In a surprise joint statement on 18 January, Brasília and New Delhi announced that visitor visas issued by either country will now be valid for ten years—double the previous five. Length-of-stay rules remain unchanged (90 days per visit, extendable to 180 days per rolling year), but the longer validity gives companies far more flexibility for project rotations, audits and training assignments.
Consular processing fees are unchanged, and both governments will continue to offer e-visas alongside traditional stickers. Indian officials say the policy recognises record bilateral trade of US $16 billion in 2025, while Brazil hopes easier travel will help lure Indian investment into ports, green hydrogen and IT services. Analysts expect airlines to revive long-mooted non-stop São Paulo–Mumbai flights once demand data improves.
For travellers and employers seeking a hassle-free way to secure these newly extended visas, VisaHQ can handle the entire filing process, from document review to consulate submission, and track applications in real time. You can explore requirements for both Brazil and India at the dedicated portal https://www.visahq.com/brazil/, making it easier to decide whether to renew now or wait for a ten-year sticker.
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For mobility managers the upgrade is largely positive: fewer renewals, lower documentation costs and the ability to redeploy staff quickly. The catch is timing. Travellers holding five-year visas expiring in 2026-27 must decide whether to renew now or wait for a new ten-year sticker. Consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Rio and Brasília have already refreshed appointment calendars, with first ten-year visas expected this week.
Employers should audit traveller profiles, flag heavy Brazil-India traffic and align visa validity with project timelines. They should also remind staff that overstays still incur fines—longer validity is not a licence for unlimited presence.
The accord underscores the growing importance of South-South talent corridors and could inspire similar deals with Indonesia and South Africa, both of which are exploring 10-year visa reciprocity with Brazil. (visahq.com)
Consular processing fees are unchanged, and both governments will continue to offer e-visas alongside traditional stickers. Indian officials say the policy recognises record bilateral trade of US $16 billion in 2025, while Brazil hopes easier travel will help lure Indian investment into ports, green hydrogen and IT services. Analysts expect airlines to revive long-mooted non-stop São Paulo–Mumbai flights once demand data improves.
For travellers and employers seeking a hassle-free way to secure these newly extended visas, VisaHQ can handle the entire filing process, from document review to consulate submission, and track applications in real time. You can explore requirements for both Brazil and India at the dedicated portal https://www.visahq.com/brazil/, making it easier to decide whether to renew now or wait for a ten-year sticker.
For mobility managers the upgrade is largely positive: fewer renewals, lower documentation costs and the ability to redeploy staff quickly. The catch is timing. Travellers holding five-year visas expiring in 2026-27 must decide whether to renew now or wait for a new ten-year sticker. Consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Rio and Brasília have already refreshed appointment calendars, with first ten-year visas expected this week.
Employers should audit traveller profiles, flag heavy Brazil-India traffic and align visa validity with project timelines. They should also remind staff that overstays still incur fines—longer validity is not a licence for unlimited presence.
The accord underscores the growing importance of South-South talent corridors and could inspire similar deals with Indonesia and South Africa, both of which are exploring 10-year visa reciprocity with Brazil. (visahq.com)
