Brazil Invitation Visa Nepali 2026: Sponsor & Balance

Approval tips that move Brazil visa applications from likely-reject to likely-approve

1. Show ties to Nepal. Employer or school letter on letterhead, property documents, family ties — reviewers are testing return intent.
2. Bank balance > trip cost x 1.5. Visible across 3-6 months. Lump sums dropped the week before submission look manufactured.
3. Cover letter on day one. Explicit invitation purpose, dates, full itinerary, who is paying. One page, signed and dated.
4. Photos to the embassy spec. Wrong dimensions are the single most common reason applications bounce on day one. Use a Kathmandu photo studio that knows the embassy spec.
5. Do not over-explain. Answer what is asked, attach what is listed. Extra documents raise questions, not confidence.

Quick facts

Visa type	Visitor Visa — Business (VIVIS)
Stay duration	90 days per visit, extendable for a further 90 days; up to 180 days total within any 12-month period.
Validity	Up to 10 years multi-entry for established business profiles; first-time applicants typically 1–3 years.
Entries	Single or Multiple.
Embassy fee	NPR 12,000.00 (same as Tourist VIVIS).
Processing time	5–10 working days.
Embassy / centre	Embassy of Brazil — Kathmandu (direct consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address (Kathmandu)	Chundevi Marg, House no. 155, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · P.O. Box 19299, Kathmandu
Hours	Embassy: Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00, Fri 09:00–13:00. Consular Section (visa intake): Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00. Closed on Nepali public holidays + 7 September (Brazilian National Day).
Online portal	https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br (SCI / Sistema Consular Integrado — mandatory online application portal for ALL Brazilian visa categories) · https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/sistema-e-consular (e-Consular system index) · https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-katmandu (Embassy of Brazil in Kathmandu — local instructions in English/Portuguese)
Last verified	2026-05-05

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• All visa documentation MUST be submitted to the Consular Section in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. Nepali-language documents must be translated and notarised before submission. Bilingual documents (e.g. English/Nepali) may be accepted on case-by-case analysis if the essential information appears in both languages.
• Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a paper visa to enter Brazil. Brazil does NOT issue eVisas for Nepal — the eVisa pilot announced in April 2025 covers ONLY tourists from AU/CA/US (no Nepal). Visa-waiver agreements with 90+ countries do NOT include Nepal.
• The Embassy of Brazil in Kathmandu (Chundevi Marg, Maharajgunj) is the ONLY Brazilian intake and adjudication post for Nepali residents — there is NO VFS partner, NO honorary consulate, and NO courier-only route. Applicants must appear in person for document submission; appointments are booked via email [email protected].
• Documents issued OUTSIDE Nepal must be Hague-apostilled OR notarised by the Brazilian Consular Section in the country of origin (e.g. for a UK-issued document, get it apostilled by the FCDO Legalisation Office or notarised by Embassy of Brazil in London). Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Brazil without further legalisation.
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (with International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis — ICVP) is recommended for ALL travellers and may be requested at the Brazilian border, especially after travel through yellow-fever-risk countries. Nepal is not on the risk list, but stopovers in Africa / South America transit countries trigger the ICVP requirement.

Documents required for the Brazil invitation visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Passport, photo, signed SCI receipt	Yes
Invitation Letter from Brazilian company	Yes	On company letterhead, in Portuguese OR English, signed by an authorised signatory, stamped with company seal. Must state purpose, duration, who covers costs, and include host company's CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica).
Brazilian inviter CNPJ + company registration extract	Yes	Receita Federal CNPJ certificate or recent Junta Comercial extract.
Cover letter from Nepali employer / company	Yes	Explaining the business purpose, the applicant's role, and confirming the employer covers travel costs (if applicable).
Conference / event registration confirmation	Recommended	For trade-fair / conference attendance — include the official invitation email, paid registration receipt, and event programme.
Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket	Yes
Hotel booking covering the full stay	Yes
Bank statement (last 6 months)	Yes
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental	Yes	For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
1. Business Income	Recommended	Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate	Yes	Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate	Yes	Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)	Recommended	Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report	Yes	Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

How to apply for the Brazil invitation visa from Nepal

Online via SCI portal + in-person at Embassy Kathmandu (same flow as Tourist).

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br (SCI / Sistema Consular Integrado — mandatory online application portal for ALL Brazilian visa categories) · https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/sistema-e-consular (e-Consular system index) · https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-katmandu (Embassy of Brazil in Kathmandu — local instructions in English/Portuguese) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at Embassy of Brazil — Kathmandu (direct consular jurisdiction over Nepal) (Chundevi Marg, House no. 155, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · P.O. Box 19299, Kathmandu). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (Visa fee paid via bank voucher prepared by the Consular Section AFTER document review (not at the time of online form submission). Tourist / Business visa fee: NPR 12,000.00. Bank voucher must be deposited at the bank branch indicated by the Embassy and the original receipt returned with the printed application. Visa fees are NOT refundable, regardless of approval / refusal.).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Brazil invitation visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the invitation purpose — exactly what the Brazil embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at Embassy of Brazil — Kathmandu (direct consular jurisdiction over Nepal) in Kathmandu.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Brazil invitation visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-BR files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Brazil missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Brazil embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Brazil mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Brazil embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Brazil

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Brazil, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Brazil immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Brazil after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Brazil embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of Brazil — Kathmandu (direct consular jurisdiction over Nepal)Chundevi Marg, House no. 155, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · P.O. Box 19299, Kathmandu Phone+977 1 4721462, +977 1 4721463 [email protected], [email protected] HoursEmbassy: Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00, Fri 09:00–13:00. Consular Section (visa intake): Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00. Closed on Nepali public holidays + 7 September (Brazilian National Day). Websitehttps://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-katmandu

Related Yatra resources

• Brazil visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
• Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
• PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
• All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
• Switzerland invitation visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
• Australia invitation visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
• Flight bookings to Brazil — once your visa lands, book direct.
• Hotel deals in Brazil — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
• About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of Brazil — Kathmandu (direct consular jurisdiction over Nepal) portal and the application centre. Embassy data was last verified on 2026-05-05 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-12. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.