Temporary Importation

Crucial information for visitors, delegations, and foreign dignitaries

About the Temporary Admission Procedure

This allows the importation of goods that will remain in Brasil for a limited time with the suspension of tax payments based on legal provisions in Normative Instruction RFB No. 1600 dated December 14, 2015. 

It includes automatic special treatment for heads of state, diplomats, and official delegations, who benefit from full tax payment suspension, facilitated entry, and priority disembarkation. The regime is valid for the duration of the mission, and the goods must leave with the delegation.

Examples of goods that may be temporarily admitted include:

• Equipment for conferences and exhibitions;
• Promotional materials and samples;
• Press, audio, and video equipment;
• Vehicles and vessels for official or private use;
• Medical and scientific instruments.

Conditions

• Importation must be temporary;
• Goods must be fully identified; 
• The expected duration of residence is up to one year;
• This is applicable to individuals or legal entities.

Learn how to apply for the Temporary Admission Regime

1. The goods declaration can be made prior to arrival or upon departure;
2. To submit the declaration, complete the Traveler’s Electronic Goods Declaration (e-DBV).

For more information: www.gov.br/receitafederal