On January 16, 2026, Brazil and India reached a reciprocal agreement to extend the maximum validity of visitor visas issued to each other’s nationals from five years to ten years.
The agreement was formalized through Verbal Note No. 164, issued jointly by the South America Division of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi. Under the new framework, Indian passport holders will now be eligible for Brazilian visitor visas valid for up to ten years, double the previously permitted duration.
On a reciprocal basis, the Government of India approved the issuance of 10‑year, multiple‑entry visas to Brazilian passport holders, including:
- Business visas, allowing continuous stays of up to 180 days, and
- Tourist visas, permitting continuous stays of up to 90 days.
Previously, both Brazilian and Indian nationals were limited to a maximum visa validity of five years. The updated arrangement significantly extends travel flexibility and is expected to facilitate business, tourism, and people‑to‑people exchanges between the two countries.
Indian diplomatic missions and relevant authorities have issued the necessary communications to support implementation of the agreement.
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