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---++Visa Requirements

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   * *N*: Visa is not required for a unlimited period
   * *M*: Visa is not required for a stay up to 30 days
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Some foreign citizens need a visa to enter Brazil. The particular situation for all nationalities can be found at [[https://www.sprace.org.br/twiki/pub/Main/TravelInformation/entrance-visas-brazil.pdf][this document]]

The tourist visa provides coverage for attending scientific conferences, seminars, or meetings. It is valid for multiple entries for five years from the date it was first used (unless otherwise noted in ink in the visa). So, if you entered Brazil within ninety days from the date it was issued, it remains valid for other visits during the next five years. The only restriction is that you cannot stay in Brazil for more than 90 days each time. Note that tourist visa holders are not allowed to engage in any paid activity in Brazil. When requesting the tourist visa, it may happen that you were asked whether you will be paid by us or not. Please, recall that in this context, "payment" is understood as "work payment" rather than "financial support". Please be sure to answer "no" to this question otherwise they will require another kind of visa (see [[http://www.brazilsf.org/visa_faq_eng.htm][FAQ]]). 

---++Air Ticket

Make your ticket reservation to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) Airport as soon as possible. Late reservations may be very expensive. Please check the price of the ticket with and without the stay during the weekend.

If we were unable to pick you upon the arrival, please give the hotel address to the taxi driver. The cost of the ride is around US$ 50.00.

---++ NCC location:

   * Visit the [[http://ncc.unesp.br][website]] to get informations about NCC and staff:

<verbatim>
      Núcleo de Computação Científica da Unesp
      Rua Dr. Bento Teobaldo Ferraz, 271
      Bloco II - Térreo
      Barra Funda
      01140-070, São Paulo - SP
      Telephone: 11-3393-7780 
</verbatim>

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---++ Accommodations near UNESP

---+++ Bê Hotel

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/be.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * [[https://goo.gl/maps/8nup0][Map location]].
      * 1 km walking distance.

---+++ Holiday Inn Express Sumaré Hotel

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/holiday-inn-express-avenida-sumare.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP
      * 1.7km walking distance.
      * [[https://goo.gl/maps/6ZUGm][Map location]].
      * 12min by public transportation (one bus).
      * [[http://tinyurl.com/6jf8lv2][Map route to UNESP by public transportation]].

---+++ Plaza Inn American Loft São Paulo

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/plaza-inn-american-loft-sao-paulo.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP
      * 1.6km walking distance.
      * [[https://goo.gl/maps/EWns2][Map location]].
      * 10min by public transportation (one bus).
      * [[http://tinyurl.com/67ebs8s][Map route to UNESP by public transportation]].

---+++ Transamérica Perdizes Hotel

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/transamerica-flat-perdizes.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 1.6km walking distance.
      * [[https://goo.gl/maps/Vbp5v][Map location]].
      * 30mins by public transportation (one bus).
      * [[http://tinyurl.com/655qae4][Map route to UNESP by public transportation]]. 
 
---+++ Hotel Panamby São Paulo

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/panamby-sapso-paulo.html
   * *Distance to UNESP
      * 550m walking distance.
   * *[[http://www.hotelpanambysaopaulo.com.br/][Hotel homepage (portuguese only)]]*

---+++ Higienópolis Hotel& Suítes

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/higienopolis-suites.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 3.5 km car/taxi distance.
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/uDfxQ][Map]]*
      * 13 min by public transportation (subway).
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/xiZEh][Map]]*

---+++ Travel Inn Conde Luciano 

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/travel-inn-conde-luciano-sao-paulo.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 2.5 km car/taxi distance.
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/MjMlp][Map]]*
      * 18 min by public transportation (subway).
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/hVAkW][Map]]*

---+++ Sweet Home Apartment Sao Paulo

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/sweet-home-apartment-sao-paulo.en.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 2.5 Km car/taxi distance.
      * [[https://goo.gl/maps/Ny8Ai][Map]]*
      * 1.6 Km walking distance
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/twuAl][Map]]*

---+++ Higienópolis Hotel & Suites

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/higienopolis-suites.en-gb.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 4.5 Km car/taxi distance.
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/bNKUE][Map]]*
      * 14 min by public transportation (subway).
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/686Uj][Map]]*

---+++ Ibis Barra Funda Hotel

   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3393-7300. 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Wireless only in the rooms.
      * Not included in the price: R$12,00 per 24hrs. 
   * *Breakfast*
      * Not included in the price: R$12,00 every breakfast.
   * *Address*
      * Rua Eduardo Viana, 163 - Barra Funda - São Paulo/SP.
      * [[http://tinyurl.com/6xaoveh][Map location]].
   * *Distance to UNESP - %RED%UNESP Neighborhood%ENDCOLOR%*
      * 1.7km walking distance.
      * 18mins by public transportation (one bus).
      * [[http://tinyurl.com/6z3dm44][Map route to UNESP by public transportation]].
   * [[http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-2211-ibis-sao-paulo-expo-barra-funda/index.shtml][Hotel homepage]].

