# Brazil visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-05-05

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of Brazil — Kathmandu (direct consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** Chundevi Marg, House no. 155, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · P.O. Box 19299, Kathmandu
- **Phone:** +977 1 4721462, +977 1 4721463
- **Email:** consular.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br, brasemb.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br
- **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)
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Visitor Visa — Tourism (VIVIS)

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, visiting family / friends, participation in cultural / recreational activities (unpaid).
**Stay duration:** 90 days per visit, extendable for an additional 90 days at Polícia Federal — 180 days total within any 12-month period.
**Validity:** Up to 10 years multi-entry for repeat travellers with clean immigration history; first-time applicants typically receive 90 days–3 years.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple (Consular Section discretion based on profile).
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days (state-department consultation can extend to 45–60 days).
**How to apply:** Apply online via SCI portal (formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br) → print and sign the receipt → email consular.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br to book an in-person appointment → submit printed receipt + original documents at the Embassy in Kathmandu (Maharajgunj) Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00.
**Financial requirement:** Bank statements for the LAST 6 MONTHS demonstrating sufficient funds for the trip (rule of thumb: NPR-equivalent of USD 100/day of stay, plus return ticket cost). Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Original Nepali passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay, 2+ blank pages for stamps and visa) — Soiled, damaged, or defaced passports may be refused at the Consular Section's discretion.
- One recent passport-size photo (3×4 or 5×7 cm), colour, front view, full face, white background — Snapshots and digital prints will not be accepted — use a professional studio photo following ICAO standards (no headgear except for religious reasons, no tinted lenses, neutral expression, eyes open and visible).
- Online SCI application + signed printed receipt — Generated at formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br after captcha + form completion. Glue the same printed photo onto the corresponding field of the receipt.
- Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket — Containing passenger name, flight numbers, and arrival/departure dates.
- Detailed itinerary + hotel bookings for the full stay — Booking statement from a recognised travel agency addressed to the Brazilian Embassy is preferred for first-time applicants.
- Bank statement (last 6 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page by the bank — covering 6 consecutive months ending within 30 days of submission.
- Employment certificate from current employer — On letterhead, signed and stamped — stating date of hiring, occupation, monthly earnings, and confirming sanctioned leave for the trip dates. If on annual leave: a separate letter from employer / school / university stating reason and length of absence.
- Sponsorship Letter from Brazilian host (if sponsored) *(conditional)* — ORIGINAL only — in Portuguese, signed and stamped with Cartório (Brazilian Notary Public) seal. Must include host's full name, address, CPF, relationship to applicant, purpose + duration of visit, and Declaration of Responsibility for accommodation / food / medical / all expenses. Courier the original to Kathmandu — email scans NOT accepted.
- Travel insurance covering the full trip *(conditional)* — Recommended; occasionally requested for elderly applicants or long stays.
- Yellow Fever ICVP (International Certificate of Vaccination) *(conditional)* — Required only if travelling via a yellow-fever-risk country (most of sub-Saharan Africa + parts of South America). Vaccination available at IOM Kathmandu / Norvic / CIWEC.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — Submit the bundle that matches your active income source — see per-bundle breakdown below.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- First-time visitors are typically issued a 90-day-stay visa with single or multiple entries valid 1–3 years. Repeat travellers with clean Brazilian immigration history graduate to 5- and 10-year multi-entry stickers.
- Stay extension (prorrogação) up to a further 90 days is processed inside Brazil at the local Polícia Federal office — submit BEFORE the original 90-day window expires; overstay triggers a per-day fine + future-application flag.
- Visiting children / spouse studying or working in Brazil: include CoE + their student / work visa grant copy + a relationship document (marriage cert / birth cert) translated to English with Cartório-equivalent notarisation.

