India

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Introduction

Capital: New Delhi

Official Language: Hindi and English (there are also 21 other officially recognized languages)

India (Republic of India) is a country located in South Asia, occupying much of the Indian Peninsula. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east, and is surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the south, the Arabian Sea to the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal to the southeast.

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)

Time Zone: UTC +5:30 (Indian Standard Time – IST)

Calling Code: +91

Tourist Attractions:

Taj Mahal (Agra) – a white marble mausoleum and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Red Fort (Delhi) – an imposing historic fortress in the center of the capital.

Hawa Mahal (Jaipur) – iconic building with a perforated façade, known for its Rajasthani architecture.

Khajuraho Temples – famous for erotic sculpture and medieval architecture.

Kerala Backwaters – network of canals and lagoons with lush nature, ideal for ecotourism.

Varanasi – sacred city on the banks of the Ganges, rich in spiritual culture, rituals, and ancient history.

Consular Visas

Brazilians must obtain an entry visa before traveling (there is no visa exemption). For stays exceeding short visits or for other purposes (formal work, study, research), the appropriate specific visa must be obtained at the consulate or embassy.

Embassy of India in Brazil

Address: SES 805 Lote 24, Asa Sul, Brasília, DF; CEP: 70452-901

Tel: +55 (61) 3248-4006

Email: cons[dot]brasilia[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

Website: https://eoibrasilia.gov.in/index.php

Embassy of Brazil in India (New Delhi)

Address: Embassy Of Brazil, 8, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, India

Tel: +91 11 2301 7301

Emergency for Brazilians: (+91 11) 2301 7301, extension 254

Consular Email: consular.newdelhi@itamaraty.gov.br

Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-nova-delhi

Consulate General of Brazil in India (Mumbai)

Address: 12B, 12th Floor, Bakhtawar Building, R. N. Goenka Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400 021

Tel: +91 22 4321 4450

Emergency for Brazilians: +91 70456 38101

Email: cg.mumbai@itamaraty.gov.br

Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-mumbai

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