GLEON 10 Meeting

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10-14 May 2010 Torres, RS, Brazil

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» Visiting Porto Alegre and Rio Grande do Sul

» Travel - Visas

*IMPORTANT*
If you plan on joining us at GLEON 10, you need to check passport/visa requirements as soon as possible. It may take several weeks - even months - to obtain the documents required for your travel.

For all U.S. citizens, a passport and visa are required. See the U.S. Department of State and the Brazilian Embassy web sites for more information.

The NY consulate will not process Visa application by mail. If you are in a state that is served by the NY consulate you have two choices

1)Make to trips to the consulate in NYC to drop off and pick up your application.

2)Use a visa processing service which charges another $50 to do this for you. These can be found on the internet.

For all non U.S. citzens, check to see if a visa is required to enter Brazil at the following link http://www.brazilconsulatechicago.org/en-2-10-102.htm

When applying for your visa and filling out immigration forms please use the following location -
Hotel Name: Guarita Park Hotel
Address: Av. Alfiero Zandardi 1017
State: Select "RS" or Rio Grande do Sul
Zip Code: 95560-000
Hotel Phone Number: 51 3364-5200
E-Mail: reservas@guaritaparkhotel.com.br
Website: http://www.guaritaparkhotel.com.br/

» Travel - Weather Forecast

To see the current weather forecast for Torres, Brazil, please see freemeteo.com. (Pack an umbrella.)

» Travel - Currency Exchange

You should try to exchange currency prior to your arrival because it is limited in Torres. However, if you need to exchange money while in Torres, this is the place to do it:

» Travel - Bus Transportation

» Travel - Reimbursement