Visa Information

Visa

Designed to help participants to meet administrative requirements in certain countries, official letters of invitation for entry visa or other purposes may be supplied upon request. Please allow sufficient time for this procedure. Note that such letters do not commit the Organizing Committee to any kind of financial support, hosting arrangement, nor does it guarantee an entry visa issue. Please, be advised that the invitation letters just will be issued by the Organizing Committee after the participant registered. So, you should fill out the registration form as early as possible in order to get your visa in time for the Symposium. Participants are strongly advised to make sure they fulfill all legal requirements to enter Brazil. Besides a valid passport, an entry visa may also be required. Visas are required only for visitors coming from countries that require visas for Brazilian citizens. For getting your Brazilian Visa, see instructions further.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citizens of the following countries do not need visas:

The folloIt is very important to inform you that the Brazilian govermment can change these diplomatic conditions without previous warning. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NEAREST BRAZILIAN CONSULATE

Vaccination

International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is demanded by Brazilian Government for travelers who have been on last three months or come from these countries:

So, you should get your certificate at an official yellow fever vaccination center as designated by respective state health departments in your city and/or your country that administers yellow fever vaccines manufactured under approval by World Health Organization.

Furthermore, we recommend this vaccination for all Brazilians, foreigners or tourists who intend to visit these Brazilian states:

P.S. The vaccination must be taken (10) ten days before travelling, at least.