### Business — Visitor Visa — Business (VIVIS)

**Purpose:** Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, market prospection — NO paid employment in Brazil.
**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.
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via SCI portal + in-person at Embassy Kathmandu (same flow as Tourist).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed SCI receipt
- Invitation Letter from Brazilian company — 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 — Receita Federal CNPJ certificate or recent Junta Comercial extract.
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company — Explaining the business purpose, the applicant's role, and confirming the employer covers travel costs (if applicable).
- Conference / event registration confirmation *(conditional)* — For trade-fair / conference attendance — include the official invitation email, paid registration receipt, and event programme.
- Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket
- Hotel booking covering the full stay
- Bank statement (last 6 months)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- No paid work permitted on a VIVIS Business visa — receiving any salary, fee, or honorarium from a Brazilian source requires a VITEM V Work visa.
- Speakers / panellists at conferences may receive an honorarium ONLY if pre-cleared with Brazilian Ministry of Justice — otherwise it's technically work and triggers visa-misuse review.

### Transit — Visitor Visa — Transit (VIVIS)

**Purpose:** Transit through São Paulo (GRU) / Rio (GIG) / Brasília (BSB) / other Brazilian airports en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside; up to 8 days if leaving the airport (e.g. for layover hotel).
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via SCI portal + in-person at Embassy Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity beyond transit)
- Confirmed onward ticket within transit window (24 h airside / 8 days off-airport)
- Visa for the next destination (final country) — copy of grant
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo + signed SCI receipt

**Notes:**
- Brazil does NOT offer transit-without-visa privilege for Nepali ordinary passports — even airside transit requires a VIVIS-TR.
- If layover exceeds 8 days, apply for a Tourist VIVIS-T visa instead.

### Medical — Temporary Visa — Health Treatment (VITEM II)

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment, consultation, or surgery in Brazil; or accompany a patient as medical-support escort (parent / spouse / adult child / authorised carer).
**Stay duration:** Per treatment plan — typically 6 months / 1 year tranches, renewable inside Brazil at Polícia Federal while treatment continues.
**Validity:** Aligned with treatment-plan duration on the medical declaration.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 10–20 working days (medical referral consultation).
**How to apply:** Online via SCI portal + in-person at Embassy Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed SCI receipt
- Letter from Brazilian hospital / clinic confirming treatment — On hospital letterhead with CNPJ, attending physician's CRM (Conselho Regional de Medicina) registration, treatment plan, estimated duration, and total estimated cost.
- Letter from Nepali physician with current diagnosis + referral — On hospital letterhead, in English, with NMC (Nepal Medical Council) registration number, signed and stamped.
- Proof of funds for treatment + stay — Bank statements + medical insurance (if any) + sponsor letter from family covering shortfall.
- For escort: relationship certificate (marriage / birth cert) translated + notarised *(conditional)* — Required if accompanying as caregiver — proves the family relationship.
- Hotel / accommodation arrangement near treating hospital
- Return / onward ticket (open-dated acceptable for treatment trips)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — Pension bundle is most common for elderly medical applicants.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Brazil's public-health system (SUS) is free for emergencies but routine treatment under VITEM II is private-pay — confirm exact costs with the treating hospital before submission.
- Common destinations for Nepali medical tourism: Hospital Albert Einstein (São Paulo), Hospital Sírio-Libanês (São Paulo), Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Rede D'Or São Luiz hospital network. All accept English-language patient communication.

