travel

TRAVEL TO BRAZIL

Traveller’s Checklist
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/
checklist-en.asp
Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada covers the steps to take before leaving Canada. [English, French]
Canadian source

Traveling to Brazil – Visas
http://www.consbrastoronto.org/1024/
visas_eligibilities.htm
Consulate General of Brazil in Toronto.
Canadians need a visa when traveling to Brazil. The type of visa required depends on the nature of the visit. Citizens of other nationalities may also need a visa depending on the purpose of their visit. Visa types are summarized on this site, so you can easily see which one you need. [English, Portuguese]
Brazilian source

Brazil – Tourist Visas
http://www.brasembottawa.org/en/consular/
visas/tourist_visa.html
Embassy of Brazil, Ottawa. To enter Brazil, any foreigner must have a passport, an international vaccination certificate (if applicable) and a visa issued by a Brazilian Embassy or Consulate. A minimum of EIGHT (8) business days are required for the visa to be issued, upon presentation of the proper documents at the visa counter. At least ELEVEN business days are required for a tourist or business visas submitted by mail or courier. Visa holders must arrive in Brazil within 90 days from the date of issue of their visas. Tourist and business visas are generally valid for 90 days from the first entry, renewable for another period of up to 90 days by the Brazilian Federal Police. [English, French, Portuguese]
Brazilian source

Brazil – Temporary Visas
http://www.brasembottawa.org/en/consular/
visas/temporary.html
Embassy of Brazil, Ottawa. Cultural visas (Temporary Visa Type 1) may be granted to lecturers at conferences, researchers, teachers, exchange students, participants in cultural/ scientific missions. Business visas (Temporary Visa Type 2) are required for business trips, including media coverage or filming. For services under a consulting or technical assistance contract and for persons working aboard cruise ships, Temporary Work Visas (Type 5) are required. Other types of temporary visa cover athletes, performers, students, media personnel, etc. [English, French, Portuguese]
Brazilian source

Brazil – Permanent Visas
http://www.brasembottawa.org/en/consular/
visas/permanent.html
Embassy of Brazil, Ottawa. Permanent visas may be granted to individuals intending to establish residence in Brazil, e.g. technicians or professionals with a work contract pre-approved by the Brazilian Ministry of Labor, foreign investors, and administrators, managers or directors hired by a commercial enterprise or civil organization resulting from foreign investment. Requirements, and the visa application form, are on the Embassy website. [English, French, Portuguese]
Brazilian source

Travel Report – Brazil
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-en.asp?
country=38000
Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada. This report covers safety and security, entry/exit requirements, Canadian government contacts, travel medicine program, local laws and customs, local travel and currency while traveling in Brazil. [English, French]
Canadian source

The Economist Cities Guide - São Paulo
http://www.economist.com/cities/
citiesmain.cfm?city_id=SAO
The Economist. “Insider tips” cover airport information, business etiquette, crime and safety, finding your bearings, getting around, health and emergencies, suggested reading and web sites, tipping and bar tabs, and useful words and phrases. “Facts” includes public holidays, telephone calls, and business hours. [English]

Living/Travelling in Brazil
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/brazil/
consul/index.aspx
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Services of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, and other useful information for Canadian travelers to Brazil. [English, French, Portuguese]
Canadian source

Tips for Business Travellers – Brasilia – Brazil
http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/
DisplayDocument.jsp?did=53456
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service provides information about visas and passport requirements, as well as guidance to visiting the capital city, Brasilia, including understanding addresses, safety tips, changing money, telephone calls, taking a taxi and more. “Useful numbers and addresses” covers airlines, banks, shopping etc. There is also a section Tips on Doing Business in Brazil. [English, French]
Canadian source

Car and Cell Phone Rental – São Paulo – Brazil
http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/ie-en/
DisplayDocument.jsp?did=6051
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. The Canadian Consulate General in São Paulo provides a list of local providers of rental services who have worked with Canadian companies. [English, French]
Canadian source

Bon Voyage, But... Essential Information for Canadian Travellers
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/pubs/
bon_voyage_but-en.asp.
General information from Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada. [English, French]
Canadian source

