Travel Information

Visa Requirements

Some foreign citizens need a visa to enter Brazil. The particular situation for all nationalities can be found at 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 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.

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.

Electrical Power

The voltage in Brazil is 110 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. The electric outlets in general fits two types of 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.