brazil Visa requirements

Please note that the Embassy does not give information on visa status. You can check the status of your visa on-line https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/consultarVisto.do?lang=eng

This visa is issued for the following categories:

• Strictly for Tourism (sightseeing, vacations, etc.).
• Seminars / Conferences (if participating without pay).
• Sports Competitions (if participating without pay/prize money and no entry tickets are sold).
• Art Contests (if participating without pay/prize money and no entry tickets are sold).
• Families of seafarers joining ship.
• Short term Rotary exchange (not more than 2-3 months).
• Cruise Travelers.

• The Applicants passport should not expire less than six months from the intended arrival date in Brazil. The passport must have one blank page available. You must also bring the photocopies of the first 2 pages and last page of the passport.
• Applicant needs to complete the Online Visa Application Form from the link given ashttps://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp
• After you fill out the form, you will be requested to take a print out back to back. Signed by the Applicant only, glue your photo on the appropriate place. (Parents must sign for minors under 18 years old).
• Embassy will no longer accept the physically filled visa forms. Please note it is mandatory.
• One recent photograph (5cm x 4cm) with good quality, front view, white background and all facial features should be clearly visible. Snapshots, computer pictures and touched up photographs will not be accepted.
• A covering letter signed by the applicant and addressed to the Embassy giving details of the proposed trip.
• Letter from the organization who will be sponsoring the trip.
• Proof of financial capability to pay for one's stay in Brazil (copy of international credit card with proof of credit limit / foreign exchange endorsed on the passport etc.).
• Income Tax returns for last three years.
• Bank statement for last six months.
• A copy of a round-trip ticket or a booked itinerary showing travel to and from Brazil, confirming purchase of the ticket and passenger's name, itinerary, flight number and arrival/departure dates with PNR number.
• All letters presented to the Embassy from India and/or Brazil must have the name, designation, department and contact number below the signature of the Authorized signatory.
• All communication from India, addressed to the Embassy must be in original only.
• Applicants are advised to obtain the international vaccination certificates that are required when returning to their country of origin, such as yellow fever.
• Please attach photocopies of any previous Brazilian Visas.
• Embassy does not process same day visas. It usually takes from 3 to 4 working days to process your application.
• Visas must be used within 90 days from the date they are issued or they become void and are good for multiple entries for the duration of the visa.
• Visas are officially valid from the date of first entry in Brazil.
• The Embassy may request additional information/documentation, as deemed necessary.
• Visa processing time is seven to ten days.
• The Embassy may request additional information/documentation as deemed necessary.

Minors under 18 years of age must provide the following:- Besides the General Requirements the following must be met.

• Original birth certificate and a copy. Copies presented without the original birth certificate must be notarized.
• A notarized letter of consent, signed by the parent not traveling with the minor, or by both parents if the minor is traveling alone (if the minor is traveling with both parents this letter is not necessary if both the parents sign the visa application form and all names appear on the itinerary and both parents are applying for the visa at the same time).
• Immunization record for polio for children between ages of three months and six years. If the child cannot be inoculated, bring a notarized letter from the child's physician.
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Non Indian Citizens:Besides the General Requirements the following must be met.

• Non Indian Citizens will need to come personally and also present a copy of the Indian Residential Permit for foreign residents and/or a valid document to return from Brazil to India or to another country.

Academic Seminars / Conferences /Congress: Besides the General Requirements the following must be met.

• Letter from the organization who will be sponsoring the trip.
• Signed invitation letter from the organizers mentioning the following: a) Details of the proposed visit of the applicant,b) Details if the applicant wills receive any monetary benefits.

Amateur Athletes/ Participants of Art Contests:Besides the General Requirements the following must be met.

• Signed invitation letter from the organizers of the competition/contests, providing specific information on:a) The activity to be performed;b) Location and duration of the activity/event;c) If he prize money (if any) is from Brazilian sources or not;d) If there will be sale of entry tickets/passes for the event;e) Any monetary benifits that the applicant may recieve;f) Responsibility to see that the applicant returns back to India.

Sea Farers Families / Supernumeraries:Besides the General Requirements the following must be met.

• A letter from the shipping company as per format.
• Copy of husband's passport.
• Copy of husband's CDC with the relevant validity page.
• Copy of husband's contract / assignment letter.
• Copy of the Marriage certificate.

Short Term Rotary Exchange Programme:Besides the General Requirements the following must be met.

• Letter from the Indian rotary giving details of the selection process and confirmation of selection.
• Letter from Rotary in Brazil giving details of Host family mentioning clearly that they would be responsible for the applicant while in Brazil and would ensure the applicant returns back to India after programme.