International Business Etiquette – Brazil
http://international-business-etiquette.com/
besite/brazil.htm.
International Business Center covers religion, appearance, behavior, communications and socialpractices in Brazil. [English]

Essential Business Culture Guide for the International Traveller – Brazil
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Brazil.
This is a helpful guide to making appointments, business dress, welcome topics of conversation, addressing others, business gifts, negotiating, and entertaining. [English]

Foreign Consumer Guide
http://www.mj.gov.br/dpdc Under “Educação para o Consumo”, click on “Guia do Consumidor Estrangeiro”
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Departamento de Proteção e Defesa do Consumidor (DPDC). 28pp PDF. This guide alerts visitors to Brazil of their rights and responsibilities under the Consumer Defense Code. It describes the Code, the National Consumer Defense System, compensation for damages including supplier liability, how and where to complain, access to justice, and regulations relating to hotels, restaurants and transportation. [Portuguese, English, Spanish]
Brazilian source

TRAVEL TO CANADA

Visiting Canada – Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/brazil/
visit/index.aspx
Government of Canada. Citizens of Brazil require a visa to visit Canada. This website gives instruction for applying for a visa, and explains processing times and costs. [Portuguese, English, French]
Canadian source

Economist Country Briefing – Canada
http://www.economist.com/countries/Canada/ .
The Economist provides an overview of Canada including a political and economic outlook, basic data, and 10 economic indicators over 4 years, history in brief, political structure and key political players, economic strengths and weaknesses, and links to recent articles from The Economist. [English]

Business Travel to Canada
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/dbc/
Business-Travel-Canada-en.aspx .
Government of Canada. This website covers basic information about Canada, such as entry requirements, emergency services, a currency converter, as well as information about travel from Canada to the United States of America. [English, French]
Canadian source

Canada – Practical Information
http://www.explore.canada.travel (Under “Things to know”, click on “Practical information”)
http://www.explore.canada.travel/ctc/ke/
things_to_know.jsp?cat=4000&localeId=16
Canadian Tourism Commission. Up to date information on weather, seasons and time zones across Canada, health services, phone system, public holidays, visa and passport requirements, duty-free shopping, mailing letters and access the Internet. [English, French]
Canadian source

Canada – Getting Around
http://www.explore.canada.travel (Under “Things to know”, click on “Getting around”)
http://www.explore.canada.travel/ctc/ke/
things_to_know.jsp?cat=4010&localeId=16
Canadian Tourism Commission. This section of the website covers airlines and airports, rail travel, car rental and driving permits, intercity buses, public transit, etc. [English, French]
Canadian source

The Economist Cities Guide – Toronto
http://www.economist.com/cities/citiesmain.cfm?
city_id=TO .
The Economist. “Insider tips” cover airport information, business etiquette, communications, crime and safety, getting around, suggested reading and web sites, and tipping. “Facts” includes public holidays. [English]

Travel Tips – Vancouver
http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/travel_tips/.
Tourism Vancouver. Covers what to wear, currency, taxes, customs & visas, insurance, climate, holidays, smoking laws, tipping etc. [English]
Canadian source

International Business Etiquette – Canada
http://international-business-etiquette.com/
besite/canada.htm.
International Business Center. Covers religion, appearance, behavior, communications and social practices in Canada. [English]

Essential Business Culture Guide for the International Traveller – Canada
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Canada.
Covers: Making appointments, business dress, welcome topics of conversation, addressing others, business gifts, negotiating, and entertaining. [English]

Canada Select
http://www.canadaselect.com/ .
Hotel Association of Canada. Canada Select is Canada's national accommodations rating program for bed and breakfasts, cottages, hotels, motels, inns, resorts, and fishing/hunting lodges. Search for accommodation by location, type of accommodation, and star rating. [English]
Canadian source

Associação Brasileira de Agências de Viagens (ABAV)
http://www.abav.com.br/.
Brazilian Association of Travel Agents. Under ABAV in Brazil, you can search for travel agents by region and city. [Portuguese, English, Spanish]
Brazilian source