claimed the country as his homeland. The Portuguese planted sugar cane and brought in slaves from Africa. Later, Spain, France and the Netherlands also claimed the area.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Napoleon invaded Portugal and the royal family who ruled there left the country in 1808 and moved to Brazil. Rio de Janeira became the capital of Brazil. The move led to the modernisation of the country.
In 1822, the son of the exiled king declared himself Emperor of Brazil under the name of Pedro I and declared independence from Portugal. Brazil was initially a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
In 1889, a military coup transformed Brazil into a republic with a federal system. From the beginning, however, the republic was marked by unrest.
From 1930 to 1945, a dictatorship under Getulio Vargas ruled the country. After the Second World War, Brazil initially returned to democracy, but political unrest continued.
Brasilia has been the capital since 1960.
In 1964, another military coup led to a dictatorship that lasted until 1985.
After coming under increasing pressure, the military dictatorship allowed free elections in 1985. Reforms were carried out in the following years. These included a market economy and rampant inflation.
The Brazilian Political System
Brazil is a presidential federal republic, which means that the president is both head of state and head of government. This system was enshrined in the 1988 constitution.
The legislative branch is headed by the President, who is elected by popular vote for a four-year term. He is assisted by ministers.
Legislative power is exercised by the National Congress. The National Congress is made up of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The Senate consists of 81 members, the Chamber of Deputies of 513. Senators are appointed by the states, while members of the Chamber of Deputies are elected.
The judiciary is separate from the executive and legislative branches and is headed by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has eleven judges. They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Fill in the ETIAS for entry
Currently, it is still possible to enter Brazil with a passport. From 2024, this will probably no longer be possible as the Schengen countries will be introducing the ETIAS system. This may seem like an unnecessary step for some people, but it is very important. As explained in more detail below, it is well worth the extra effort, which will only take a few minutes. Below are some points that travellers should be aware of when applying for ETIAS.
ETIAS can only be completed online. If you do not have an internet connection or a suitable terminal, it is best to ask a friend or contact an agency.
Your passport should always be at hand when you fill in the form, as the information in this document must match the information on the form. The passport number and name are particularly important. The traveller may have to upload his/her passport. However, there is no guarantee that all the information will be transferred correctly.
Security questions are also important. If you answer 'yes' to any of them, you can expect the information to be checked again and the application to be delayed. In particularly serious cases, the authorities may even reject the ETIAS application, but this should be rare.
In most cases, the application is approved within a few hours and is valid for three years. In the event of rejection, an appeal can still be lodged. This is an important difference to the American ESTA system, where no appeal is possible.
Safe travel from Brazil to the Schengen area
Security in the Schengen area is a major concern for both visitors and residents. Terrorists and other assassins pose a threat because they can enter freely without adequate controls. ETIAS provides these controls. With little effort, security is increased for all residents and for those arriving from Brazil.