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United Kingdom embassy in Brazil

Verified 5 May 2026

Where United Kingdom citizens in Brazil get consular help.

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Emergency numbers in Brazil

Police 190: Brazil police number listed by UK FCDO, which also lists 911. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/getting-help. Verified 2026-09-29. Police 911: Brazil: UK FCDO lists police as 190 or 911. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/getting-help. Verified 2026-09-29. Ambulance 192: Brazil SAMU 192, the mobile emergency medical service of the Ministry of Health, free and 24 hours. Source: https://www.gov.br/saude/pt-br/composicao/saes/samu-192. Verified 2026-09-29. Fire 193: Brazil fire number listed by UK FCDO. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/getting-help. Verified 2026-09-29.

Lost your passport? Report it to the local police and keep the report, have passport photos and a copy of the passport ready, then contact the mission above for an emergency travel document. Full checklist

Other United Kingdom missions for Brazil

Consulates, honorary consuls and backup missions that also serve United Kingdom citizens

Local UK consular office listed by GOV.UK for Brazil.

To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/brazil/british-consulate-general-sao-paulo Public Holidays in 2026 Date Thursday 1 January New Year Monday 16 February Carnival – Privilege Day Tuesday 17 February Carnival Wednesday 18 February Ash Carnival Friday 3 April Good Friday Tuesday 21 April Tiradentes Friday 1 May Labour Day Thursday 4 June Corpus Christi Thursday 9 July Revolução Constitucionalista – SP Monday 7 September Independence Day Monday 12 October Nossa Senhora de Aparecida Monday 2 November All Souls Day Friday 20 November Zumbi Day Thursday 25 December Christmas Emergency Travel Documents will remain available for collection by appointment only. Consular assistance is available 24/7 through our phone and online channels. For urgent and emergency assistance: In Brasilia: +55 61 3329 2300 In Rio de Janeiro: +55 21 2555 9600 In Sao Paulo:  +55 11 3094 2700 In the UK: +44 (0) 20 7008 5000 If you have an urgent consular issue you will need to book an appointment

Verified 5 May 2026 · 2 sources
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