About 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

Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/brazil/british-consulate-general-rio-de-janeiro

Public Holidays in 2026

Date
Thursday 1 January New Year
Tuesday 20 January São Sebastião – RJ
Monday 16 February Carnival – Privilege Day
Tuesday 17 February Carnival
Friday 3 April Good Friday
Tuesday 21 April Tiradentes
Thursday 23 April São Jorge – RJ
Friday 1 May Labour Day
Thursday 4 June Corpus Christi
Monday 7 September Independence Day
Monday 12 October Nossa Senhora de Aparecida
Monday 2 November All Souls Day
Friday 20 November Zumbi Day
Thursday 25 December Christmas

Emergency Travel Documents will remain available for collection by appointment only. Consular assistance is available 24/7 through our phone and online channels.

For urgent and emergency assistance:

  • In Brasilia: +55 61 3329 2300
  • In Rio de Janeiro: +55 21 2555 9600
  • In Sao Paulo:  +55 11 3094 2700
  • In the UK: +44 (0) 20 7008 5000

If you have an urgent consular issue, for example for an emergency travel document, you will need to book an appointment online. We are unable to see anyone without a pre-booked appointment.

Privacy notice

If you visit the British Consulate General Rio de Janeiro see our privacy notice for visitors which explains how we will process your data for security and public health management reasons.

You can access Consular services 24/7 by using our enquiry form for emergencies, travel advice and routine enquiries.