Visa, Travel, and Accommodation

Published in Feb 03, 2026 05:13 PM

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/

If you require an invitation letter, please contact Dr. Diego Barros (INPE) at: diego.barros@inpe.br

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.

Dan Inn São José dos Campos

Dan Inn

Address: Av. João Guilhermino, 287 – São José dos Campos
Phone: +55 12 3941-8588
Website: https://www.nacionalinn.com.br/hoteis/hotel-dan-inn-sao-jose-dos-campos
Services: 157 rooms in Standard, Master, and Presidential Suite categories. All rooms include a safe, LCD TV, internet access, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Facilities include a fitness center, sauna, and swimming pool.

Ema Palace Hotel

Ema Palace

Address: Rua Jorge Barbosa Moreira, 70 – São José dos Campos
Phone: +55 12 3925-5555
Website: https://www.hotelemapalace.com.br/en/
Services: Well-decorated and furnished rooms, ranging from economy to luxury options. The hotel offers a leisure area with swimming pool, wet bar, steam bath, barbecue area, and event room. Fitness services are provided through a partnership with Saúde em Evidência gym. A themed pub is also available.

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.

Monreale Plus São José dos Campos

Monreale

Address: Av. Engenheiro Francisco José Longo, 511 – São José dos Campos
Phone: +55 12 2135-0800
Website: https://www.monrealehotels.com/hotel-monreale-plus-s%C3%A3o-jos%C3%A9-dos-campos
Services: Modern hotel offering comfortable and well-equipped rooms with air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi, and in-room safe. The hotel features a restaurant, convention center, and meeting rooms, as well as parking facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Centrally located, with easy access to the main roads of the city and to INPE.

Novotel São José dos Campos

Novotel

Address: Av. Dr. Nelson D’Ávila, 2200 – São José dos Campos
Phone: +55 12 4009-7800
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/0472/index.en.shtml
Services: 4-star hotel with 144 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibar. Facilities include a fitness center, sauna, massage services, and swimming pool. Broadband internet in rooms and Wi-Fi in common areas. Green area, playground, and mini golf.