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Questions might arise and we hope to answer many of them here! If you have further questions, please reach out to us directly. Before reading further, is your passport valid through July 2026?! Double check!
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Very Important! I am a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Do I need a visa to travel to Brazil?

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YES!!! Since April 2025, U.S. and Canadian citizens are required to apply for a visa to travel to Brazil! The process is simple: - Go to https://brazil.vfsevisa.com - Fill out the form only with the required information (For example, flight details are not required for the application) - Take a picture of you on your phone in front of a white background - Follow the instructions to upload that picture into your application - Pay the fee ($80.90 per applicant), and wait until you receive your online visa. - The approval shouldn't take too long, but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you apply ASAP! (Louie’s arrived in under 12 hours) - If you are struggling here, feel free to refer to this recording of Louie fumbling through the Father of the Groom's visa application: https://www.loom.com/share/a4b7d0cd6534487ea66c8a0a80b173ce?sid=e16a3e91-6c23-42c2-86cb-05fa47adc240

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I am NOT a U.S. nor Canadian citizen. Do I need a visa to travel to Brazil?

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If you hold a passport from a country from E.U., SOUTH AMERICA, JAPAN, MEXICO, or UNITED KINGDOM, you likely don't need a visa. But, it's HIGHLY recommended to double check with your Brazilian consulate.

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Regardless of your visa situation

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Ensure your passport will be valid and is not expiring anytime before July 2026!

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Am I required to have any vaccines to visit Brazil?

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No, you are no longer required to have your Yellow Fever vaccine or any others to visit Brazil.

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What's the weather forecast?

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It will be SUMMER! It will be hot and a little humid. It's recommended to dress with a light and breathable fabric. Most of the events will be outdoors, but the wedding reception, dinner, and party will be indoors with air conditioning. São Paulo gets hot in January with high chances of rain. Temperatures are around 70-83° F (18-28°C)

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When should I RSVP by? | Qual é o prazo para confirmar presença

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Please, RSVP by November 1st, 2025. There's still a lot to do after we close our guests list and we want to ensure everyone has a wonderful experience! *** Por favor, confirme sua presença até 1º de novembro de 2025. Ainda temos muitos preparativos após fechar a lista de convidados, e queremos garantir que todos tenham uma experiência maravilhosa!

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony? | A que horas devo chegar para a cerimônia?

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The ceremony will start exactly at 5:00 pm (17:00), so we recommend everyone to arrive by 4:30pm (16:30). São Paulo is known for it's terrible traffic, so if you're far from the wedding venue and not taking the shuttle, plan to arrive with plenty of time! *** A cerimônia começará pontualmente às 17h00, então recomendamos que todos cheguem até às 16h30. São Paulo é conhecida pelo trânsito intenso, então, se você estiver longe do local da cerimônia e não for usar o traslado, planeje sair com bastante antecedência!

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Is there a dress code? | Existe um código de vestimenta?

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Yes! Each event has a specific dress code. Please check the "Weekend Schedule" tab to plan your outfit accordingly! *** Sim! Cada evento tem um código de vestimenta específico. Por favor, consulte a aba “Weekend Schedule” para planejar seu looks!

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May I bring a guest? | Posso levar um acompanhante?

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Some invitations will include a guest, if you have questions please let us know. *** Alguns convites incluem um acompanhante. Se tiver dúvidas, entre em contato conosco.

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Are kids welcome? | Crianças são bem-vindas?

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This is an adults-only event, so please don't bring your children. *** Este é um evento exclusivo para adultos, por isso, por favor, não tragam crianças.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception? | Há estacionamento no local da cerimônia ou da recepção?

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Yes! We recommend you to take an uber or shuttle to get to the venue, but if you decide to drive, the venue has plenty of parking. *** Sim! Recomendamos que use Uber ou o traslado para chegar ao local, mas, se optar por dirigir, o espaço oferece bastante estacionamento.

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