India Visa Requirements for Brazilian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Brazilian passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is USD 25.
- •The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so pay only through the official portal. [1]
How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online on the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
- For an eVisa, apply through the Bureau of Immigration eVisa portal. [2]
- For a regular paper visa, apply through an Indian Mission/Post instead. [2]
- Apply only through official channels: the Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arriving in India; it carries arrival information only and is not a visa. [5]
- •All passengers must complete the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE, and only at selected airports, so it is not an option for Brazilian passport holders. [2]
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Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not plan on a visa on arrival: that facility exists only for Japanese, South Korean and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so arrange an eVisa or regular visa before flying. [2]
Be wary of agents or intermediaries offering emergency or express eVisas for a fee — the Government of India does not authorise them to charge for these services. [1]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Brazilian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport, which is the international travel document required for entry into India.; A valid visa issued by an Indian Mission/Post, or an eVisa issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Can Brazilian passport holders get a visa on arrival?
No. Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE at selected airports. Brazilian travellers need an eVisa or a regular visa obtained before travel.
When should I submit the eArrival Card?
Within 72 hours before arrival in India, online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Brazilian citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.