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Visa Information
Visa Information
According to the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations (September 2025):
https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/vistos/qgrv-simples-ing-10sep25.pdf
Visa required: Citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia must obtain a Visit Visa (VIVIS) prior to travel.
Effective April 10, 2025, travelers holding passports from the United States, Canada, and Australia are required to obtain a Brazilian e-Visa prior to travel to Brazil, including for conference attendance and business travel. (source: US Embassy in Brazil)
For detailed instructions on obtaining an e-Visa, please visit the official government-authorized Brazilian e-Visa portal: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.
How to apply:
Identify which documents will be required to complete your eVisa application. There is an e-Visa “document checklist” available on the government website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/checklist.
Apply online through the official Brazilian e-Visa portal (https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/), in order to submit your application you will be required to submit an e-Visa fee of approximately $80.90 USD.
Apply well in advance of travel; processing times may vary, but travelers are encouraged to apply several weeks before departure.
Approved e-Visas are issued electronically and should be printed and carried during travel. You will be asked to present your e-Visa at the airport upon departure to Brazil.
Visa exempt (up to 90 days): Citizens of the European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, and most Latin American countries (e.g., Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay).
Other regions: Requirements vary (30–90 day exemptions or visa required).
Brazil has streamlined the visa process: visit visas can be requested online through the official platform, with typical processing times of just a few days. Participants can check the requirements for their country here:
Accommodations
Accommodations
There are many accommodation options located near the Federal University of Minas Gerais. AIIDE has secured a discounted rate at the Mercure Belo Horizonte Lourdes, located approximately 10 km from the UFMG Campus, meaning it can be reached approximately 20-30 minutes by car or rideshare, depending on traffic.
Hotel: Mercure Belo Horizonte Lourdes
Booking: Reservations should be made directly with the hotel by email or phone. Please mention AIIDE-26 when making your reservation to receive the conference rate.
Reservation Contact:
Email: h3575-re@accor.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +55 (31) 3298-4100
A special 22% discount is available for AIIDE-26 attendees for stays between November 8-14, 2026. We encourage participants to book early, as availability is limited. Additionally, there are a number of other hotels located nearby campus including:
Quality Hotel Pampulha & Convention Center (2.8 km, ~10 min drive)
BH Jaragua Hotel (2.2 km, ~10 min drive)
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