Yes.The citizens of India are required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil.Visas may be obtained from the Embassy or Consulate of Brazil in India. A Brazil visa for Indians can be private, tourist, business and work – depending on the purposeof a visit.

It is a straightforward and effortless process to apply for a Brazil visa online through Akbar Travels.
• Choose your preferred type of Brazil visa based on your travel type
• Pay online
• Submit documents through our pick up & drop service
• Receive your visa once approved

The earliest date to apply for a Brazil visa is one month before the date of travel to the country.Please submit your request at least 10 days before your date of travel.

Please find below the different types of Brazil visas. Before submitting your application, you are required to identify the visa category that best suits the purpose of your visit to Brazil.

VISITOR VISA (VIVIS)

(The visa holder must not engage in remunerated work in Brazil and the activities must not exceed 90 days)
• Tourist
• Cultural, educational or recreational activities
• Family visits
• Participation in conferences, workshops, congresses or reunions
• Performing voluntary work
• Research, learning or academic extension activities
• Participation in meetings, fairs and business events, as well as prospecting business opportunities
• Media/film coverage
• As an auditor or consultant
• To join aircraft or vessel as part of its crew.
• Travelers transiting through Brazilian airports to other countries, whenever the onward flight is booked under a separate ticket and/or different code.

The other types of Brazil visas are:

PRE-APPROVED WORK VISA (VITEM)

(Application to be submitted by Brazilian company to the Brazilian Ministry of Labor)
• Work under a Brazilian-ruled employment contract approved by the Ministry of Labor
• Local provision of services of any nature, including technical assistance and technology transfer
• Provision of services to a Brazilian government agency/organization under a contract or an international agreement
• Employees of foreign corporations to work as trainees or interns at their subsidiaries in Brazil, as well as intra company or intra-conglomerate professional training or professional exchange program
• Post graduate students seeking short term professional training during school holidays or vacation, without a formal employment relationship with a Brazilian company
• Scientists, researchers, professors, technicians to work with public or private entities, educational entities or science/technology entities
• Instructors or professors traveling to Brazil to teach a foreign language
• Professional athletes
• Crew member of a foreign tourism vessel operating in Brazilian waters, without local contract
• Crew member of fishing vessel operating in Brazilian waters, chartered by a Brazilian company
• Crew member of vessel or platform operating in Brazilian waters as the result of a lease contract with a Brazilian company
• Professionals without a work contract with a Brazilian company travelling to Brazil to perform studies and/or research regarding the preparation of bidding proposals for train lines.

FAMILY REUNION/DEPENDENT VISA (VITEM XI)

Family reunions/dependent visas are suitable for:

• Family members of an individual ( “sponsor”) holding any Temporary visa to Brazil
• Descendants (sons, daughters, stepson, stepdaughter, or minor under the custody) of a Brazilian national or Foreign Temporary or Permanent Resident under the age of 18 years
• Descendants (sons, daughters, stepson, stepdaughter, or minor under the custody) of a Brazilian national or Foreign Temporary or Permanent Resident over the age of 18 years who are Ascendants of a Brazilian national or Foreign Temporary or Permanent Resident, when there is evidence that the applicant needs to be under the care of the Brazilian national or Foreign Temporary or Permanent Resident
• Brother/sister, grandson/grand daughter, great-grandson/great-grand daughter of a Brazilian national or Foreign Temporary or Permanent Resident, when orphan, single and under the age of 18 years of age, or of any age, when unable to provide for himself/herself
• Spouse or civil-union or life partner of a Brazilian national or Foreign Temporary or Permanent Resident, regardless of gender/sex.

CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC VISA (VITEM I)

• Scientists, professors, researchers (including post-doctoral students) and other professionals intending to pursue activities related to science, technology and innovation under an international cooperation program between research or educational entities, without a work contract in Brazil
• Technical training in the operation and/or maintenance of machinery or equipment made in Brazil
• Paid participation (“pro labore”) of scientists, professors, researchers or other professional to participate in a conference, seminar or congress, characterized as a set and defined event, for a maximum period of 30 days
• Experts traveling under an international cooperation agreement
• Community services and volunteering activities with non-profit NGO or religious social assistance organization for periods exceeding 90 days
• Training in Brazil as a young amateur athlete (above 14 years and under 18 years)
• Exchange student attending a regular course under a program sponsored by a cultural exchange organization

STUDENT VISA (VITEM IV)

• Student attending primary or or secondary school
• Students attending University-level courses (undergraduate or graduate studies, including "sandwich" programs) registered at the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) in Brazil
• Specialization or graduate studies in the medical field
• Student under PEC-G or PEC-PG program
• Student travelling to Brazil for supervised academic internship
• Theology students
• Students of general courses, including language and technical courses

PRE-APPROVED PROFESSIONAL ARTIST AND/OR SPORTS EVENT VISA (VITEM XII)

• Artists and athletes, as well as technicians that perform activities related to an artist or athlete (no employment with a Brazilian company or entity - requires prior approval by Ministry of Labor in Brazil)

MISSIONARY WORK VISA (VITEM VII)

• Clergymen and missionaries with theological or academic religious education who intend to go to Brazil for religious purposes.

DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL VISAS (VIDIP/VISOF)

Government officials and employees of international organizations on long-term mission to Brazil require a visa. Diplomatic and official passport holders on short-term stays (90 days or less) are exempt from a visa. For longer stays and accreditation, a visa is required. The application for these visas could be submitted in India or in Brazil.

The earliest date to apply for a Brazil visa is one month before the date of travel to the country.Please submit your request at least 10 days before your date of travel.

Yes. The visa is extendable for another 90 days upon request to the Brazilian federal police. Total may not exceed 180 days for every 12-month period.

Average visa processing time is 7 to 10 working days, provided application is deemed in order. The Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi does not issue same-day visa. Visas will be granted on a case-to-case basis, according to analysis of provided documentation. Additional documents may be demanded by the Consular authority.

• To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state
• Why are you visiting Brazil
• How long you intend to stay in Brazil
• How will you support yourself during your time in Brazil
• What is the purpose of your visit to Brazil
• Type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
• Where do you intend to travel following your visit to Brazil
• If you have a permit to Brazil the country you intend to travel to after your stay in Brazil