Healthcare in Brazil for Foreigners: SUS, Private Insurance & What Expats Need to Know

2026-03-16 - 12:13

Brazil has universal healthcare — and yes, it’s available to foreigners. The public system (SUS) covers everything from vaccinations to surgery at no cost, and you can register with just a CPF and passport. But most expats also get private insurance for faster access and English-speaking doctors. The gap between public and private is real: