- Address
- SES - Quadra 801 3, 70403-900 Brasília
- Phone
- +55 61 3312 7000
- Website
- br.usembassy.gov
United States
Brazil
US Embassy & Consulates in Brazil
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
- 3 consulates
In Brazil, the United States has an embassy in Brasília, 3 consulates general in Recife, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and 3 consulates in São Paulo, Salvador and Porto Alegre. The United States requires Brazilian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: the United States’ 7 missions in Brazil
Map: the United States’ 7 missions in Brazil
US Embassy in Brasília
At SES - Quadra 801 3, 70403-900 Brasília, the US embassy represents the United States towards Brazil. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Brazil
- Consulate General of the United States in Recife
Rua Gonçalves Maia 163, 50070-065 Recife
- Consulate General of the United States in São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant 500, 04709-110 São Paulo
Today 09:00–17:00 - Consulate General of the United States in Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Presidente Wilson 147, 20030-020 Rio de Janeiro
Today 09:00–17:00 - Consular Office of the United States in São Paulo
Avenida José Maria Whitaker 370, 04057-000 São Paulo
Today 07:00–16:00 -
- Consulate of the United States in Porto Alegre
Avenida Assis Brasil 1889, 91010-005 Porto Alegre
The United States also has 3 consulates general in Recife, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and 3 consulates in São Paulo, Salvador and Porto Alegre; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
United States visa for Brazilian citizens
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Brazil
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. From Brazil, the application is made at the US embassy in Brasília or one of the consulates in Recife, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Porto Alegre or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.
Brazil’s missions in the United States
Missions of Brazil in the United States (13)
In return, Brazil has 13 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Brazil
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 7 of them are in Brazil.
Travel to Brazil for US citizens
Brazil requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Brazil, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Brazil are closed
US missions in Brazil close on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026, Black Awareness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra) on Friday 20 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Brazil?
The US embassy is in Brasília, at SES - Quadra 801 3, 70403-900 Brasília.
Does the United States have consulates in Brazil?
Yes, the United States has 3 consulates general in Recife, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and 3 consulates in São Paulo, Salvador and Porto Alegre.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?
US citizens need a visa for Brazil, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Brazil have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Brazil has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 12 other missions in the United States.