Embassies and consulates in Recife

  • 14 missions
  • 14 countries
  • most embassies are in Brasília

Embassies and consulates in Recife

  • Embassy of Spain in Recife

    Embassy · Spain

  • Consulate General of China in Recife

    Consulate General · China

    Rua Ferreira Lopes 142, 52051-380 Recife

  • Consulate General of France in Recife

    Consulate General · France

    Edifício BV Corporate – 10° Andar, Rua Professor Aloísio Pessoa de Araújo, 75, Boa Viagem, 51021-410 Recife

  • Consulate General of Germany in Recife

    Consulate General · Germany

    Rua Antonio Lumack do Monte, 128, 16° andar Boa Viagem, 51020-350 Recife PE

  • Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Recife

    Consulate General · United Kingdom

    Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães 4775, 50070-160 Recife

    Open 24/7
  • Consulate General of the United States in Recife

    Consulate General · United States

    Rua Gonçalves Maia 163, 50070-065 Recife

  • Consulate of Argentina in Recife

    Consulate · Argentina

    Rua Padre Carapuceiro 858, 51020-280 Recife

    Today 09:00–14:00
  • Consulate of Italy in Recife

    Consulate · Italy

    Rua Padre Carapuceiro 706 - 13° piano - Boa Viagem, Recife

  • Consulate of Japan in Recife

    Consulate · Japan

  • Consulate of Uruguay in Recife

    Consulate · Uruguay

    Rua Prudente de Morais 281, Recife

  • Consulate of Venezuela in Recife

    Consulate · Venezuela

  • Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Recife

    Honorary Consulate · Czech Republic

    Avenida Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira 2391, 51020-031 Recife

    Today 09:00–18:00
  • Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Recife

    Honorary Consulate · Sweden

  • Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Recife

    Honorary Consulate · Switzerland

    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

  • Republic Proclamation Day

    Sunday

  • Black Awareness Day

    Friday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

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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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.