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Health Insurance in Brazil
April Medibroker is an independent insurance broker specialising in health insurance in Brazil.
Founded in 1998, we have dedicated specialist staff available to provide free, no obligation quotations to expatriates who need medical insurance in Brazil.
Choosing the best international health insurance plan isn't something that can be left to chance. Wherever you are in the world you need to be sure that the plan you buy is going to give you help, quality and peace of mind that you deserve. April Medibroker's team of expert advisers have extensive knowledge of the global market and will only advise solutions to you that we know are of of the highest possible quality.
The quotations we send to you are from international medical insurance companies that we have worked with for many years and we assess regulary to ensure that not only do they give you the best benefits to meet your needs, but also maintain excellent levels of service and claims handling throughout the duration of your expat medical insurance cover. We trust them to cover you.
None of our advisors are paid commission so you can rest assured that the advice that you receive is what is best for you, not what is best for them!
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To receive a free, no obligation tailored quotation for expatriate insurance in Brazil please complete the form below and one of our expert advisors will email you initial quotations within one working day. If you would prefer someone to contact you by telephone to discuss medical insurance in Brazil in more detail, please let us know in the "Questions" box at the end of this form or visit our callback page.
Use of your information will solely by used by APRIL Medibroker and any personal information will remain confidential within normal procedures in advising on and completing applications for private medical insurance and associated plans. Your information will not be disclosed to any third parties outside of APRIL Group or used for unsolicited marketing.
General Information:
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Brazil and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) and NHS
We recommend that you obtain comprehensive medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. Foreign nationals are entitled to unforeseen emergency medical treatment in Brazilian public hospitals. However, they are not obliged to offer treatment for existing illnesses or care after you have been stabilised. Public hospitals in Brazil, especially in major cities, tend to be crowded. Private hospitals will not accept you unless you can present evidence of sufficient funds or insurance.
| Capital | Brasilia |
| Official language | Portuguese |
| Largest Cities | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Population | 190 Million |
| Number of Expats* | |
| Currency | Real (BRL) |
| Time Zone | -5 GMT |
| Climate | Seasons reversed. Rainy season from November to May More temperate climate along the sea |
| International Dialing Code | +55 |
| Flight Time From London | Approx 12.5 hours |
Useful Links:
| Expats in Brazil | - Welcome to BR EXPAT. For 15 years we've been operating in the business of expatriate assistance, and our experience can be measured by our extremely satisfied portfolio of clients. |
| Gringoes | - Brazil's first portal for the foreign community. Traveling to, or living in, a new country can often be a harrowing experience so what you'll need most is information, and lots of it. |