---++ Accommodations near downtown

---+++ Bourbon São Paulo Business Hotel 

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/bourbon-sao-paulo-business.en-gb.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 4.2 km car/taxi distance.
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/nOSFV][Map]]*
      * 18 min by public transportation (subway).
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/jfy4r][Map]]*

---++ Accommodations near Paulista

---+++ Intercity The Universe Paulista

   * *Price*
      * Single room: R$254,00 + 5% (service taxes). 
      * Double room: R$304,00 + 5% (service taxes). 
   * *Reservation*
      * [[http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/the-universe-flat.html?aid=304142;sid=b6d3844df3e9c30c4516133bfcb68470;dcid=1][Booking.com]]
      * [[http://www.i-hotels.it/reservhotel.aspx?lang=en&hotelids=262875][Portuguese Only]]
      * +55 11 3298-6600.
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Wireless everywhere in the Hotel (rooms included).
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Breakfast*
     * Included in the price.
   * *Address*
      * Rua Pamplona, 83 - Bela Vista - São Paulo/SP.
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/9phRf][Map location]].
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 6.0km walking distance.
      * 40mins by subway (1.get Trianon 2.Subway towards Vila Prudente 3.Get out to Paraiso 4.There, get subway towards Tucurivi 5.Get out to Sé 6.There, get subway towards Palmeiras-Barra Funda 7.Get out to Palmeiras-Barra Funda ).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/cNtbr][Map route to UNESP by public transportation.]] 
   * *[[http://www.i-hotels.it/sao-paulo-sao-paulo-rua-pamplona-83---bela-vista-402db-en-n.aspx][Hotel homepage (portuguese only)]].*


---+++ Wall Street

   * *Price*
      * Single room: R$355,00 + 5% (taxes).
      * Double room: R$385,00 + 5% (taxes).
      * Triple room: R$435,00 + 5% (service taxes).
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3141-3000. 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price: 128 Kbps.
   * Cable connection included in the price. 
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price.
   * *Address*
      * Rua Itapeva, 636 - Bela Vista - São Paulo/SP.
      * [[http://tinyurl.com/6ezskhv][Map location]].
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 6.0km walking distance.
      * 29min by public transportation (one bus).
      * 45mins by public transportation (subway - the student will need to take 3 different subway lines, he will pay 2 tickets per day).
      * [[http://tinyurl.com/6abkywm][Map route to UNESP by public transportation]].
   * *[[http://www.wallstreet.com.br/english/index.html][Hotel homepage]].* 
   * *Comments*
      * This is the most farway option from UNESP. However, the neighborhood holds the most assorted services. 

---+++ Ceaser Business

   * *Price*
      * Working days:  + 5% (service taxes). 
         * Single room (single bed) - R$ 372,00 + 5% (service taxes).
         * Single room (double bed) - R$ 417,00 + 5% (services taxes).
      * Weekend days:  + 5% (service taxes).
         * Single room (single bed) - R$ 342,00 + 5% (service taxes).
         * Single room (double bed) - R$ 387,00 + 5% (services taxes).
   * *Price Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 2184-1600
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Wireless or cable.
      * Included in the price 50Kbps per room.
   * *Address*
      * Av. Paulista, 2181 - Consolação - São Paulo/SP.
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/NKKze][Map location]].
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 38mins by public transportation (subway and one bus).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/k0XXt][Map route to UNESP by public transportation]].
   * *[[http://www.accorhotels.com/pt-br/hotel-8939-caesar-business-sao-paulo-paulista-managed-by-novotel/index.shtml][Hotel homepage]].*


---++ *Hostels* and Alternatives. 

---+++ Traipu Eco *Hostel*

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/traipu-eco-hostel.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 1.6 km walking distance.
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/osRcA][Map]]*

---+++ O´Rileys Perdizes Hostel

   * *Booking:* http://www.booking.com/hotel/br/oa-rileys-hostel.en-us.html
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 1.2 km walking distance.
      * *[[https://goo.gl/maps/7KZnj][Map]]*

---+++ Casa Club Hostel.

