British
Consulate-General
Rio de Janeiro
Consulate-General
Rio de Janeiro
The British Consulate-General in Rio de Janeiro represents the UK government in Brazil.
Find out more about our work on the UK and Brazil news page.
The Consular Section operates an appointment-only system. Appointment times can be accessed by following the steps for the service you require on our website or by calling +55 21 2555 9600.
Getting help in Brazil
If you need urgent medical help or are a victim of crime, call:
- 192 for an ambulance
- 190 for the police
Contact your insurance provider if you have one. They will tell you what your policy covers, and what you need to do to make a claim.
In many situations, you will be able to help yourself without needing to contact the British Embassy. Check our guidance on:
- finding English-speaking lawyers, funeral directors and translators and interpreters in Brazil
- dealing with a death in Brazil
- being arrested in Brazil
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- help if you’re a victim of rape or sexual assault in Brazil
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- travel advice for Brazil
If you need urgent or emergency assistance
We can help British nationals in emergencies in Brazil. We will prioritise helping those who are vulnerable and need our help the most. For example if you:
- have been injured or assaulted
- are arrested for a crime
- know a British national in Brazil who has died and you need assistance
If you need emergency assistance, or if our guidance has not given you the help you need:
- in Rio de Janeiro call +55 21 2555 9600
- in the UK call +44 (0)20 7008 5000
Our phone lines are open 24/7. If your query is not urgent you can contact us online.
If you cannot use your passport
You can apply for an emergency travel document if you need to travel urgently and cannot use your passport because it is lost, stolen or damaged.
If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
If you do not need to travel urgently, you should still report a lost or stolen passport.
Getting a visa to the UK
The British Consulate does not provide visas and cannot advise on UK visas. If you have any questions about the application process or your visa status, contact UK Visas and Immigration.
You can check whether you need a visa and apply for one.
Official documents and services we provide
We provide a limited range of notarial and documentary services when local notary publics, solicitors, or lawyers cannot provide them. You will need to pay a fee for these services.
Support for British nationals living in Brazil
A full list of the consular services and assistance available to British nationals abroad can be found here: Support for British nationals abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Read our guidance for living in Brazil for information on travelling to, living, working and studying there.
You can find a full list of UK help and services available in Brazil.
Other UK embassies and consulates in Brazil
You can also find UK embassies and consulates in:
Our people
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British Consul General, Rio de Janeiro
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Deputy Consul-General, Rio de Janeiro
Contact us
British Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
British Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Praia do Flamengo, 284 - Flamengo
CEP 22210-065 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
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+55 (21) 2555 9600 /+55 61 3329 2300/ +44 20 7008 5000
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+55 (21) 2555 9671
Use our contact form for consular enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-rio
For enquiries that are not about consular issues, email: bcg.rj@fcdo.gov.uk