Brazil Embassies and Consulates Around the World: Complete Directory

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Brazil maintains one of the largest diplomatic and consular networks in the world, with embassies, consulates, consulates general, and missions that support travelers, Brazilian citizens abroad, and foreign nationals.

We suggest using Brazil’s official e-consular portal before visiting a physical consulate, selecting your country and the consular office responsible for your jurisdiction.

In this guide, you’ll find:

  • How Brazil’s embassy and consulate network is organized
  • The main Brazilian consulate locations in the USA
  • A U.S. jurisdiction table for finding the correct consulate
  • Key Brazilian consular services for foreigners and Brazilian citizens
  • How e-consular, VIVIS visas, e-Visas, legalization, and apostille services fit together

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Understanding Brazil’s Diplomatic Network: Embassy vs. Consulate

Brazilian embassies represent Brazil’s government in other countries, while consulates provide practical consular services such as passports, civil registry, visas, notarization, document guidance, and assistance to Brazilian nationals abroad.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, also known as Itamaraty, states that Brazil has over 220 diplomatic representations abroad, supporting Brazilian citizens, Brazilian companies, and Brazil’s international interests.

Office Type Main Role Typical Services
Embassy Represents Brazil politically and diplomatically in a foreign country Diplomatic relations, bilateral affairs and some consular services depending on location
Consulate-General Provides high-volume consular services in major cities or regions Passports, visas, civil registry, notarial acts, document support
Consulate Provides consular services for a defined jurisdiction Similar to consulates-general, often with a narrower territory
Honorary Consulate Limited local representation, often not full-service Basic guidance, referrals and limited assistance depending on authorization
Permanent Mission Represents Brazil before international organizations UN, OAS, WTO, EU, or other multilateral work

For document services, visas, and appointments, users should not choose the nearest office by distance alone. Brazilian consular services are jurisdiction-based, meaning your state, country, or region may be assigned to a specific consulate.

Brazilian Embassies and Consulates in the United States: US Jurisdiction Guide

The United States has one of Brazil’s most important consular networks, comprising multiple consulates general and the Embassy in Washington, D.C. Brazil’s official e-consular system lists each U.S. consular office and its assigned jurisdiction.

Use this table as a practical Brazil consulate jurisdiction map for U.S.-based applicants.

Brazilian Consular Office Jurisdiction in 2026 Best For
Atlanta Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi Southeast U.S. consular services
Boston Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont New England applicants outside CT/RI
Chicago Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Midwest consular services
Hartford Connecticut, Rhode Island Southern New England applicants
Houston Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas South-Central U.S. applicants
Los Angeles Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and specified Southern/Central California counties Western U.S. and Southern California
Miami Specific South Florida counties, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands South Florida and Caribbean U.S. territories
New York New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania NY/NJ/PA applicants
Orlando Central and Northern Florida counties Central/Northern Florida applicants
San Francisco Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and specified Northern/Central California counties Pacific Northwest and Northern California
Washington, D.C. District of Columbia, North Carolina, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and U.S. military bases except Guam Mid-Atlantic and selected eastern states

Brazil’s official e-consular portal lists these U.S. jurisdictions, including the Florida split between Miami and Orlando and the California split between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

East Coast Missions: Washington D.C., New York, and Boston

The main East Coast offices serve different regions and should not be used interchangeably.

  • Washington, D.C. covers D.C., North Carolina, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and most U.S. military bases.
  • New York covers New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
  • Boston covers Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
  • Hartford covers Connecticut and Rhode Island, which are not under Boston’s jurisdiction.

The Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C., handles diplomatic relations, while the consular section and consulates general handle most citizen and document services. For “Brazilian embassy Washington DC services,” users should check whether the service is truly embassy-related or belongs to the consular office serving their jurisdiction.

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Southern and Central Hubs: Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and Orlando

Brazil’s Southern and Central U.S. network is divided carefully by state and, in Florida, by county.

Office Jurisdiction Notes
Miami South Florida counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe, Collier, Lee, and others; also Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Orlando Central and Northern Florida counties, including Orange, Osceola, Hillsborough, Duval, Pinellas, Seminole, Volusia, and others
Atlanta Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi
Houston Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

This matters because applications, appointment availability, document review, and accepted procedures may depend on the consulate assigned to your residence. Brazil’s e-consular system routes users to the correct jurisdiction before they request services.

