Brazil visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Indians visiting Brazil

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Brazilian Visa.

  • An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (5 cm x 7 cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Brazil Visa for Indians

Facts about Brazil

On your arrival in Brazil, you can immediately feel what you have been hearing about Brazilians and their love for soccer, but tourism in Brazil is much more than that. The most popular tourist areas in Brazil are natural areas which offer a combination of leisure and recreation. The Amazon Rainforest is the most visited natural wonder in the whole of Brazil. It holds more than half of the world’s remaining rainforest. The Rainforest houses about 2.5 million insect species, over 40,000 plant species, 2200 fish species and more than 2,000 types of birds and mammals. Other Atlantic Forest, Campos Gerais, Pantanal, and waterfalls. There is a plethora of beaches that tourists can visit to cool-off and a number of festivals to keep their feet and body moving all through their stay. Brazil is also known to be a popular destination to engage in business activities. The country has one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Christ the Redeemer statue.
 
Brazil is the main destination in South America and second in Latin America. In 2015, the number of tourist visit exceeded 6 million and this contributed to about $5.8 billion to the economy, continuing a recovery trend from the 2008-2009 economic crisis. An all-time high of 5.4 million visitors and $6.8 billion were attained in 2011.
  
Citizens of Armenia, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom can stay in the country for up to 90 days without a visa. Venezuelans can also visit the country for 60 days without a visa.

Types of Brazil Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5-10 working days 90 days
Business visa 5-10 working days 90 days
Work visa 5-10 working days more than 90 days

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (5 cm x 7 cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Brazil Tourist visa Brazil Business visa Brazil Work visa

Brazil Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Brazilian tourist visa is issued to Indians traveling to Brazil for tourism purposes. 
  • This visa is valid for 90 days in a period of 180 days.
  • Foreigners traveling with more than 10,000 BR must have it declared to Customs.
  • Brazilian law requires any minor to have permission from each parent to travel within Brazil or exit the country. 
  • The birth certificate of the minor is required.
  • You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself financially during your stay in Brazil and for your return transportation. Brazil requires visitors to have at least USD 100 per day for staying in Brazil.
  • Applicants are required to provide proof of sufficient funds this should come in form of a bank statement.
  • Travelers are advised to avoid traveling to the following areas in Brazil:
    • Informal housing developments in Brazil (commonly referred to in Brazil as favelas, vilas, comunidades, and/or satellite cities).
    • Brasilia’s administrative regions (commonly known as “satellite cities”) of Ceilandia, Santa Maria, Sao Sebastiao, and Paranoa during non-daylight hours.
    • Any areas within 150 km of Brazil’s land borders with Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Paraguay.
  • Brazilian customs authorities have strict regulations concerning temporarily importing or exporting items such as firearms, antiquities, mineral samples, tropical plants, wildlife, medications, and business and communication equipments.

Brazil Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This type of visa is issued to Indian businessmen, representatives or employees of foreign companies who want to visit Brazil for business purposes.
  • Applicants are permitted to attend business meetings and conferences and conclude contracts with this visa.
  • A covering letter from the applicant’s company is required.
  • The letter must have the company’s letterhead, the name of the company,  the designation of the candidate, the department he or she works in and the contact number.
  • A notarized letter of invitation from the concerned organisation in Brazil is needed. The letter should be written in both English and Portuguese.
  • The letter should also include all the details of the company, such as the registration number of the organisation, the duration and purpose of stay of the applicant.
  • If the applicant is a business owner, a copy of your certificate of business registration and latest tax returns is required.
  • If your employer is to assume the financial responsibility of your trip, it should be stated in the letter from your employer.
  • Proof of previous business dealings in the company should be provided, if any.

Brazil Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Brazilian work visa is issued to Indians traveling to Brazil for work purposes.
  • A letter verifying the applicant’s employment is required. Applicants are advised to be sure they have been offered a job in Brazil before initiating the application.
  • A letter from your future employer should be submitted. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and should state the address of the company and your job description.
  • Your employment contract which determines the terms of employment signed by both the employer and the employee is required.
  • Your employer will need to provide proof that there was no Brazilian willing and available to take up the job before you were offered the job.
  • Applicants of this visa who do not have the right qualification which matches the job they have been offered may not be issued this visa.
  • Proof from your employer that you will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to citizens of the country.
  • If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. A notarized consent signed by both the minor’s parent should also be submitted.
  • The short-term work visa which is valid for 90 days can be obtained by foreign nationals willing to work in Brazil by getting an approval directly from the Brazilian consular offices. The applicant needs to provide the contract that has been signed as proof to the immigration department.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

44.00 (USD)

Business visa

44.00 (USD)

Work visa

44.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in India

Location

Address

New Delhi

Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi, India --- 8, Aurangzeb Road New Delhi 100011 India

novadelhi.itamaraty.gov.br

brasemb.newdelhi@itamaraty.gov.br

(+91) 11 2301 7301

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I stay in Brazil as a tourist?

As a tourist, you can stay up to 90 days per visit in Brazil and a total of 180 days per year.

Do I need yellow fever vaccination for Brazil?

Brazil currently does not require yellow fever vaccination for entrance into the country.

What is the best time to visit Brazil?

The best time to visit Brazil is from September to October. This time you can avoid major holiday periods, the chilly southern winter and soggy season in the Pantanal; as well as enjoying cheaper prices.

Is Brazil safe to Visit?

Brazil is relatively safe for visitors and tourists.