Cruise Travelers: Besides the General Requirements the following must be met.

• The cruise ship's itinerary with the traveler's name clearly indicated and proof of payment.
• A round-trip ticket to and from the cruise's port of departure and arrival.

Please note that the Embassy does not give information on visa status. You can check the status of your visa on-line https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/consultarVisto.do?lang=eng

Who is eligible:
 

• Scientists, Professors, Technicians, Teachers or professionals of other categories holding an employment contract with a Brazilian organization or corporation.
• Professionals traveling to render service to the Brazilian Government.
• Business travelers if trip involves technical assistance of any nature in Brazil. Typical activities include jobs contracted with a Brazilian company or individual, technical jobs and/or training performed at an affiliate company in Brazil, franchise operation activities, avaluation and/or repair of equipment installed in Brazil or sold to a Brazilian client, technology transfer, etc.
• For professional training immediately after completing of a technical school or university course, without a work contract.
• An employee of a foreign company being posted as a trainee in the subsidiary or Brazilian branch of the company, whose remuneration will be paid exclusively abroad by the foreign company.
• Professor travelling to Brazil for training in an institute of foreigh languages.
• Ship Crew member of foreign vessels operating in Brazilian territorial waters by a contract signed with the Brazilian company to provide services or or risk.
• Ship Crew members of foreign fishing vessels rented by Brazilian companies.
• Ship crew members and other professionals who exercise remunerative activities on board cruise ships plying along the Brazilian coast, Amazon basin or any inland waters.
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Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Labour in Brazil by the sponsoring institution or company in Brazil at the following address:-

Only after approval by the Ministry of Labor in Brazil will the Ministry of Foreign Relations authorize processing the Visa. At this stage, the applicant should follow the steps for how to apply and submit additionally the following documents to the Embassy:

Non Indian Citizens:

Minors under 18 years of age must provide the following:

• The Applicants passport should not expire less than six months from the intended arrival date in Brazil. The passport must have one blank page available. You must also bring the photocopies of the first 2 pages and last page of the passport.
• Applicant needs to complete the Online Visa Application Form from the link given ashttps://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp
• After you fill out the form, you will be requested to take a print out back to back. Signed by the Applicant only, glue your photo on the appropriate place. (Parents must sign for minors under 18 years old).
• Embassy will no longer accept the physically filled visa forms. Please note it is mandatory.
• One recent photograph (5cm x 4cm) with good quality, front view, white background and all facial features should be clearly visible. Snapshots, computer pictures and touched up photographs will not be accepted.
• A covering letter signed by the applicant and addressed to the Embassy giving details of the proposed trip.
• Letter from the Indian company addressed to the Embassy requesting the visa.
• Police clearance (PCC) duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
• Health certificate, duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
• Immunization record for polio for children between ages of three months and six years If the child cannot be inoculated, bring a notarized letter from the child's physician. Polio certificate/letter must be duly attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala House, New Delhi.
• Visas must be used within 90 days from the date they are issued or they will become void and are good for multiple entries for the duration of the visa;
• Visas are officially valid from the date of first entry in Brazil.
• Please attach photocopies of any previous Brazilian Visas.
• Once the application has been submitted for visa, the applicant/travel agent will have to wait for the mandatory 24 hours before making any enquiry.
• All communication from India, addressed to the Embassy must be in original only.
• All photocopies submitted must be clear, legible and valid.
• Applicants are advised to obtain the international vaccination certificates that are required when returning to their country of origin, such as yellow fever.
• All letters presented to the Embassy from India and/or Brazil must have the name , designation, department and contact number below the signature of the Authorized signatory.
• All documents from Brazil, must be notarized in Brazil and submitted with the original notaries seal visible.
• Applicants must present themselves along with the visa application form given to them by the Embassy for registration with the Federal Police in Brazil within 30 days of arrival.
• Visa processing time is seven to ten days.
• Embassy can ask for the personal presence of the Applicant.
• The Embassy may request additional information/documentation as deemed necessary.
  • Non Indian Citizens will need to come personally and also present a copy of the Indian Residential Permit for foreign residents and/or a valid document to return from Brazil to India or to another country.
  • Original birth certificate and a copy. Copies presented without the original birth certificate must be notarized.
  • A notarized letter of consent, signed by the parent not traveling with the minor, or by both parents if the minor is traveling alone (if the minor is traveling with both parents this letter is not necessary if both the parents sign the visa application form and all names appear on the itinerary and both parents are applying for the visa at the same time).
  • Immunization record for polio for children between ages of three months and six years. If the child cannot be inoculated, bring a notarized letter from the child's physician.