Any person coming to Brazil must be able, at all times, to produce a valid identity document allowing the bearer to enter the country. Participants attending CININTEL 2001, and who require an entry visa for Brazil, must make the necessary arrangements well in advance of their departure. They should ensure that their visa is valid for a sufficient duration. Nevertheless, since the following mentioned list is subject to change, we would suggest that you contact the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate nearest your place of residence to enquire whether you will need a visa.
Should a visa be required, a letter of invitation to attend CININTEL 2001 may be request in writing from Mr. José Eduardo Azarite, Chairman of the Executive Committee, at e-mail: azarite@cpqd.com.br.

This letter of invitation will be sent to the applicant for submission to the Embassy or Consulate with the application for visa. A copy of this letter of invitation will be sent directly by the CININTEL to the respective Brazilian Embassy or Consulate. Therefore, kindly indicate the city, country, fax and telephone numbers of the said Embassy or Consulate.
The following nationals do not need a tourist visa to Brazil: Andorra - Argentina - Austria - Bahamas - Barbados - Belgium - Bolivia - Chile - Colombia - Costa Rica - Denmark - Ecuador - Finland - France - Germany - Greece - Iceland - Ireland - Italy - Liechtenstein - Luxembourg - Malaysia - Morocco - Monaco - Namibia - Netherlands - Norway - Paraguay - Peru - Philippines (59 days) - Portugal - San Marino - Slovenia - South Africa - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Suriname - Thailand - Trinidad and Tobago - Uruguay - United Kingdom - Vatican - Venezuela