Brazil

Embassies and consulates in Brazil

embassies in Brasília

Brazil hosts 338 foreign missions from 132 countries: 131 embassies, 115 consulates, 90 honorary consulates and 2 other offices. Most embassies, 129 of 131, are in the capital, Brasília. Consulates are also found in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Recife.

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Brazil

Capital
Brasília
Population
212,812,405
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Calling code
+55
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish, English
  • 338missions
  • 131embassies
  • 115consulates
  • 90honorary consulates
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All missions in Brazil

Other cities in Brazil

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Outside Brasília, missions are found in Rio de Janeiro (55), São Paulo (40), Recife (14), Salvador (12), Curitiba (10), Porto Alegre (10), Belo Horizonte (8) and Manaus (7), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Italy 37
  2. Germany 19
  3. Argentina 11
  4. Switzerland 8
  5. Czech Republic 8
  6. Spain 8
  7. Poland 8
  8. Portugal 7
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Visa rules for Brazil

How the world’s passports enter Brazil198 in total

  • Visa-free101
  • e-Visa3
  • Visa required94

Brazil visa guide · 10 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 101 can enter visa-free, 3 need an e-Visa and 94 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Brazil.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Brazil

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 1,9311,50135418.8% 38.6%
2024 (part of the year) 2,0831,69821710.9% 43.3%
2025 2,4981,84457823.6% 40.9%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Portugal 50921957.0%
France 50841416.4%
Spain 40833513.4%
Italy 31425119.2%
Germany 22920310.1%
Netherlands 1691462.7%
Switzerland 1189916.1%
Bulgaria 82748.6%
Belgium 532253.2%
Austria 45370.0%
Greece 291837.9%
Poland 109–

Schengen consulates in Brazil received 2,498 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 1,844 visas. 23.6% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 10.9%: the rate rose by 12.7 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 20% compared with 2024 (2,083).

Most applications went to Portugal (509), France (508), Spain (408) and Italy (314).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Brazil.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Brazil

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)1,118,218878,502
Student (F, M)9,0408,639
Exchange (J)13,41911,733
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)20,51519,175
Transit and crew (C, D)5,6654,336
Diplomatic and official (A, G)4,7884,249
Fiancé(e) (K)1,388585
Other1118
Total1,173,044927,237
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)15.5%14.9%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 927,237 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Brazil, the 4th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 95%. That is 21% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,173,044).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Brazil received 312,811, 25% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.9% for citizens of Brazil in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 15.5%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Brazil

Brazil’s own missions abroad

Brazil’s embassies abroad (254)

In the other direction, Brazil runs 254 missions in 138 countries. Its largest networks are in France (15), the United States (13), Argentina (8), Paraguay (8) and Turkey (8).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Brazil

  • Republic Proclamation Day

    Sunday

  • Black Awareness Day

    Friday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 129 of 131, are in the capital, Brasília. The largest foreign networks in Brazil are those of Italy (37), Germany (19), Argentina (11), Switzerland (8) and the Czech Republic (8).

Travel advice for Brazil

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Brazil: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Brazil?

Italy, with 37 missions, followed by Germany (19).

Do I need a visa for Brazil?

Of 198 passports, 101 can enter visa-free, 3 need an e-Visa and 94 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Brazil; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Brazil closed?

On Brazil’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026.