At Brazilian Airport Immigration: Explain Your Visit in Portuguese
Prepare simple answers about your destination and length of stay, while remembering that airport procedures and required documents depend on your situation.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
At an arrival desk, an officer may ask the reason for your visit, where you will stay, and how long you plan to remain. Keep answers short and consistent with your travel documents. These example phrases help with language practice; entry requirements depend on your nationality and circumstances.
Answer with the purpose and length of your trip
Estou de férias means I’m on vacation; estou visitando amigos means I’m visiting friends; and vou ficar por duas semanas means I’ll stay for two weeks. Use the answer that accurately describes your trip.
Estou de férias e vou visitar o Rio de Janeiro.
I’m on vacation and I’m going to visit Rio de Janeiro.
Vou ficar no Brasil por duas semanas.
I’ll stay in Brazil for two weeks.
Vou me hospedar neste hotel.
I’ll be staying at this hotel.
Ask for repetition if you miss a question
If you do not understand a question, ask politely for it to be repeated: Pode repetir, por favor? You can also say Ainda estou aprendendo português (I’m still learning Portuguese) and ask the officer to speak more slowly.
Keep your passport, itinerary, and accommodation details available if requested. Language phrases cannot replace official instructions, so follow the officer’s directions and use a qualified interpreter if you need one for an important matter.
Pode falar mais devagar, por favor?
Could you speak more slowly, please?
Ainda estou aprendendo português.
I’m still learning Portuguese.
Você pode repetir a pergunta?
Could you repeat the question?
Put it into practice
Prepare truthful, concise phrases for your destination, accommodation, and length of stay. Follow the official process and ask for repetition when needed.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “I’ll stay in Brazil for two weeks”?
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