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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Brazil?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 3 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Brazil, arranged before travel.

Brazil visa fee for Indians: The Consulate General in Mumbai charges Indian citizens INR 9,600 for a visitor visa (VIVIS), payable only by an identified bank transfer or deposit (no UPI, card or cash); the fee is not refunded. Official fee. Source: Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai, checked .

Brazil visa processing time for Indians: The Embassy in New Delhi says processing can take up to 10-15 business days because of high demand, and appointment requests are checked within 24 to 48 hours. Source: Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi, checked .

1. Visa required.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division

Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration DivisionReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. Apply from India
  6. Apply from the UAE
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. If you live in the UAE
  11. What changed
  12. FAQ
  13. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa required
StayA visitor visa allows stays of up to 90 days; the Federal Police in Brazil can extend it by up to 90 more days, to a maximum of 180 days in any 12 months.5
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeThe Consulate General in Mumbai charges Indian citizens INR 9,600 for a visitor visa (VIVIS), payable only by an identified bank transfer or deposit (no UPI, card or cash); the fee is not refunded.4At the Embassy in Abu Dhabi a visitor visa (VIVIS) costs AED 320 for every nationality not listed with its own rate (only Angola, Algeria, Australia, China and the USA are listed).11
Official processingThe Embassy in New Delhi says processing can take up to 10-15 business days because of high demand, and appointment requests are checked within 24 to 48 hours.2In Abu Dhabi the embassy checks an e-consular request within 5 business days, offers appointments up to 45 days ahead, and needs at least 5 more business days after the interview to issue the visa.10
Where to applyApply at the Embassy in New Delhi: fill in the online visa form, request an appointment and pay the fee in the e-consular system, then hand in your passport and original documents in person on the booked date.2

Do Indians need a visa for Brazil?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division lists India among the countries whose nationals need a visa before they travel.

“1. Visa required.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Brazil does not require a yellow fever certificate for entry, but Indian health officials ask for proof of vaccination when you return to India.

    Indian citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Brazil. A yellow fever certificate is not required for entry into Brazil, however proof of vaccination will be required by Indian health officials upon returning to India.Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi · checked

  • A visa of another country (such as a US or Schengen visa) does not allow entry into Brazil.

    A visa for any other country does not allow entry into Brazil.Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai · checked

Brazil visa types for Indians

  • A visitor visa allows stays of up to 90 days; the Federal Police in Brazil can extend it by up to 90 more days, to a maximum of 180 days in any 12 months.

    Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi · checked

How to apply from India

  1. Apply at the Embassy in New Delhi: fill in the online visa form, request an appointment and pay the fee in the e-consular system, then hand in your passport and original documents in person on the booked date.

    Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi · checked

  2. The Consulate General in Mumbai takes visa applications only from residents of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka; residents of other Indian states apply through the Embassy in New Delhi.

    Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai · checked

  3. Indians travelling only for business (meetings, fairs, prospecting, contracts, audits; up to 90 days per trip) must use the business e-visa, uploading all documents and submitting the application to the Consulate General in Mumbai through the e-consular platform.

    Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai · checked

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE:

  • In the UAE, apply at the Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi: fill in the online visa form, request an appointment in its e-consular system and hand in the application in person.

    Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi · checked

Fee

  • The Consulate General in Mumbai charges Indian citizens INR 9,600 for a visitor visa (VIVIS), payable only by an identified bank transfer or deposit (no UPI, card or cash); the fee is not refunded.

    Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai · checked

  • At the Embassy in Abu Dhabi a visitor visa (VIVIS) costs AED 320 for every nationality not listed with its own rate (only Angola, Algeria, Australia, China and the USA are listed).

    Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi · checked

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

  • The Embassy in New Delhi says processing can take up to 10-15 business days because of high demand, and appointment requests are checked within 24 to 48 hours.

    Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi · checked

  • In Abu Dhabi the embassy checks an e-consular request within 5 business days, offers appointments up to 45 days ahead, and needs at least 5 more business days after the interview to issue the visa.

    Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi · checked

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Brazil.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. A Consulate General in Mumbai page published on 9 December 2025 announces a business e-visa for Indian citizens travelling only for business: it is applied for online without visiting the consulate and is emailed with a QR code. Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Brazil visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa before they travel.

How much does a Brazil visa cost in India?

The Consulate General in Mumbai charges Indian citizens INR 9,600 for a visitor visa (VIVIS), payable only by an identified bank transfer or deposit (no UPI, card or cash); the fee is not refunded. At the Embassy in Abu Dhabi a visitor visa (VIVIS) costs AED 320 for every nationality not listed with its own rate (only Angola, Algeria, Australia, China and the USA are listed).

Can I get a Brazil visa in 7 days?

The Embassy in New Delhi says processing can take up to 10-15 business days because of high demand, and appointment requests are checked within 24 to 48 hours. In Abu Dhabi the embassy checks an e-consular request within 5 business days, offers appointments up to 45 days ahead, and needs at least 5 more business days after the interview to issue the visa.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division: entry rulegov.br · checked
  2. Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): how to apply and processing timegov.br · checked
  3. Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): how to apply and changesgov.br · checked
  4. Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): feesgov.br · checked
  5. Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): visa typesgov.br · checked
  6. Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): documentsgov.br · checked
  7. Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): entry conditionsgov.br · checked
  8. Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): entry conditionsgov.br · checked
  9. Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): how to applygov.br · checked
  10. Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): applying from the UAE and processing timegov.br · checked
  11. Embassy of Brazil in Abu Dhabi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Itamaraty): feesgov.br · checked
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