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 2025
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January | New Year |
| Monday 20 January | São Sebastião - RJ |
| Monday 3 March | Carnival – Privilege Day |
| Tuesday 4 March | Carnival |
| Wednesday 5 March | Ash Carnival |
| Friday 18 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 21 April | Easter Monday & Tiradentes |
| Wednesday 23 April | São Jorge - RJ |
| Thursday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 19 June | Corpus Christi |
| Thursday 20 November | Zumbi Day |
| Monday 24 November | Post COP Recovery Day |
| Thursday 25 December | Christmas |
| Friday 26 December | Boxing Day |
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.