How Indian passport holders get a visa for Brazil: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Tourist visa via Embassy / VFS — eVisa for business travellers only (as of mid-2026)
- Government fee: Tourist visa ₹6,400 (~US$77) consular fee. Business eVisa via VFS: US$40 + US$25 service fee (~₹5,500).
- Processing time: Tourist visa: 10–15 working days from VFS submission. Business eVisa: 5–10 working days.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry; visa valid up to 10 years multiple-entry once issued
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 55/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Completed visa form (RER)
- Recent photograph (white background)
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings / itinerary
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Employer NOC / business invitation
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (recommended)
How & where to apply
Tourist applicants: book a slot with VFS Global Brazil (Delhi/Mumbai/Bengaluru/Chennai/Kolkata) for the Embassy/Consulate process. Business travellers can use the VFS Brazil eVisa portal launched Oct 2025. VFS Global Brazil — India (official)
Transit & connections
Indians need a Brazilian visa even for landside transit; airside connections at GRU/GIG are typically exempt.
Good to know
Brazil's eVisa platform via VFS Global launched for Indian business travellers in Oct 2025; tourist eVisa for India still rolling out as of May 2026 but tourists apply via VFS for the embassy sticker visa. Once issued, the multi-entry visa is valid up to 10 years. Yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://eoibrasilia.gov.in/vs-fees-for-visa.php
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Brazil?
Tourist visa via Embassy / VFS — eVisa for business travellers only (as of mid-2026). Brazil's eVisa platform via VFS Global launched for Indian business travellers in Oct 2025; tourist eVisa for India still rolling out as of May 2026 but tourists apply via VFS for the embassy sticker visa. Once issued, the multi-entry visa is valid up to 10 years. Yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended.
What documents do Indians need for a Brazil visa?
Passport 6+ months with 2 blank pages; Completed visa form (RER); Recent photograph (white background); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings / itinerary; Bank statements (last 3 months); Employer NOC / business invitation; Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (recommended)
How long does a Brazil visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Tourist visa: 10–15 working days from VFS submission. Business eVisa: 5–10 working days.. Government fee: Tourist visa ₹6,400 (~US$77) consular fee. Business eVisa via VFS: US$40 + US$25 service fee (~₹5,500).. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry; visa valid up to 10 years multiple-entry once issued.
How do Indians apply for a Brazil visa?
Tourist applicants: book a slot with VFS Global Brazil (Delhi/Mumbai/Bengaluru/Chennai/Kolkata) for the Embassy/Consulate process. Business travellers can use the VFS Brazil eVisa portal launched Oct 2025. Official source: https://eoibrasilia.gov.in/vs-fees-for-visa.php