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Brazil Visa for Indians

Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders

Indian passport holders need a Brazil visitor visa, applied for online and submitted with documents at the Brazil visa application centre (VFS Global) in India.

Entry for IndiansVisa Required
Processing10 – 15 working days
Permitted stayUp to 90 days per year
AppointmentRequired (biometrics / submission)
CapitalBrasília
CurrencyBrazilian Real (BRL)
LanguagePortuguese
Best time to visitMay to September

Brazil Visa Options & Document Checklist

Brazil Visitor Visa (VIVIS – tourism)

Online application form, then submission at the Brazil visa application centre (VFS Global)

Processing10 – 15 working days
ValidityAs issued (up to multiple years)
StayUp to 90 days per year

Documents required

  1. Original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages
  2. Online application form (printed receipt)
  3. Recent colour photograph — 1 photo, 5 × 7 cm or 3 × 4 cm as specified, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  4. Confirmed return or onward flight reservation
  5. Hotel booking for the entire stay (or invitation letter from your host with their ID and address proof)
  6. Personal bank statements for the last 3 months, signed & stamped by the bank
  7. Income Tax Return acknowledgements (ITR-V) for the last 2 assessment years, or Form 16
  8. Proof of occupation — Employed: employer NOC / leave approval and last 3 months' salary slips; Self-employed: GST / Udyam / company registration; Students: bonafide certificate or NOC; Retired: pension proof

Brazil Visitor Visa (business)

Online form + VFS Global submission

Processing10 – 15 working days
ValidityAs issued
StayUp to 90 days per year

Documents required

  1. Original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages
  2. Online application receipt
  3. Recent colour photograph — as specified, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  4. Invitation letter from the host company in Brazil on its letterhead, stating the purpose and dates of the visit and who bears the expenses
  5. Covering letter from your Indian employer / company on letterhead confirming your designation, purpose of the trip and who bears the expenses
  6. Confirmed return or onward flight reservation

Important Notes

  • India requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers arriving from this country — get vaccinated at an authorised centre at least 10 days before departure, or you may be quarantined on return.
Information checked September 2026. Visa rules change frequently — our consultants reconfirm the latest requirements with the embassy / official portal before filing. Official sources: Embassy of Brazil, New Delhi. Fees are not listed on this website — contact us for current charges.

About Brazil

Brazil is a popular destination for Indian travellers, with a capital at Brasília and a well-connected network of cities including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. The best time to visit is May to September, when conditions are ideal for exploring highlights such as Christ the Redeemer and Iguazu Falls.

Top attractions

Christ the RedeemerIguazu FallsCopacabana BeachAmazon Rainforest

Top cities

Rio de JaneiroSão Paulo
FAQs

Brazil Visa — FAQs

Indian passport holders need a Brazil visitor visa, applied for online and submitted with documents at the Brazil visa application centre (VFS Global) in India.
Processing is typically 10 – 15 working days. Validity: As issued (up to multiple years). Permitted stay: Up to 90 days per year.
The core documents are: Original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages; Online application form (printed receipt); Recent colour photograph — 1 photo, 5 × 7 cm or 3 × 4 cm as specified, white background, taken within the last 6 months; Confirmed return or onward flight reservation; Hotel booking for the entire stay (or invitation letter from your host with their ID and address proof). See the complete checklist on this page — our consultants review every document before submission.
Yes — Brazil requires an in-person submission or biometrics appointment for the standard visa route. Latitude Global books and prepares you for the appointment.
No consultancy can guarantee approval — the decision rests solely with the authorities of Brazil. We maximise your chances through accurate, complete documentation.
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