### student — Temporary Visa — Student (VITEM IV)

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Brazilian institution — undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, language course, exchange / Erasmus+, research fellowship.
**Stay duration:** Up to 1 year per visa, renewable inside Brazil at Polícia Federal for the full duration of the programme.
**Validity:** Aligned with academic enrolment on the Carta de Aceitação.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 10–25 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via SCI portal + in-person at Embassy Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed SCI receipt
- Carta de Aceitação (Acceptance Letter) from Brazilian institution — In Portuguese, signed and stamped, stating programme name, duration, language of instruction, and total tuition. Institution must be MEC-registered (Ministério da Educação).
- Proof of tuition payment OR scholarship grant — Either receipt of first-semester tuition, or an official CAPES / CNPq / institutional scholarship letter covering tuition + monthly stipend.
- Academic transcripts from previous education — Translated to Portuguese / English, notarised. For master's / PhD: include diploma copies.
- Proof of Portuguese / English proficiency *(conditional)* — CELPE-Bras (Portuguese) for Portuguese-medium programmes; IELTS / TOEFL for English-medium. Many Brazilian universities accept Cambridge B2+ or skype interview in lieu of test.
- Proof of accommodation in Brazil — University residence offer letter, or rental agreement, or host-family declaration.
- Proof of funds (bank statement covering tuition + 12 months of living expenses) — Rule of thumb: NPR-equivalent of BRL 1,500–2,500 per month of stay, plus tuition.
- Health insurance covering full programme duration
- Nepal Police Clearance (no criminal record certificate) — Issued by Nepal Police HQ Naxal — apostilled by Nepal MoFA after 14 March 2024.
- ANY ONE income bundle from sponsoring parent / self
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Brazilian universities of interest to Nepali students: USP (São Paulo), UNICAMP (Campinas), UFMG (Belo Horizonte), UFRJ (Rio de Janeiro), UnB (Brasília). All offer free tuition for international students under PEC-G / PEC-PG agreements.
- PEC-G (Programa de Estudantes-Convênio de Graduação) and PEC-PG (Pós-Graduação) are bilateral scholarship programmes — Nepal IS NOT currently in the PEC-G partner list (review annually with Embassy).
- Students can work part-time on VITEM IV ONLY with prior MJSP authorisation — most universities do NOT permit work without this.

### Work — Temporary Visa — Paid Work (VITEM V)

**Purpose:** Paid employment with a Brazilian employer — requires prior Ministry of Justice (MJSP) work-permit authorisation issued through the employer.
**Stay duration:** Up to 2 years, renewable inside Brazil; converts to permanent residence after 4 years of continuous work.
**Validity:** Aligned with the MJSP work-permit duration on the contract.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days AFTER MJSP authorisation arrives at the Embassy (the MJSP step itself takes 30–90 days).
**How to apply:** Brazilian employer applies for MJSP work permit FIRST → MJSP transmits authorisation to Embassy Kathmandu → applicant submits SCI form + supporting documents at Embassy.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed SCI receipt
- MJSP Authorisation (Autorização de Residência) — issued to employer — Originating from the employer's petition; the Embassy receives a copy from MJSP directly.
- Employment contract — signed by both parties — In Portuguese, with CNPJ of employer, salary in BRL, role, duration, and CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) compliance clause.
- Brazilian employer CNPJ + Junta Comercial extract
- Diploma + academic transcripts — Apostilled by Nepal MoFA + Portuguese translation.
- Professional licences / registrations (medical, engineering, etc.) *(conditional)* — Required for regulated professions — must be revalidated in Brazil through the relevant Conselho.
- Nepal Police Clearance — Apostilled.
- Medical fitness certificate *(conditional)* — Some sectors (mining, healthcare) require a Brazilian-recognised medical exam.
- Proof of accommodation in Brazil (employer-provided or independent)
- CV / resume in Portuguese

**Notes:**
- Without prior MJSP authorisation, the Embassy cannot issue a VITEM V — applicants cannot apply directly. The employer must initiate via the SISMIGRA portal.
- CLT-registered employment carries full Brazilian labour rights (FGTS, 13th salary, paid vacation, INSS contributions) — verify the contract includes these.
- Conversion to permanent residence (VIPER) after 4 years requires continuous CLT employment + clean Polícia Federal record + Portuguese A2 proficiency.

