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Attending Fórum Halal — Anuga Select Brazil 2026?

A step-by-step plan for São Paulo, built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: April 7, 2026 – April 9, 2026.

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This event has concluded, this plan is kept for reference and for the next edition.
1

Now

Before you book

Visa & entry

If you need a visa, start the process well before April 7, 2026, processing can take several weeks.

Many nationalities enter Brazil visa-free for short stays (around 90 days), while some — including US, Canadian and Australian citizens — now need an e-Visa. Check the latest rules for your passport before travelling.

General guidance only, always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.

Flights

São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), ~25km to centre

São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH), ~8km to centre

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1–2 weeks out

Before you fly

Connectivity & money

Vivo, Claro and TIM SIMs at GRU (a Brazilian CPF tax ID may be requested — an eSIM avoids this)

eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Brazil

Plug: Type N (Brazilian; also accepts Type C) · 127V in São Paulo / 60Hz (some buildings 220V — check)

Brazilian Real (BRL)

Cards and contactless are accepted widely; the Pix instant-payment system is dominant locally.

Save before you go

📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.

🆘 Emergency: 190 · Police 190

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During the expo

On the ground

Airport → venue & getting around

The Metrô and CPTM commuter trains are the fastest way to skip the traffic; buses fill the gaps.

A Bilhete Único stored-value card works on the Metrô, trains and buses.

Uber and 99 are the easiest and safest options, especially at night.

Eat, halal near the venue

  • Almanara, Jardins / Oscar Freire
  • Halim, Paraíso
  • Al Janiah, Bixiga (Bela Vista)
  • Zelleya, Brás
  • Al Medina, Bom Retiro

Prayer at the venue

DayFajrDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
Tue 7 Apr05:0212:0915:3018:0019:11
Wed 8 Apr05:0212:0815:2917:5919:10
Thu 9 Apr05:0312:0815:2917:5819:09

Approximate (Muslim World League method), confirm locally on the day.

4

A spare evening

Free time

Mesquita Brasil

Cambuci

Mesquita do Pari

Pari

Brás district

Brás

Mercado Municipal de São Paulo

Centro

Museu da Imigração

Mooca / Brás

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The reason you came

Your goal, make the most of it

Plan your day

Check the programme on the official event page and map out the zones you want to walk.

Event details →

Is this for you?

This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Food & beverage manufacturers, Foodservice & HORECA buyers, Logistics & cold-chain providers, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers.

Travel info sources: https://www.visitsaopaulo.com · https://www.gov.br/mre (visa info) · https://www.metro.sp.gov.br