Visa, Travel, and Accommodation

Published in Jun 11, 2026 05:08 PM Updated in Jun 18, 2026 11:12 AM

Visa

Participants from Latin America or European Union countries do not require a visa to enter Brazil.

For participants of other nationalities, a map showing countries whose citizens are exempt from a Brazilian visa is available on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Brazil

U.S. citizens are required to obtain a tourist visa to visit Brazil. Information about Brazilian consulates in the United States and the visa application process can be found at:
http://washington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/

Travel

General travel information to São José dos Campos (SP)

São José dos Campos is located approximately 70 km from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), the closest international airport to the city. The following transportation options are available from GRU to São José dos Campos:

Bus: approximately 1h30 travel time, departing from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the São José dos Campos Bus Terminal.
Official taxi: available at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), offering direct transportation to São José dos Campos.

Note: In both cases, identified members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) will be present at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport during specific time periods to assist participants. These schedules will be communicated in advance by email to all registered participants. In addition, the LOC is evaluating the possibility of providing dedicated transportation to São José dos Campos.

Accommodation

This section provides a list of hotels in São José dos Campos, presented in alphabetical order.

Note: The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is evaluating the possibility of providing transportation from the hotels to the event venue.

Hotel Nacional Inn São José dos Campos

Nacional

Address: Av. Deputado Benedito Matarazzo, 9009 – São José dos Campos
Phone: +55 12 3947-0000
Website: https://www.nacionalinn.com.br/hoteis/hotel-nacional-inn-sao-jose-dos-campos
Services: 157 rooms in Standard, Master, and Presidential Suite categories, all equipped with a safe, LCD TV, broadband internet, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. The hotel complex includes a fitness center, sauna, swimming pool, and lobby bar.

Ibis Colinas Hotel

Ibis Colinas

Address: Av. Dr. Jorge Zarur, 81 – Tower I – São José dos Campos
Phone: +55 12 3904-2400
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/6035/index.en.shtml
Services: 144 non-smoking, air-conditioned rooms. 24-hour bar, paid parking, and free Wi-Fi available in all rooms and common areas.

Mercure São José dos Campos

Mercure

Address: Av. Dr. Jorge Zarur, 81 – Tower II – São José dos Campos
Phone: +55 12 3904-2300
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/5168/index.en.shtml
Services: Superior Rooms (20 m²) featuring Wi-Fi, double bed, TV, air conditioning, and hair dryer. Fitness center and swimming pool available.