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Recife: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map24
Exchange rateR$5.44per 1 $BRL — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map24

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Recife in pictures16 photos
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Getting there and staying

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

Visa and practicalities

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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)
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport REC9.4 km from the centre
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport JPA100 km from the centre
Presidente João Suassuna Airport CPV142 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Brazil: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

2programmes in the country
2kinds of programmes
volunteeringupdated Mar 12, 2026
Volunteer in Brazil
Seasonyear-roundLanguageEnglish · B2
any · for students
workandtravel.com
Internshipupdated Dec 23, 2025
Internship in Brazil
Seasonyear-roundLanguageEnglish · B2
students · for students
workandtravel.com
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