brazil

restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

A

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Brazil requires business unit approval. All travelers must take the following actions:

Business travelers must obtain approval from a sponsor with the local Chevron office, via email, prior to ticketing. A list of Brazil business unit/facility sponsors can be found on the CTREX website
Business travelers must provide the approval email from the business unit/facility sponsor to the travel agency representative before tickets are issued
Once travel has been booked and confirmed, travelers should inform the local Chevron office and Global Security of their travel plans in writing
Travelers should follow the Brazil Upstream and Downstream guidelines for travel planning and request hotels in the Ipanema or Barra da Tijuca neighbourhoods
Travelers to Rio de Janeiro should ensure their flight arrival and departure times do not necessitate travel to or from the airport between 2200-0600
Local management approval must be secured prior to booking a hotel in the Copacabana area
Travelers should use company-approved transportation for all business-related trips
- Contact Centro de Controle (CECON) for assistance with transportation issues or other security-related problems (English spoken 24 hours a day)
In Rio de Janeiro, call the company collect if the driver is not present
- Using an airport payphone, dial 9090-2510-5800 or Rio CECON
Global Security approval for travel is not required, however, if travelers have any security-related concerns they are welcome to contact a business unit/facility security representative or Global Security

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Brazil's large cities, such as Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, have high rates of opportunistic street crime. Armed robberies, carjackings, and "express kidnappings" – short-term abductions where victims are taken to ATMs to obtain cash – can affect visitors even in popular tourist areas. Street robberies of personal electronics (such as cell phones, laptop computers, and tablets) are common, and thieves often target victims they see withdrawing cash from ATMs or banks. If confronted by a robber, victims should comply swiftly and fully, as criminals are often armed and offering resistance only increases the risk of injury.

In Rio de Janeiro, Chevron employees have been victims of street crime in the area of the downtown office and in the tourist/hotel districts of Copacabana and Ipanema. In general, such crimes generally occurred against unaccompanied employees, especially after dark or in the early morning hours.

Protests that can block roads and cause traffic delays occasionally occur in major cities across Brazil. While most protests are peaceful, visitors should avoid all large gatherings as a precaution.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Brazil is A. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Brazil, especially in major urban centers like Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Travelers are discouraged from exchanging money with people waiting outside the Rio de Janeiro customs exit
Upon arrival at the hotel, valuables should be placed in the hotel room safe
Keep cell phones, tablets, cameras and other valuable electronic devices out of sight
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and carrying large amounts of cash
Never leave possessions unattended (even momentarily) in public places, including restaurants
Use transportation provided by the company when traveling from the hotel to the office
Avoid walking alone at night, travel in groups when possible and do not walk on the beach at night
Be particularly vigilant when using ATMs
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Brazil

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.