A visa is required and must be obtained in person from the Brazilian Embassy in Kathmandu — Brazil's eVisa system is limited to US, Canadian, and Australian passport holders and is not available to Nepali citizens.
Brazil operates an eVisa system, but it's officially restricted to citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia — Nepali citizens are not eligible for it. Fortunately, Brazil maintains a resident Embassy in Kathmandu (Chundevi, Maharajgunj), so Nepali applicants do not need to travel abroad to apply. The standard visit/tourist visa (VIVIS) allows stays of up to 90 days.
Fee: Approximately US$80 (the standard Brazilian visit-visa fee that applies to most nationalities, Nepal included). Payable at the embassy; confirm the accepted payment method and any local-currency equivalent when you apply.
Processing: Typically 10–15 business days from a complete application, per standard Brazilian consular timelines — confirm directly with the Kathmandu embassy, as small missions can take longer.
Stay: Up to 90 days per entry; can be extended once for a further 90 days from within Brazil, subject to an overall limit of 180 days in any 12-month period.
Steps
Confirm how and when to apply — Contact the Embassy of Brazil in Kathmandu (Chundevi Marg, Maharajgunj) by email at brasemb.katmandu@itamaraty.gov.br or by phone on 01-4721462 / 01-4721463 before you prepare anything. Its general office hours are Monday–Friday, 09:00–12:00 and 13:30–18:00, but small missions often accept visa applications only on certain days or by appointment, so ask when you can submit, the current fee, and how to pay.
Complete the application and gather documents — Fill out Brazil's consular visa application form and assemble your passport, photo, travel itinerary, proof of funds, and accommodation details (see Required Documents below).
Submit your application and pay the fee — Submit your documents in person at the date and time the embassy gives you (or as it instructs), and pay the consular visa fee, typically around US$80.
Wait for your visa to be issued — Processing generally takes about 10–15 business days once your application is complete. Confirm the current estimate with the embassy when you apply, since small missions can take longer during peak periods.
Documents
Nepali passport valid 6+ months beyond your stay, with at least 2 blank visa pages
One passport-size photo (3x4cm or 5x7cm, colour, white background)
Completed online SCI application form (formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br), signed printed copy
Confirmed return/onward flight e-ticket showing your name and travel dates
Detailed day-by-day itinerary plus hotel bookings covering your full stay
Bank statement covering the last 6 consecutive months, original, signed and stamped by the bank on every page, dated within 30 days of submission
Proof of income — choose the category that fits you: salaried (salary certificate + approved leave letter + NOC from employer + tax clearance), business owner (PAN certificate + business registration + audited financial report + tax clearance), pension (pension book + bank statement + pension confirmation letter), or rental income (land ownership certificate / lalpurja + building completion certificate + property tax receipts)
Employment letter on company letterhead (signed and stamped) stating your hire date, job title and monthly salary, if employed
Notarized English translation of every document originally issued in Nepali
No — Brazil's eVisa is officially limited to US, Canadian, and Australian passport holders. Nepali citizens must apply in person through the Brazilian Embassy in Kathmandu instead.
Do I need to travel to India to apply for a Brazilian visa?
No. Brazil has a resident Embassy in Kathmandu (Chundevi, Maharajgunj), so Nepali applicants can apply locally rather than through a mission in a third country.
How do I get my Nepali bank statement or lalpurja translated and notarized for this application?
Any licensed notary public in Kathmandu (there are many around the District Court area and Babarmahal) can certify an English translation as a true rendering of the Nepali original — this is not a single government office, but any licensed notary's stamp is generally accepted. If the embassy also asks for Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation on top of notarization, that's done at the Department of Consular Services in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu (pre-bookable at demand.nepalconsular.gov.np).