Brazil visa
Visitor visa (VIVIS) through the Embassy or Consulate, plus student and work residence routes
Brazil visa: quick answers
Do Indians need a visa for Brazil? Yes. Brazil's e-visa is only for US, Canadian and Australian passports. Indian citizens need a Visitor Visa (VIVIS): online form, e-Consular appointment and an in-person visit to the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai. Vistolane prepares the file and books the appointment; the visa fee is paid to the Embassy by bank transfer. Study, work and family routes need a sticker visa.
How much does a Brazil visa cost? Vistolane charges ₹2,425 per traveller to prepare the file and book the appointment. VIVIS fee (about INR 8,000 per adult) is paid to the Embassy by bank transfer before the appointment; Vistolane does not collect it. Premium adds ₹1,215, Business ₹2,430.
How long does a Brazil visa take? 10–17 working days (about 17 days); gov.br publishes 10–15 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and appointment date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
Brazil Visitor visa (VIVIS) through the Embassy / Consulate for Indians: quick summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Visitor visa (VIVIS) through the Embassy / Consulate |
| Format | Sticker visa (consulate appointment) |
| Government fee | ₹8,000 (paid at the centre) |
| Vistolane fee | ₹2,425 |
| All-in per traveller | ₹2,425 |
| Processing time | 10–15 working days |
| Validity | Decided by the consulate |
| Stay | Up to 90 days |
| Entries | Decided by the consulate |
| Biometrics | Required |
| Source | gov.br |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 |
About the Brazil Visitor visa (VIVIS) through the Embassy / Consulate
Brazil's e-visa is only for US, Canadian and Australian passports. Indian citizens need a Visitor Visa (VIVIS): online form, e-Consular appointment and an in-person visit to the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai. Vistolane prepares the file and books the appointment; the visa fee is paid to the Embassy by bank transfer.
Brazil's e-visa is only for US, Canadian and Australian passports. Indian citizens need a Visitor Visa (VIVIS): online form, e-Consular appointment and an in-person visit to the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai. Vistolane prepares the file and books the appointment; the visa fee is paid to the Embassy by bank transfer.
Vistolane fee ₹2,425 per traveller; the government fee of ₹8,000 is paid at the centre. Total to Vistolane ₹2,425. Validity decided by the consulate, stay up to 90 days, decided by the consulate entry. gov.br publishes a processing time of 10–15 working days (verified 2026-10-26).
Proof of funds for Brazil, by category
Indicative minimums. Officers read three to six months of statements and compare the closing balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary; the number matters less than the story the statements tell.
| Category | Indicative funds |
|---|---|
| Tourist / visitor | ₹1.42 lakh |
| Student | ₹11.35 lakh |
| Work / sponsored | ₹99,351 |
| Family / partner | ₹1.85 lakh |
| Business / investor | ₹1.04 crore |
| Permanent residence | ₹1.7 lakh |
Brazil visa document checklist
- Passport valid at least six months beyond the return date, with two blank pages
- Recent passport photo on a plain background (35×45 mm or the digital spec)
- Bank statements for the last three to six months, stamped or downloaded with the bank's name visible
- Proof of employment, self-employment or study (letter, payslips, NOC, enrolment)
- Return or onward booking and a day-by-day itinerary that matches the dates on the form
- Accommodation confirmation or a host's invitation with their ID and address proof
- Travel insurance where the destination requires it
- Completed online form printed and signed
- Biometrics appointment confirmation
- Previous visas and entry stamps, especially refusals
Student applicants add the offer letter, tuition receipt and, where required, an English test; sponsored workers add the employer's certificate or contract. Every upload is checked by vistolane against the Brazil checklist before filing.
Official sources
Fees and windows are re-checked when the authority publishes changes; the date of the last check appears on the destination page.
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Questions, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Brazil?
Yes. Brazil's e-visa is only for US, Canadian and Australian passports. Indian citizens need a Visitor Visa (VIVIS): online form, e-Consular appointment and an in-person visit to the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai. Vistolane prepares the file and books the appointment; the visa fee is paid to the Embassy by bank transfer. Study, work and family routes need a sticker visa.
How much does a Brazil visa cost?
Vistolane charges ₹2,425 per traveller to prepare the file and book the appointment. VIVIS fee (about INR 8,000 per adult) is paid to the Embassy by bank transfer before the appointment; Vistolane does not collect it. Premium adds ₹1,215, Business ₹2,430.
How long does a Brazil visa take?
10–17 working days (about 17 days); gov.br publishes 10–15 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and appointment date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
What documents do I need for a Brazil visa?
A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The Brazil checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.
How much bank balance do I need for a Brazil visa?
About ₹1.42 lakh for a tourist visit, rising to ₹1.04 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Brazil publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.
Can I apply for the Brazil visa online, or is it visa on arrival?
You attend the e-Consular appointment in person at the Embassy (New Delhi) or Consulate (Mumbai). VIVIS fee (about INR 8,000 per adult) is paid to the Embassy by bank transfer before the appointment; Vistolane does not collect it.
How long can I stay in Brazil on this visa?
Up to 90 days; entry: decided by the consulate; validity decided by the consulate. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.
Is an interview or biometrics required for Brazil?
Yes: You attend the e-Consular appointment in person at the Embassy (New Delhi) or Consulate (Mumbai). Vistolane books the slot and prepares the file.