Brazil Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: Apostille and Sworn Translation Guide
São Paulo's IT parks, Indian pharma subsidiaries and Brazilian universities all ask for the same evidence: Indian papers bearing an apostille, later rendered into Portuguese.
In one paragraph: Brazil has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since August 2016, so the Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi and the consulate in Mumbai no longer legalise Indian documents. After state or Chamber verification, the MEA apostille is the final Indian step. In Brazil a tradutor juramentado then prepares the sworn Portuguese translation.
Why Brazilian authorities want apostilled Indian documents
Indians moving to Brazil usually fall into one of a few groups, and each group has a predictable document set.
Professionals on work authorisation
Technology firms such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCLTech run large Brazilian operations, and Indian pharmaceutical and automotive companies have subsidiaries there. A residence authorisation for work is typically supported by the employee's apostilled degree, proof of experience and a police clearance. The degree shows the specialised skill the post demands; the PCC shows the absence of a criminal record.
Families following a worker
Spouses obtain residence through family reunion with an apostilled marriage certificate, and each child needs an apostilled birth certificate. After arrival, each family member registers with the Polícia Federal and receives the RNM identity card, and that registration again calls for the sworn translations.
Students and doctors
Postgraduate applicants and anyone seeking to have an Indian degree revalidated at a Brazilian public university need apostilled degrees and transcripts. Doctors who want to practise also face Brazil's Revalida examination, and engineers register with their regional CREA council.
Degree certificate attestation for Brazil
- Bachelor's and master's degrees
- Consolidated transcripts or semester marksheets (essential for revalidation)
- Course syllabus or curriculum, attested by the university
- Diploma and polytechnic certificates
- PhD degree and provisional certificates
- Class 10 and 12 certificates for undergraduate admission
- Collect the full academic setBrazilian universities compare subjects and hours, so we apostille transcripts and syllabus alongside the degree in a single round.
- University or state verificationDepending on the state, the HRD department verifies directly or writes to the university for confirmation.
- Notary, if the state asksCertain departments only verify notarised originals or notarised copies of the syllabus.
- MEA apostilleEach verified document receives its own apostille sticker.
- Sworn translationA tradutor juramentado in Brazil translates every page including the apostille.
Marriage certificate attestation for Brazil and personal records
Civil documents are pre-authenticated by the Home Department of the issuing state, or by an SDM in Delhi, before the apostille. Brazilian cartórios (registry offices) and the Federal Police examine these closely, particularly the spelling of names and the parents' details.
- Marriage certificate: for a spouse's residence or to register an Indian marriage at a Brazilian cartório
- Birth certificate: for each child and sometimes for the main applicant
- Police Clearance Certificate: issued by Passport Seva, sent directly for apostille
- Single status affidavit: for Indians marrying in Brazil
- Experience certificate: supporting work authorisation
- Divorce decree, death certificate and medical certificate where relevant
Commercial document attestation for Brazil
India and Brazil are BRICS partners with significant two-way trade. Indian exports to Brazil include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, organic chemicals, auto components, diesel and textiles. Pharmaceutical registration with ANVISA is especially document-heavy. Typical company papers we apostille:
- GMP certificate, COPP and free sale certificate for ANVISA dossiers
- Certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA for a Brazilian subsidiary
- Board resolution and company power of attorney for a Brazilian procurador
- Certificate of Origin and commercial invoice
- Distribution and technology licensing agreements
- Bank and financial statements for capital registration
The sequence is Chamber of Commerce endorsement followed by the MEA apostille. A notary step is added first for documents signed by a director, such as a power of attorney.
Brazil embassy attestation fees and costs
| Item | Our charge (all-inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Police Clearance Certificate | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 |
| Birth certificate | From ₹1,500 |
| Marriage certificate | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 |
| Degree, transcripts, syllabus | Quoted by state and university |
| GMP, COPP, POA, company papers | Quoted per document |
Brazilian sworn translation is billed by the translator in Brazil per page and is separate from our charges.
Timeline and checklist
Approximate guide: police clearance three working days or so, civil certificates about a week, academic sets one to three weeks depending on the state, commercial papers roughly a week after Chamber endorsement.
- All originals, unlaminated
- Passport bio page
- Employer or university checklist
- Signed authority letter
- For companies: signatory letter and Chamber details
Tips from Brazilian cases
- Keep apostilled documents together with their translations; cartórios reject loose pages
- Match names exactly with the passport; Brazilian systems are strict with surname order
- Apostille transcripts with the degree to avoid a second shipment
- Do not request legalisation from the Brazilian consulate; it is no longer offered for Indian public documents
Why INFINITYGRO
Our Delhi team at C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar collects documents from all Indian states and can courier the apostilled set directly to Brazil. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 85955 58517 or call +91 85120 89575.
Brazil FAQs
Does the Brazilian Embassy in India attest documents?
Not for Indian public documents. Since Brazil joined the Apostille Convention in August 2016, the Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi and consulate in Mumbai no longer legalise them; the MEA apostille is the accepted authentication.
What are the Brazil embassy attestation fees?
There is no embassy fee. Our all-inclusive charges are ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 for a PCC, from ₹1,500 for a birth certificate and ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 for a marriage certificate. Degrees and company papers are quoted separately.
How long does degree certificate attestation for Brazil take?
Usually one to three weeks, depending on the state that verifies the degree. Transcripts and syllabus are processed in the same round. Sworn translation in Brazil adds a few more days.
What is a tradutor juramentado?
A sworn public translator registered with a Brazilian state commercial board. Brazilian authorities accept translations of foreign documents only from such translators, and they translate the apostille along with the document.
Is marriage certificate attestation for Brazil needed for family residence?
Yes. A spouse applying for residence through family reunion submits an apostilled marriage certificate with a sworn Portuguese translation. It is verified by the Home Department or SDM before MEA.
Which documents do I need to revalidate an Indian degree in Brazil?
Brazilian public universities usually ask for the apostilled degree, apostilled transcripts and the course syllabus, all with sworn translations. Doctors must also clear the Revalida exam before practising.
Which commercial documents need apostille for Brazil?
Commonly GMP certificates, COPPs, free sale certificates, incorporation papers, board resolutions, company powers of attorney, Certificates of Origin and agreements. Each is endorsed by a Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by MEA.
Can I use an apostilled PCC for the Brazilian Federal Police?
Yes. A Passport Seva police clearance with MEA apostille and a sworn translation is the standard way to show your Indian criminal record status for Brazilian residence and work authorisation.
Should translation be done in India or Brazil?
In Brazil. Translations by Indian translators are generally not accepted for official purposes. Get the apostille in India first, then have a tradutor juramentado translate the document and the sticker.
Can a power of attorney signed in India be used in Brazil?
Yes. It is notarised, authenticated and apostilled by MEA, then translated by a sworn translator. Brazilian cartórios and companies accept it to appoint a procurador acting for you.
Do children's birth certificates need apostille for Brazilian schools?
Usually yes. Schools and the Polícia Federal ask for apostilled birth certificates with sworn translations when registering children, along with previous school records if they are transferring.