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Visa<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Visitors to Brazil must obtain a visa from a Brazilian Consulate (in some cases, Embassy) unless they come from a visa-exempt country \u2013 check the list of countries for a visa required at the following links: 1) English<\/a> (see the \u201ccaption\u201d on the first page and column \u201cVivis \u2013 Visit Visa\u201d in the table for the corresponded visa information); 2) Portugu\u00eas version<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In case of questions, it is strongly recommended you check with your local Brazilian diplomatic mission if you need to apply for a tourist visa beforehand, Consular Offices of Brazil<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Information on this topic can be found at Brazilian Consulate portal: Brazilian Consulate portal<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Important<\/b>: bear in mind you must apply for a visa in advance, at least 2 months before the intended travel to have enough time to get it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

VISA Invitation Letter<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Local Committee (eventos@cnpem.br<\/a>) can provide a letter of invitation if you need to present it for a visa. The requirements may differ from country to country. Please, check what applies in your case and send us the information such as your passport number, your date of birth and date of arrival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The invitation letter is available only for registered participants and the DHL fee is not included in the conference fee if you need the original letter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note the Invitation Letter does not guarantee a Brazilian visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Passport<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The passport must be valid for at least six months<\/b> beyond your planned date of departure from Brazil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Health<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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COVID Vaccination Policy<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The complete proof of vaccination or the first dose plus a negative test for Covid-19 should be proven at the conference venue according to the test type:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PCR – 48 hours before entering the establishment\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Antigen \u2013 24 hours before entering the establishment\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Current local regulatory norms in Campinas city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Face Cover Requirements<\/span><\/p>\n

Indoor masks are voluntary for all people regardless of their COVID vaccination status (vaccinated and unvaccinated).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Masks are still required on public transportation and in Health Care settings, including Lab Health Services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong><\/span> In-person activities at CNPEM campus in Campinas-SP are planned following the sanitary recommendations on the COVID-19 pandemic and are subject to change, which may lead to cancellation, postponement or migration to online realization only.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”32″][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional tips” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Fjalla%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space height=”32″]

Currency<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

REAL (R$) is the currency used in Brazil. It is possible to find some options for exchanging money at the airports or in the city of Campinas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Electricity<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In Brazil, the voltage is 110 or 220 V, depending on the city. In Campinas, the voltage is 110 V and 60HZ. Electrical outlet plugs and sockets in Brazil\u00a0follow type N.<\/a>\u00a0Visitors should bring plug adapters and voltage transformers to their electric\/electronic devices if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Climate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The climate is tropical but mitigated by elevation. Winters are generally dry and mild, while summers are rainy with warm temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”far fa-map” add_icon=”true” title=”Getting to the Venue” tab_id=”Getto”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Travelling to Campinas | CNPEM campus” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Fjalla%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1667486812682{margin-left: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1667486827007{margin-right: 20px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;}”]

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Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM)<\/h3><\/div>
This is the Sirius laboratory main entrance.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Rua Giuseppe M\u00e1ximo Scolfaro, 10.000,<\/p>\n

Polo II de Alta Tecnologia de Campinas,<\/p>\n

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Viracopos International Airport (VCP)<\/h3><\/div>
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Viracopos International Airport<\/strong>\u00a0(VCP<\/strong>, also known as \u201cCampinas Airport\u201d) is located near the city of Campinas. Some international flights are available to\/from this airport, most of them with connections in Orlando, Lisbon and Buenos Aires.<\/p>\n

Shuttle Buses run between VCP Airport and Campinas Bus Terminal (called \u201cTerminal Multimodal Ramos de Azevedo\u201d). \u00a0Tickets are available from the \u201cLirabus\u201d company booth located in front of the Domestic Arrivals. Tickets to Campinas cost around BRL 14 each*.\u00a0The bus timetable is available at the company website\u00a0(select \u201cViracopos\u201d)<\/a>. The bus trip from VCP Airport to Campinas Bus Terminal (20 km) takes around 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Guarulhos Airport (GRU)<\/h3><\/div>
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Governador Andr\u00e9 Franco Montoro Airport, also known as \u201cCumbica Airport<\/strong>\u201d or “GRU Airport<\/strong>“, is the airport through which most foreign participants will arrive.<\/p>\n

It is located in the city of Guarulhos, less than 60 minutes from downtown Sao Paulo, and around two hours from Campinas either by bus or car.<\/p>\n

Shuttle Buses run between GRU Airport and Campinas Bus Terminal (called \u201cTerminal Multimodal Ramos de Azevedo\u201d).\u00a0 Tickets are available from the \u201cLirabus\u201d company booth located on Terminal 2, next to the main parking lot. Tickets to Campinas cost around BRL 35 each*. The bus timetable is available at the\u00a0company website\u00a0(select \u201cCumbica (Guarulhos)\u201d)<\/a>. The bus trip from GRU Airport to Campinas Bus Terminal (120 km) takes around 2 hours and thirty minutes.<\/p>\n

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Inland Transport<\/h3><\/div>
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