Embassies and consulates in Recife
- 14 missions
- 14 countries
- most embassies are in Brasília
Embassies and consulates in Recife
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- Consulate General of China in Recife
Rua Ferreira Lopes 142, 52051-380 Recife
- Consulate General of France in Recife
Edifício BV Corporate – 10° Andar, Rua Professor Aloísio Pessoa de Araújo, 75, Boa Viagem, 51021-410 Recife
- Consulate General of Germany in Recife
Rua Antonio Lumack do Monte, 128, 16° andar Boa Viagem, 51020-350 Recife PE
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Recife
Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães 4775, 50070-160 Recife
Open 24/7 - Consulate General of the United States in Recife
Rua Gonçalves Maia 163, 50070-065 Recife
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- Consulate of Italy in Recife
Rua Padre Carapuceiro 706 - 13° piano - Boa Viagem, Recife
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- Consulate of Uruguay in Recife
Rua Prudente de Morais 281, Recife
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- Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Recife
Avenida Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira 2391, 51020-031 Recife
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- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Recife
Consulado honorário da Suíça Recife, Av. Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira 890, Empresarial Domingos Ferreira 3, Andar sala 309, Boa Viagem, 51011-050 Recife / PE
Missions of 14 countries are based in Recife, 14 in all (1 embassy, 5 consulates general, 5 consulates and 3 honorary consulates). The embassies to Brazil are in Brasília, about 1,658 km away.
Public holidays in Recife
Public holidays in Brazil
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Republic Proclamation Day
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Black Awareness Day
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Christmas Day
The missions in Recife 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.
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Good to know
Foreign missions in Recife
Among the countries with a mission in Recife are Spain, China, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Argentina and Italy. Of Brazil’s neighbours, Uruguay, Venezuela and Argentina are represented in Recife.
Types of mission in Recife
By type, Recife has 1 embassy, 5 consulates general, 5 consulates and 3 honorary consulates. Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in Recife offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Opening hours in Recife
Opening hours are on record for 3 of the 14 missions in Recife. Saturday opening is listed for 1 mission.
Other cities in Brazil
Besides Recife, towns in Brazil with foreign missions are Brasília (130), Rio de Janeiro (55), São Paulo (40), Salvador (12), Curitiba (10) and Porto Alegre (10).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Recife?
There are 14 foreign missions on record in Recife: 1 embassy, 5 consulates general, 5 consulates and 3 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Recife?
Missions from 14 countries are based in Recife, among them Spain, China, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Is there an embassy in Recife?
Recife has 1 mission listed as an embassy, but most embassies to Brazil are in Brasília.
Are embassies in Recife open on Saturday?
Saturday opening is listed for 1 of the 3 missions in Recife with known hours.
When are the missions in Recife closed?
The missions in Recife close on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.