Attending Halal Brazil Expo 2026?

If you need a visa, start the process well before July 21, 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.

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

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

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.

High ~22°C · Low ~11°C

Cool, dry winter month.

Warm layers and a jacket, especially after dark.

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

🆘 Emergency: 190 · Police 190

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.

• Lebanese & Syrian restaurants — citywide (e.g. Paraíso, Aclimação) · halal
• Around Mesquita Brasil — Cambuci · halal
• Halal-certified meat — citywide · look for halal certification

Bela Vista

The city's landmark avenue and its striking modern-art museum.

Vila Mariana

São Paulo's great central park, with museums and pavilions.

Centro

Historic food market famous for its produce and sandwiches.

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

This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers, Halal trade buyers across Latin America.