How to fax to Brazil from anywhere
Brazil uses country code +55. As Latin America's largest economy, Brazilian government, banking, and legal services use fax for official correspondence. São Paulo uses +55 11, Rio de Janeiro +55 21, Brasília +55 61, Salvador +55 71. Brazil has significant fax usage in legal, accounting, and government workflows.
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| Country | Country code | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | +55 | +55 XXX XXX XXXX (international format) |
Dialing format for Brazil
To fax to Brazil from outside the country, use the international format: +55 followed by the local fax number (drop any leading 0). Faxend handles international routing automatically when you select Brazil from the country dropdown.
Common fax destinations in Brazil
- Receita Federal (federal tax authority)
- INSS (social security)
- Polícia Federal for visa cases
- Banks (Banco do Brasil, Itaú, Bradesco, Santander Brasil)
- Hospitals and clinics
- Brazilian law firms (advogados)
Send international fax in 60 seconds
Faxend supports faxing to Brazil. Cover sheet auto-added, transmission confirmation included.
Brazil fax regulations
Brazil has comprehensive data protection law:
- Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD): Brazilian GDPR equivalent (effective 2020)
- ANPD: Brazilian Data Protection Authority
- Cross-border transfer: Permitted with contractual safeguards
- Banking secrecy: Brazilian banking law adds confidentiality
Step-by-step
Confirm the recipient fax number with country code
Format: +55 XXX XXX XXXX. Verify with the recipient if unsure.
Open Faxend.com/send
Upload your document PDF.
Select country: Brazil
Country dropdown auto-fills the country code.
Enter the local fax number
Without leading 0 (Faxend prepends +55 automatically).
Add cover sheet
Sender name, phone, recipient details, page count.
Pay and send
International fax rates apply. Save the confirmation page.
Business hours and time zones
Brazil has multiple time zones; most business is on Brasília Time (UTC-3). Business hours typically 9am to 6pm. Brazilian holidays include Carnival, Independence Day, and others.
Common mistakes
Including leading 0. Drop the leading 0 when adding country code.
Wrong country code. Verify +55 is correct.
Sending during off-hours. Faxes work 24/7 but processed in next business day.
Forgetting time zone differences. Schedule deadline-sensitive faxes considering Brazil business hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Send your international fax to Brazil
Upload document, enter Brazil fax number with country code +55. International rates apply.