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title: Brazil visa for citizens of India
description: Citizens of India need a visa for Brazil and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Brazil visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India need a visa for Brazil and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (VIVIS) · Tourist
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Complete the online visa form** — Fill the Brazilian consular visa application form online and print the receipt.
2. **Book an appointment** — Schedule an in-person submission slot at the jurisdictional Brazilian consulate.
3. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photo, financial and travel documents as per the checklist.
4. **Submit application in person** — Attend the consulate with printed form, passport and documents; pay the visa fee.
5. **Collect passport with visa** — Return to the consulate (or use courier if offered) to collect the visaed passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months, with blank visa pages)** (Identity): Original passport submitted in person.
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Filled online on the Brazilian consular portal, printed and signed.
- **Recent passport-size photograph** (Identity): White background, per consular photo specifications.
- **Confirmed round-trip flight reservation** (Travel): Booking showing entry and exit from Brazil.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel bookings or invitation letter with host details.
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial): Shows sufficient funds for the trip.
- **Employment proof** (Employment): Employer letter or, for self-employed, business registration/ITR.
- **Income tax returns** (Financial, optional): Latest ITR acknowledgement strengthens the application.
- **Cover letter** (Supporting, optional): Explaining purpose and itinerary of travel.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Recommended if travelling to endemic areas of Brazil.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements (3 months)
- Income tax returns
- Employer letter with salary details

No fixed minimum stated; funds must reasonably cover the stay.

## Good to know

- India–Brazil has no visa-free or eVisa arrangement for Indian passport holders; in-person consular submission is required.
- Processing times and fees vary by consulate; confirm with the jurisdictional consulate before applying.
- First-time Brazilian visa for Indians is often issued with a shorter validity than the maximum 90-day stay.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient proof of funds or ties to India** — Provide 3 months of bank statements, ITRs and an employment letter.
- **Incomplete or inconsistent itinerary** — Submit confirmed flights and matching accommodation bookings.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for Brazil?

Citizens of India need a visa for Brazil and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (VIVIS) · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of India stay in Brazil?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of India need for Brazil?

Passport (valid at least 6 months, with blank visa pages); Completed visa application form; Recent passport-size photograph; Confirmed round-trip flight reservation; Proof of accommodation; Bank statements (last 3 months); and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Brazil?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Visas - General Requirements - Ministério das Relações Exteriores](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-nova-delhi/embassy-of-brazil-in-new-delhi/visas/visa-application-requirements-all-visas-types)
- [VISA APPLICATIONS — Ministério das Relações Exteriores](https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-nova-delhi/embassy-of-brazil-in-new-delhi/visas/visas)
- [| vfsglobal - vfsglobal](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/document-checklist)

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