### Family Visit — Temporary Visa — Family Reunification (VITEM XI)

**Purpose:** Join a Brazilian citizen / permanent resident family member: spouse, civil-partner, child, parent, or dependant relative.
**Stay duration:** Up to 2 years initially, renewable; converts to permanent residence after 2 years of continuous presence + relationship-evidence renewal.
**Validity:** Aligned with the relationship + sponsoring family member's residence status.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Brazilian sponsor (citizen / VIPER / VITEM holder) initiates a family-reunion petition with Polícia Federal in Brazil → authorisation transmitted to Embassy Kathmandu → applicant submits SCI form at Embassy.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed SCI receipt
- Family-reunion authorisation from Polícia Federal — Forwarded by sponsor — the Embassy verifies through the SISMIGRA database.
- Marriage certificate / civil-partnership / birth certificate proving the relationship — Apostilled by Nepal MoFA + Portuguese translation by a juramentado / sworn translator OR notarised English translation accepted on case-by-case.
- Brazilian sponsor's ID + CPF + proof of residence — RG (citizens) or RNM (foreign residents) + comprovante de residência (utility bill).
- Proof of cohabitation / relationship continuity *(conditional)* — Joint bank account, joint utility bills, photos with timestamps, communication logs — required for civil partnership / unmarried couple cases.
- Proof of sponsor's financial means — Last 3 months of sponsor's pay slips + bank statements + Receita Federal income statement.
- Nepal Police Clearance — Apostilled.
- For minors: parental consent affidavits from non-travelling parent *(conditional)* — Required when only one parent accompanies the child — apostilled.

**Notes:**
- Spouses of Brazilian citizens and CPLP-nationality holders enjoy a fast-track — 1-year initial VITEM XI then permanent residence (VIPER) automatically on renewal.
- Same-sex civil partnerships are recognised under Brazilian law (STF ruling 2011) — partnership certificates from Nepal can be replaced with a sworn declaration of stable union (declaração de união estável) signed at Cartório after arrival.
- Once on VIPER, naturalisation eligibility starts after 4 years of permanent residence + Portuguese A2 + clean criminal record.

### investor — Temporary Visa — Investor / Business Owner (VITEM IX)

**Purpose:** Invest in / start a Brazilian business OR purchase qualifying real estate as a residence-pathway investment.
**Stay duration:** Up to 2 years initially, renewable; converts to permanent residence after sustained investment + activity.
**Validity:** Aligned with the investment plan + COFIG (Conselho Federal de Imigração) approval.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 20–45 working days (COFIG approval is the bottleneck).
**How to apply:** Submit business plan / property contract to COFIG in Brazil for prior approval → COFIG transmits authorisation to Embassy Kathmandu → applicant submits SCI form at Embassy.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, signed SCI receipt
- COFIG approval / Resolução Normativa 13 authorisation — Issued by Conselho Federal de Imigração after evaluating the business plan or property purchase contract.
- Business plan in Portuguese (for new-business route) — Must demonstrate minimum BRL 500,000 investment from foreign source + at least 10 Brazilian jobs created within 4 years OR BRL 150,000 in priority economic sectors (agro / tech / innovation).
- OR Real-estate purchase contract (for property route) *(conditional)* — Minimum BRL 1,000,000 in urban real estate OR BRL 700,000 in North/Northeast regions — fully paid, registered with Cartório de Registro de Imóveis.
- Proof of source of funds (bank statements + Nepal Rastra Bank remittance approval) — Foreign-source documentation must clear Brazilian Receita Federal CCSS scrutiny — this is the most-rejected piece for Nepali applicants.
- Brazilian business CNPJ (if business already incorporated) *(conditional)*
- Nepal Police Clearance — Apostilled.
- Tax compliance certificates (Nepal IRD + any other tax jurisdictions)
- CV demonstrating relevant business / management experience
- ANY ONE income bundle (Business or Mixed)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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) *(conditional)* — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Real-estate route is the simplest for most Nepali high-net-worth applicants — fully-paid Brazilian property in São Paulo / Rio / Florianópolis priced above the regional threshold qualifies.
- Nepal Rastra Bank remittance approval (FX-clearance for the foreign investment) is mandatory before transferring funds to Brazil — unauthorised remittances trigger Foreign Exchange Regulation Act violations.
- Permanent residence (VIPER) follows after 4 years of sustained investment + active business / tenanted property; naturalisation pathway opens at 4 years + Portuguese A2.

