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Brazil visa checklist for Indian applicants

Indian citizens need a visitor visa (VIVIS) for a tourist trip to Brazil. Applications go to the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi or, for residents of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, the Consulate General in Mumbai, by prior appointment through the e-consular system. The embassy's tourist checklist PDF could not be opened during our research, so confirm each document there.

Visa
Visitor visa (VIVIS) for tourism
Visa fee
Check the official page (paid by bank transfer; cash deposits are not accepted).
Processing time
Up to 10-15 business days, according to the Embassy in New Delhi.
Stay allowed
Up to 90 days

Documents to prepare

Where to apply: Fill in the online visa form, request an appointment through the e-consular system, pay the fee by bank transfer and submit the passport and original documents in person at the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai, which decide the application.

  1. 1

    Passport

    Original passport submitted in person. Check the official page for validity and blank-page rules.

  2. 2

    Visa application receipt (RER)

    Printed after completing the online form and signed by the applicant.

  3. 3

    Photograph

    ICAO-standard photo on a white background, attached to the receipt.

  4. 4

    Appointment

    Requested through e-consular; submissions without an appointment are not accepted.

  5. 5

    Proof of fee payment

    Bank transfer receipt; fees paid for the wrong category are not refunded.

  6. 6

    Flight details

    Flights to and from Brazil, plus any internal flights. Confirm wording on the embassy checklist.

  7. 7

    Accommodation details

    Hotel booking or host details in Brazil. Confirm on the embassy checklist.

  8. 8

    Proof of funds

    Financial evidence for the trip. Check the official page for what is accepted.

  9. 9

    Proof of residence

    The embassy may decline applications from people who cannot show residence in its jurisdiction.

  10. 10

    Original supporting documents

    Brought to the counter; documents are not accepted by email.

Travel medical insurance: Not confirmed as a visa requirement; check the official page.

Flight reservation

On the official checklist

A copy of the embassy's visitor visa checklist reproduced by a third party asks for flight tickets into and out of Brazil, and within Brazil where relevant. We could not open the embassy's own tourist checklist PDF, so confirm the exact wording there; a reservation showing both legs is the usual way to meet it.

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Hotel booking

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We could not confirm from the official checklist whether a hotel booking is mandatory. Accommodation and contact details in Brazil are commonly requested, so have a booking or a host's invitation ready and check the embassy checklist.

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Questions

Brazil visa FAQ

Does Brazil ask for a flight reservation for a tourist visa?

The embassy checklist, as reproduced by third parties, asks for flights to and from Brazil. We could not open the embassy's own PDF, so check the wording there. A round-trip reservation is the document applicants normally provide.

Do I need a hotel booking for a Brazil visitor visa?

We could not confirm this from the official checklist. Accommodation details are commonly requested, so prepare a booking or a host's letter and verify against the embassy list.

When should I book flights to Brazil?

Processing can take up to 10-15 business days after submission. A held reservation avoids paying a long-haul fare before you know the outcome.

Can Indians get a Brazil e-visa?

We found no official e-visa route for Indian passport holders. The embassy and consulate describe an in-person application by appointment through e-consular.

Sources and accuracy

Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi and Consulate General in Mumbai visa pages, read November 2026; tourist checklist PDF not opened. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.

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