FAQs
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Will I need a visa to travel to Brazil?
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Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for an eVisa (online) or a paper visa (at your local Brazilian consulate) before arriving. We recommend starting your application process at least 2 months in advance especially if you do not hold an American, Canadian, European, or Latin American passport. US and Canadian citizens: the eVisa process is fully online and can be accessed here: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/. We recommend applying at least 1 month in advance. European and Latin American citizens: you are most likely exempt from applying to any kind of visa, but we recommend checking your local consulate website for any proof of funds requirements at the border that may be relevant to your nationality. Other nationalities: you may need to apply for a paper visa at a Brazilian consulate near you. We believe this process may take upwards of 2 months so we recommend getting started no later than early January 2026. For further details, the following Wikipedia page provides a good starting point, after which we recommend checking the relevant process using the website for the Brazilian where you live: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Brazil and the Brazilian embassy/consulate for your city/country. Please let us know if you need any documents such as a letters of support for visa applications: +1-917-912-4922 (Fernando)
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Are there group rates or hotel blocks available? Where should I stay?
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Yes, we are working on a hotel block so don't book accommodations just yet. More details coming soon.
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What is the best way to get to the hotel from the airport?
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Uber is the best way for tourists to get around Recife. We recommend taking Uber Black as Uber X/XL may not have air conditioning as the price difference in USD/EUR is negligible.
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What's the local currency, and do I need cash?
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The local currency is Real/Reais. Feel free to withdraw cash at the Recife airport if you'd like, but most places accept credit cards.
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Is Recife safe? What about the rest of Brazil?
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Crime rates in Brazil are comparable to those of many American cities. The only major form of crime in Recife and most of Brazil is petty theft, which can be avoidable with certain precautions. We will follow up closer to the wedding with some best practices/tips around safety in Recife. If you decide to travel to other cities in Brazil such as Rio de Janeiro (which we highly encourage), most of the same tips will apply but we recommend also doing your own city-specific research.
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What is the attire for the ceremony/reception?
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Black tie optional.
