▢ Airport
For international participants arriving in the city, it is recommended to book a flight to the Belo Horizonte International Airport (CNF, also known as Confins – Tancredo Neves International Airport). It is the only international airport serving the city, located about 40 km (25 mi) from the centre. Almost all flights to/from the airport are domestic (within Brazil). As such, international travellers should book a flight to Brasília, Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo first. European travellers can opt for a direct flight from Lisbon (Portugal) to Belo Horizonte. To reach the city, the following options are available:
→ Bus: outside the main terminal, you can catch several bus lines for a direct connection to the city. Estimated travel time: 60 minutes.
→ Taxi: widely available at the ground level of the main terminal. Always check that you are travelling in a licensed taxi to avoid scams. Estimated travel time: 35 minutes.
→ Uber: there is a specific Uber pick-up zone at the airport and the service is widespread in Brazil. Estimated travel time: 35 minutes.
→ Car: car rentals are also available at the airport. Highway MG-010 offers an almost direct connection to Belo Horizonte. Estimated travel time: 35 minutes.
▢ Visa
All international conference participants must possess valid identification and travel documents before entering Brazil. Each participant is responsible for arranging their own visa, as per the applicable laws.
The conference organisers strongly recommend that all participants check, as soon as possible, the rules for entering Brazil that apply to them, as well as the COVID-19 requirements at the time of travel. The organisers also strongly recommend that visas be requested at least 2 months before travelling. There have been cases in past conferences where late visa applications from participants led to their inability to attend the conference.
The Visit Visa (VIVIS) allows for stays of up to 90 days and is the recommended visa for attending the conference. Citizens from most countries in South America can enter Brazil solely with their citizen card, while citizens from other countries must carry a passport. Additionally, Brazil offers visa exemption to several countries, as listed below. Please check this information against the Brazilian Embassy / Consulate in your country.
European Union citizens (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)
Albania
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji
Georgia
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong
Iceland
Indonesia
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Liechtenstein
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sain Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
South Africa
Republic of Korea
Suriname
Switzerland
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican
Venezuela
▢ Visa invitation letter
A visa invitation letter can be issued by the conference organisers upon request from the participant if the following criteria are met:
- The participant plays a role in the conference (author of an accepted paper, session chair, moderator, panellist, etc.);
- The participant has paid the registration fee, or this fee has been waived by the conference organisers (e.g. scholarship);
- The participant requests the visa invitation letter during the online registration (tick the box “I require a visa invitation letter”).
The letters will be issued in digital format only and as soon as possible. Nonetheless, the conference organisers will not be held responsible for any visa-related issues or delays, nor can they speed up visa issuing within the embassies, consulates or the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.