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Belo Horizonte: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

human settlement in Brazil

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Now in the cityBelo Horizontesunset 06:05 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map19
Exchange rateR$5.44per 1 $BRL — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Belo Horizonte in pictures24 photos · 1 place
Praça Sete de Setembro
Rafael Lemieszek · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Sep 24, 2025
Praça Sete de Setembro
Rafael Lemieszek · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Sep 24, 2025
Praça Sete de Setembro
Rafael Lemieszek · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Sep 24, 2025
Praça Sete de Setembro
Sturm · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Dec 24, 2024

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Internships, au pair and study programmes have a different visa category and a different set of documents. Applications go through CMO International Programmes.

IEC international programmes

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Removal of information about elections ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to  crime  and  kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime occurs in urban areas, day and night. Crimes include murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Gang activity and organized crime are widespread. and are often tied to the illegal drug trade.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Tancredo Neves International Airport CNF32 km from the centre
Usiminas Airport IPN160 km from the centre
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport IZA193 km from the centre