Brazil and India extend visa validity to 10 years under new reciprocal agreement

Brazil and India have formalised a reciprocal agreement extending the validity of visitor visas from five to ten years, marking a significant step in strengthening mobility and bilateral engagement between the two emerging economies, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.

The agreement introduces a 10-year validity period for visitor visas issued to citizens of both countries. The revised framework allows for multiple entries without altering existing eligibility criteria or immigration rules governing entry and exit procedures.

Under the new arrangement, Brazilian and Indian nationals applying for tourism or business visas will be eligible for multiple-entry permits valid for up to a decade. Tourist visas will allow continuous stays of up to 90 days per visit, while business visas will permit stays of up to 180 days per entry, in accordance with each country’s immigration legislation.

Authorities describe the extended validity as a measure designed to facilitate travel planning, reduce administrative costs and encourage sustained engagement between the two markets. The move is expected to support growing trade flows, investment exchanges and people-to-people ties between Brasilia and New Delhi.

India has already implemented equivalent provisions for Brazilian passport holders, issuing long-term multiple-entry visas under similar conditions. The visa regime will continue to require valid passports and compliance with national immigration laws.

The revised framework is scheduled to enter into force 30 days after Brazil formally notifies its Indian counterpart, completing the procedural steps required for full reciprocity.

Policy analysts note that longer-term visa validity can enhance business continuity, stimulate tourism recovery and improve connectivity between major emerging economies, particularly at a time when international mobility remains a strategic factor in trade and economic diplomacy.