India Business Visa for Brazilian Citizens: Requirements, Fees & Application

The Indian Business Visa allows Brazilians to enter India for trade, attending business meetings, technical consultations, participating in trade fairs, and establishing industrial or commercial ventures. This visa category offers 1-year (multiple entry) with multiple entry privileges. Brazilian passport holders are eligible to apply online through India's e-Visa portal, eliminating the need to visit the Embassy of India in Brasilia. Employment in India is not permitted on a business visa. The invitation letter must clearly state the purpose of the visit, duration, and the Indian entity's details including CIN or GST number.

Brazilian citizens must prepare the following documents before starting their application: 1. Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages) 2. Recent passport-sized photo (white background) 3. Invitation letter from Indian company on letterhead 4. Business card or letter from employer 5. Company registration documents 6. Proof of financial standing All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified English translations. Brazilian passport holders should ensure their passport has at least six months of validity from the intended date of arrival in India. The invitation letter from the Indian company is the most critical document — it must be on company letterhead and include the Indian company's CIN or GST registration number.

The standard e-Visa fee for Brazilian citizens is approximately 450 BRL (BRL). This covers the government processing fee for the Business Visa category. Fees are in BRL. Brazilian credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) work but may require international purchase authorization enabled. Pix and boleto are not accepted. Contact your bank to unlock international online transactions if needed. Additional service charges may apply depending on the processing speed selected. Fee structures are set by the Indian government and are subject to periodic revision. It is advisable to check the official portal for the most current fee at the time of application. Fees are non-refundable once the application is submitted, regardless of whether the visa is approved or denied.

The Business Visa application for Brazilians follows these steps: 1. Visit the official Indian e-Visa portal and select "Business Visa" as the visa category. 2. Fill in personal details, passport information, and travel itinerary. 3. Upload your passport scan and photograph meeting Indian specifications. 4. Review all information carefully for accuracy. 5. Submit payment of 450 BRL via credit or debit card. 6. Receive confirmation and tracking number via email. 7. Download your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) once approved. Standard processing takes 72 to 120 hours (standard processing). Apply at least 4-7 business days before your planned departure from Brazil to account for any delays. The ETA is electronically linked to your passport number — carry a printed copy for reference at immigration.

Brazilian citizens holding an Indian Business Visa are permitted to stay for a maximum of 180 days per visit during each visit. This stay limit applies to all nationalities equally for the Business Visa category. Overstaying your visa is a serious immigration violation that can result in fines, detention, and future visa denials. With multiple entry privileges, you may exit and re-enter India multiple times during the visa's validity period, with each visit subject to the 180 days per visit continuous stay limit.

India is 8.5 to 11.5 hours ahead of Brazil. If you need to contact Indian visa support during their business hours (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM IST), you would need to call between late evening and early morning Brazil time. Plan accordingly and use email for non-urgent queries. No direct flights between Brazil and India. Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, Emirates via Dubai, and Qatar Airways via Doha are the most popular routes. Total travel time is 18-22 hours. Upon arrival in India, Brazilians should proceed to the e-Visa immigration counter (separate from regular visa lines) at the airport. Have your printed ETA, passport, and return ticket ready. Immigration processing typically takes 15-30 minutes. India uses the metric system, drives on the left side of the road, and the local currency is the Indian Rupee (INR). Business travelers should carry copies of their invitation letter and Indian counterpart's contact details for immigration verification.

Brazilian applicants sometimes enter their CPF (Cadastro de Pessoa Física) number in the national ID field. While Brazil does have an RG (identity card), the e-Visa only requires passport information. Other frequent errors that affect Brazilian applicants include: applying too close to the travel date (allow at least 4-7 days), uploading compressed or cropped passport scans that obscure the machine-readable zone, and providing inconsistent information between the application form and passport. Business visa applicants must ensure the Indian company details in the invitation letter match verifiable records. Fictitious company names trigger security checks. Double-check every field before submission — corrections after submission are not possible.

Depending on your travel purpose, Brazilians may also consider other Indian e-Visa categories: [Tourist Visa](/guide/india-tourist-visa-for-brazilian-citizens), [Medical Visa](/guide/india-medical-visa-for-brazilian-citizens), [Conference Visa](/guide/india-conference-visa-for-brazilian-citizens), [eMedical Attendant Visa](/guide/india-medical-attendant-visa-for-brazilian-citizens). Each visa type has specific eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and stay limits. Brazil and India share BRICS membership and growing bilateral trade. Brazilian travelers visit India for spiritual tourism, Bollywood-inspired cultural experiences, and yoga retreats. Carnival-like festivities during Holi are a particular draw. Choosing the correct visa category is essential — applying under the wrong category leads to rejection and loss of the non-refundable application fee.