   * *Price*
      * [[http://www.casaclub.com.br/reservations_en.html][Price Table]].
   * *Breakfast*
      * Not included in the price. 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3798-0051 or +55 11 9362-1893 E-mail: info@casaclub.com.br 
   * *[[http://www.casaclub.com.br/index.html][Hostel homepage]].*
      * Near Faria Lima's subway station. 

---+++ Escambo Hostel 

   * *Price*
      * Collective room (6 places: R$55,00).
      * Collective room (8 places: R$50,00).
      * Collective room (10 places: R$40,00). 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3051-5344 
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 39mins by public transportation ([[http://goo.gl/maps/31VeE][subway]]).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/A1hC2][Map location]].
   * *[[http://www.escambohostel.com/][Hostel homepage]]*

---+++ Friendstel Hostel

   * *Price*
      * Collective room (6 places: R$35,00). 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 2369-6291
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 37mins by public transportation ([[http://goo.gl/maps/ZzCma][one bus and subway]]).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/C63ca][Map location]].
   * *[[http://www.friendstel.com.br/][Hostel homepage]].*

---+++ Ô de Casa Hostel.

   * *Price*
      * It varies day by day, take a look at the [[http://odecasahostel.com/][Book]].
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price.
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3063-5216 or +55 11 2369-3926. 
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 6.8km walking distance.
      * 30mins by public transportation (one bus).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/jee6d][Map location]]. 
   * *[[http://odecasahostel.com/][Hostel homepage]].*

---+++ Okupe Hostel.

   * *Price*
      * It varies day by day. Near R$100,00/day 
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * Vila Mariana: +55 11 2638-5196 E-mail: reservas@okupe.net
         * Near Vila Mariana's subway station
      * Jardins: +55 11 2666-1517 E-mail: jardins@okupe.net 
         * Near Clinica's subway station
   * *[[http://www.okupehostels.com.br/][Hostel homepage]].*

---+++ Saci Hostel.

   * *Price*
      * It varies day by day, take a look at the [[http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Saci-Hostel/Sao-Paulo/41983?sc_sau=sfab&sc_pos=2][Book]]. 
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3862-5792 E-mail: sacihostel@sacihostel.com
   * *[[http://www.sacihostel.com/site/][Hostel homepage]].*
   *  Near Sumaré's subway station 

---+++ Sampa Hostel.

   * *Price*
      * Individual room: R$105,00 + 5% (service taxes).
      * Collective room (4 places: R$50,00 + 5% (service taxes).
      * Collective room (6 places: R$50,00 + 5% (service taxes).
      * Collective room (8 places: R$45,00 + 5% (service taxes) 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price.
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3031-6779. 
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 6.4km walking distance.
      * 30mins by public transportation (one bus).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/nmtm3][Map location]]. 
   * *[[http://www.sampahostel.com.br/index/][Hostel homepage(portuguese only)]].*
   * *Comments*
      * Often used by students. 

---+++ Vila Madalena Hostel

   * *Price*
      * Collective room (4 places: R$60,00).
      * Collective room (8 places: R$55,00).
      * Collective room (12 places: R$50,00). 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 3034 4104 
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 39mins by public transportation ([[http://goo.gl/maps/XkaAI][one bus]]).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/CCuzA][Map location]].
   * *[[http://www.vilamadalenahostel.com/index.htm][Hostel homepage]].* 

---+++ Vila Rock Hostel

   * *Price*
      * Individual room: R$115,00.
      * Collective room (4 places: R$48,00).
      * Collective room (5 places: R$45,00). 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price.
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Reservation Call Center*
      * +55 11 4371 7333 
   * *Distance to UNESP*
      * 3.9 km walking distance.
      * 38mins by public transportation ([[http://goo.gl/maps/35eMT][one bus]]).
      * [[http://goo.gl/maps/DYsWt][Map location]].
   * *[[http://www.vilarockhostel.com/][Hostel homepage]]*

---+++ We Hostel Design

   * *Price*
      * It varies day by day, take a look [[http://www.brazilian.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/WE-Hostel-Design/Sao-Paulo/66428#availability][here.]] 
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price.
   * *[[http://www.wehostel.com.br/][Hostel homepage]]*
   * *[[http://goo.gl/maps/dEvCp][Map Location]].*
       
---+++ Sharing a Hotel.