West Coast Offices: Los Angeles and San Francisco

California is divided between Los Angeles and San Francisco, while other western states are assigned by region.

  • Los Angeles covers Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, specific California counties, and certain U.S. Pacific islands.
  • San Francisco covers Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and many Northern/Central California counties, including San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, Sacramento, San Mateo, Sonoma, and others.

Applicants in California should check their county before starting a passport, visa, notarization, or document service request.

Brazilian Embassies and Consulates in Europe and the UK

Brazil’s European network includes embassies in national capitals and consulates-general in countries with larger Brazilian communities or higher service demand.

In Germany, for example, the e-consular system separates jurisdiction among Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. Berlin covers several northern and eastern German states, Frankfurt covers Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saarland, and Thuringia, while Munich covers Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

In Portugal, Brazil has consular coverage through Faro, Lisbon, and Porto. Lisbon covers districts such as Lisbon, Setúbal, Santarém, Leiria, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, plus the Azores and Madeira; Porto covers northern districts including Porto, Braga, Coimbra, Aveiro, Viseu, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, and Guarda.

In the United Kingdom, Brazil divides consular jurisdiction between:

Brazilian Office UK Jurisdiction
Consulate-General in London England and Wales, except the northern English counties assigned to Edinburgh
Consulate-General in Edinburgh Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and specified northern English counties

Brazil’s e-consular listing includes the UK, split between London and Edinburgh, and identifies which areas each office covers.

Brazilian Missions in Asia, Oceania, and Africa

Brazil’s global consular network also covers Asia, Oceania, and Africa through a mix of embassies and consulates-general. In some countries, a single embassy covers the entire national territory; in others, consular responsibility is divided by region.

Examples include:

Region Examples of Brazilian Coverage Why It Matters
Asia Japan has consular offices, including Tokyo, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu Large Brazilian communities may require multiple consular jurisdictions
Oceania Australia and nearby territories may be assigned to specific Brazilian posts Some Pacific territories are assigned outside the country where the user is physically located
Africa South Africa has coverage split between Pretoria and Cape Town Provinces may determine which office handles the service

In Japan, Brazil’s e-consular system lists separate jurisdictions for Hamamatsu, Nagoya, and Tokyo. Nagoya covers many prefectures in central and western Japan, while Tokyo covers prefectures including Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, and Saitama, as well as Hokkaido and others.

In South Africa, Pretoria and Cape Town divide consular coverage by province. Pretoria covers most of South Africa except specific provinces assigned to Cape Town, while Cape Town covers the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Orange Free State.

Essential Services Provided by Brazilian Consulates

Brazilian consulates provide services for both Brazilian citizens and foreign nationals. The exact list varies by office, jurisdiction, and local procedure, but the most common service categories include:

Service Category Who Usually Needs It Examples
Passport services Brazilian citizens abroad Passport renewal, first passport for children, emergency travel documents
Civil registry Brazilian citizens and families Birth, marriage, and death registration
Visa services Foreign nationals traveling to Brazil Visitor visas, work visas, family reunification, student visas
Notarial services Brazilian citizens and document users Powers of attorney, signature recognition, copies, declarations
Document legalization guidance People using foreign documents in Brazil or Brazilian documents abroad Apostille guidance, consular legalization for non-Hague countries
Consular assistance Brazilian citizens abroad Emergency guidance, detention assistance, lost documents, crisis support

The official Brazilian consular portal states that e-consular is used for requesting, scheduling, and providing services through Brazilian embassies and consulates abroad.

Visa Processing: Traditional VIVIS vs. e-Visa Support

Brazil’s visa process depends on nationality, purpose of travel, and whether the traveler qualifies for the electronic visa system.

Visa Path Who It Applies To Consulate Visit Usually Required?
Brazil e-Visa Eligible passport holders, especially U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens traveling for eligible short-stay purposes Generally no physical consulate visit for the e-Visa itself
Traditional VIVIS visitor visa Foreign nationals who need a visitor visa and do not qualify for e-Visa or need consular processing May require consular review, depending on nationality and case
Other visa categories Work, study, family reunification, religious activity, digital nomad, investment, research, and other purposes Often handled through a consulate or embassy visa section

Brazilian government pages state that citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia are subject to visitor visa requirements for Brazil from April 10, 2025, and that the e-Visa process is available online for eligible travelers.