## Important general notes

- 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 consular.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br.
- 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.
- For sponsored applications (host-paid visit / family visit / business invitation), the Sponsorship Letter MUST be the ORIGINAL — issued by the Brazilian host, in Portuguese, signed and stamped with seal by a Notary Public (Cartório) in Brazil. The letter must include: host's full name, complete address + contact, host's ID and CPF (if Brazilian) or visa status + nationality (if foreign resident), reason for living in Brazil (foreign hosts), relationship to applicant, profession + employer, purpose + length of visit, and a statutory Declaration of Responsibility for accommodation, food, medical and all expenses. Email scans are NOT accepted — courier the original to Kathmandu.
- Processing time: 5–10 working days from submission to result on average. Applications referred to the State Department (DIRA / DEMIG) for consultation may take 45–60 days — submit at least 3 weeks before intended travel.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepali applicants: insufficient ties to Nepal (no property, no business, no family deps), bank balance below NPR-equivalent of 6 months' living expenses, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior refusals (Schengen / UK / US / Australia), employment letter not on letterhead with stamp/signature, sponsor letter not notarised at Cartório.
- Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) honestly — non-disclosure constitutes misrepresentation under Lei nº 13.445/2017 art. 30 and triggers refusal + future-application flag in the SCI database.
- Brazilian visa stickers are valid for the period stated on the sticker (typically 3 months from issue for VIVIS; up to 10 years multi-entry for established profiles). The visa controls ENTRY only — actual stay duration in Brazil is decided by Polícia Federal at the port of entry, capped at the visa's maximum.
- Yatra For Fun concierge tip: the Embassy in Kathmandu does NOT accept walk-ins for visa intake — emailing consular.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br for an appointment is mandatory. Slots typically open 2–3 weeks ahead. Tourist applications are often processed faster than Business / Family-reunion when documents are complete on first submission.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Brazil visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Original Nepali passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay, 2+ blank pages for stamps and visa); One recent passport-size photo (3×4 or 5×7 cm), colour, front view, full face, white background; Online SCI application + signed printed receipt; Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket; Detailed itinerary + hotel bookings for the full stay; Bank statement (last 6 months).
3. **Submit at Embassy of Brazil — Kathmandu (direct consular jurisdiction over Nepal)** — Apply online via SCI portal (formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br) → print and sign the receipt → email consular.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br to book an in-person appointment → submit printed receipt + original documents at the Embassy in Kathmandu (Maharajgunj) Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5–10 working days (state-department consultation can extend to 45–60 days).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a Brazil tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5–10 working days (state-department consultation can extend to 45–60 days).

### What bank balance is required for a Brazil visa?

Bank statements for the LAST 6 MONTHS demonstrating sufficient funds for the trip (rule of thumb: NPR-equivalent of USD 100/day of stay, plus return ticket cost). Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Brazil on a tourist visa?

90 days per visit, extendable for an additional 90 days at Polícia Federal — 180 days total within any 12-month period. (Visitor Visa — Tourism (VIVIS)).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Brazil tourist visa?

Apply online via SCI portal (formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br) → print and sign the receipt → email consular.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br to book an in-person appointment → submit printed receipt + original documents at the Embassy in Kathmandu (Maharajgunj) Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00.

### What documents are required for a Brazil tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Original Nepali passport (6+ months validity beyond intended stay, 2+ blank pages for stamps and visa); One recent passport-size photo (3×4 or 5×7 cm), colour, front view, full face, white background; Online SCI application + signed printed receipt; Confirmed return / onward airline e-ticket; Detailed itinerary + hotel bookings for the full stay; Bank statement (last 6 months); Employment certificate from current employer; ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental.

### Where is the Brazil embassy in Nepal?

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.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Brazil business visa?

Yes — Visitor Visa — Business (VIVIS). Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, market prospection — NO paid employment in Brazil. Processing: 5–10 working days..

### Is there an online portal to apply for a Brazil visa?

Yes — apply online 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).

### How is the Brazil visa fee paid?

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.

### Can Yatra help with a Brazil visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Brazil including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-katmandu — Embassy of Brazil in Kathmandu (official MRE / Itamaraty page; visa-fee, document list, processing time, sponsorship-letter requirements scraped 2026-05-04)
- https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br — SCI / Sistema Consular Integrado (universal 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Brazil — VITEM I-XV reference
- Lei nº 13.445/2017 (Lei de Migração) + Decreto nº 9.199/2017 (Regulamento)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*