British Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Address
- Praia do Flamengo 284, 22210-065 Rio de Janeiro
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 31 August 2024
The British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro is at Praia do Flamengo 284, 22210-065 Rio de Janeiro; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Brasília, about 933 km away. It is listed as open 6 days a week. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Brazilian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Brazil
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Republic Proclamation Day
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Black Awareness Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro is listed as open 6 days a week. It also opens on Saturday.
United Kingdom visa for Brazilian citizens
BrazilUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Brazil
United KingdomBrazil Visa-free, 90 days Brazil visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Brazilian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Chile in Rio de JaneiroPraia do Flamengo 344, 22210-065 22210-030
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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Rio de JaneiroPraia do Flamengo 344, 22210-030 Rio de Janeiro
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Consulate General of Paraguay in Rio de JaneiroRua Barão do Flamengo 22, 22220-900 Rio de Janeiro
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Consulate General of Japan in Rio de JaneiroPraia do Flamengo 200, 22290-160 Rio de Janeiro
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Consulate General of Mexico in Rio de JaneiroRua Machado de Assis 20, Rio de Janeiro
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Consulate General of Peru in Rio de JaneiroAvenida Rui Barbosa 314, 22250-020 Rio de Janeiro
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Brazil
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Brasília
SES - Quadra 801 08, 70408-900 Brasília
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Recife
Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães 4775, 50070-160 Recife
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in São Paulo
Rua Ferreira de Araújo 741, 05428-002 São Paulo
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Belo Horizonte
Rua Fernandes Tourinho 669/702, 30112-000 Belo Horizonte
All missions of the United Kingdom in Brazil (5)
The British embassy is in Brasília, about 933 km away. Besides the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro, the United Kingdom has 4 other missions in Brazil. Consulates: Recife, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Brazil in turn has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Rio de Janeiro. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Praia do Flamengo 284, 22210-065 Rio de Janeiro. The record for the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Brazil
Brazil admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro is closed
The next closures of the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro for public holidays in Brazil are Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Black Awareness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra) on Friday 20 November 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro
The British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro has 9 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro?
The British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro is at Praia do Flamengo 284, 22210-065 Rio de Janeiro.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro?
The British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro is listed as open 6 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro closed?
The British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro closes on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Brazilian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Where is the British embassy in Brazil?
The British embassy is in Brasília, about 933 km from the British consulate general in Rio de Janeiro.
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