The traditional VIVIS visit visa is for foreigners traveling to Brazil for stays of up to 90 days without immigration purposes or paid work in Brazil.

Important visa notes:

  • Eligible e-Visa travelers generally apply online, rather than visiting a consulate.
  • Travelers who do not qualify for an e-Visa may need a traditional consular visa process.
  • Brazilian citizens, including dual nationals, cannot obtain a Brazilian visa in a foreign passport and are expected to travel as Brazilian nationals when applicable.

Existing valid physical visas may still matter, depending on the visa type, passport, and travel purpose; travelers should verify with the official consular page before reapplying.

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Notary Services and Document Legalization: Apostille

Brazilian consulates help users understand how documents can be recognized across borders, but apostille and legalization are not the same process.

Document Situation Likely Process Where to Start
Brazilian document used in a Hague Apostille country Apostille in Brazil through authorized notary offices Brazil’s CNJ-authorized apostille system
Foreign document from a Hague Apostille country used in Brazil Apostille by the issuing country’s competent authority Local apostille authority in the issuing country
Document from or for a non-Hague country Consular or Ministry legalization may be required Brazilian consulate or MRE legalization guidance

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains that public documents issued in one country usually require an apostille or a legalization to take effect in another country.

For Hague Apostille countries, documents issued in Brazil and used abroad should be apostilled by authorized Brazilian notary offices; foreign documents from Hague countries should be apostilled by the competent authority in the issuing country.

For countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, Brazil provides consular or MRE legalization pathways depending on where the document was issued and where it will be used.

The E-Consular Portal: Your First Step Before Visiting a Consulate

The official e-consular portal is the required starting point for most users seeking Brazilian consular services. The portal lets users select their country, choose the consulate with jurisdiction, and request services from Brazilian consular offices abroad.

Brazil’s e-consular portal states that users can request services from Brazilian consular offices abroad, select the country where they are located, and choose the consulate responsible for their jurisdiction. If a specific consulate does not yet offer e-consular services, the portal directs the user to that consulate’s page for instructions.

Use this basic workflow before planning an in-person visit:

  1. Go to Brazil’s official e-consular portal.
  2. Select the country where you are located.
  3. Choose the consulate assigned to your jurisdiction.
  4. Select the service you need, such as a visa, a passport, civil registry, notarization, or document support.
  5. Upload or prepare the required documents in accordance with that office’s instructions.
  6. Wait for validation or instructions before mailing documents or attending an appointment.
  7. Schedule an in-person visit only if the consulate requires it.

Some consulates explicitly warn users not to send documents before receiving confirmation or validation through e-consular, because incomplete submissions may be returned without processing.

FAQ: Finding the Right Brazilian Consulate for Your Needs

Find common questions here.

How do I find the correct Brazilian consulate for my state or country?

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Use Brazil’s official e-consular portal and select the country where you are located. The system lists Brazilian consular offices and their jurisdictions, including U.S. states, counties, and territories. Do not rely only on the nearest city; your official consulate depends on jurisdiction.

Do I need to visit a Brazilian consulate for an e-Visa?

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Usually, eligible e-Visa applicants do not need to visit a Brazilian consulate to obtain the e-Visa. Brazilian government pages state that the e-Visa process is online for eligible U.S., Canadian, and Australian citizens. Travelers who do not qualify for an e-Visa may need a traditional consular visa process.

What is the difference between a Brazilian embassy and a Brazilian consulate?

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An embassy represents Brazil diplomatically in another country. A consulate focuses on practical services such as passports, visas, civil registry, notarial acts, guidance on documents, and assistance for Brazilian citizens. In some countries, an embassy may also provide consular services if there is no separate consulate.

Can a Brazilian consulate apostille my U.S. document?

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For documents issued in Hague Apostille countries, apostilles are usually issued by the competent authority in the country or state where the document was issued, not by the Brazilian consulate.

For many U.S. documents, this usually means the relevant Secretary of State office. Brazil’s MRE confirms that foreign Hague-country documents should be apostilled by authorities in the issuing country.

What if my consulate does not offer e-consular services?

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The official e-consular system states that if the consulate responsible for your jurisdiction does not provide e-consular services, the portal will direct you to that consulate’s own page for service instructions.

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