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.