   * It's possible in some Hotels to share the same room with colleagues.
   * It can be made in [[http://www.accorhotels.com/pt/hotel-5323-formule1-sao-paulo-paulista/index.shtml][Accor Hotel]], [[http://paulistacenterhotel.tour.com.br/][Paulista Center Hotel]] and [[http://www.hotelturiassu.com.br/][Hotel Turiassu]] for example.
   * *Price*
      * Around R$60,00 a day, sharing the same room. 
   * *Breakfast*
      * Included in the price. 
   * *Internet Connection*
      * Included in the price. 

---++ Arrangements to pick them up at the airport and take them to the hotel
   * To be scheduled 

---++General Informations

---+++São Paulo Coordinates:
   * Latitude: 23° 34' South 
   * Longitude: 46° 38' West 

---+++Time Zone
   * Standard time zone in São Paulo is GMT -3. 
   * Daylight Saving Time starts on the third Sunday of October and ends on the third Sunday of February. During this period the local time in São Paulo is GMT -2.

---+++Currency and Credit Card

The Brazilian currency (Real) is equivalent to US$ 2.50. All the major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Dinners) are accepted nationwide. Debit cards (Cirrus, Plus, Maestro) can be used to make a withdrawal from ATM machines.

---++++ ATM Machines in Brazil and Banking 

   * ATM Machines in Brazil and Banking
   * ATMs in Brazil are everywhere and you won’t have any problems using them with a US or EU ATM card.
   * Banco Bradesco, HSBC, Banco 24 Horas and Banco dd Brasil all work well.
   * Banco 24 Horas tends to charge high fees – their rate is about 10% higher than the interbank rate.
   * Bradesco is somewhat better – about 5% over interbank rate.
   * Banco do Brazil is perhaps the most fair – usually charging at the interbank rate itself.
   * [[http://tinyurl.com/3rf7nxm][ATM machine for VISA]]

---+++Electrical Power

The voltage in Brazil is 110 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. The electric outlets in general fits two types of [[http://www.travel-images.com/electric-plugs.html][plugs]]: 2 parallel flat prongs (American type) and 2 parallel round prongs (French type).

---+++Phone Calls
   * To call a foreign country from Brazil dial: 00-21-country code-phone number.
   * The entry code to Brazil is 55 and the area code for São Paulo is 11. For instance, to call from US dial: 011-55-11-phone number.

---+++Weather Forecast

The weather conditions in São Paulo can be found at:

   * [[http://www.accuweather.com/world-index-forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&loccode=SAM|BR|BR023|SAO%20PAULO][AccuWeather]]
   * [[http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0307][BBC Weather]]
   * [[http://weather.edition.cnn.com/weather/intl/forecast.jsp?locCode=SBSP&zipCode=769208237238][CNN Weather]]
   * [[http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/BRXX0232?from=search_city][The Weather Channel]]
   * [[http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/BRXX0232][Monthly forecast]].

---+++Tourist Information

General tourist information about São Paulo can be found in the links below:

   * [[http://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/brazil/sao-paulo/][Fodors]]
   * [[http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil][Lonely Planet]]
   * [[http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/overview.html][Brazil @ The New York Times]]
      * [[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/01/travel/36-hours-in-sao-paulo.html][36 hours in São Paulo @ The New York Times]]
      * [[http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/sao-paulo/overview.html][São Paulo @ The New York Times]]
   * [[http://www.cntraveller.co.uk/Guides/Brazil/Sao_Paulo/Default.aspx?Page=8][Traveller]]

---+++ Interesting videos about Sao Paulo 

   * São Paulo in numbers

<iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ShIkrLs_YDo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

   * São Paulo in numbers

<iframe width="640" height="480" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0JYlobm1USE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


---+++ Enjoy your free time

   * [[http://www.frommers.com/destinations/saopaulo/][São Paulo @ Frommer's]]
   * [[http://www.frommers.com/destinations/saopaulo/2851010002.html][Planning a Trip to São Paulo]]
   * [[http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/sao-paulo][São Paulo @ Lonely Planet]]
   * [[http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/sao-paulo/overview.html][São Paulo @ NYT]]
   * [[http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/travel/13hours-saopaulo.html][36 Hours in São Paulo, Brazil]]


-- Main.SergioNovaes - 20 Nov 2008
   * [[%PUBURLPATH%/%WEB%/%TOPIC%/entrance-visas-brazil.pdf][entrance-visas-brazil.pdf]]: Entrance Visa for brazil
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