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U.S. Citizen Services
 

The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, U.S. Consulates in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Recife and Consular Agencies in Brazil provides a wide range of services to U.S. Citizens resident or traveling in Brazil. Information on Citizen Services is centralized.

Important Notices

  • To report an emergency involving a U.S. citizen, please use the following emergency numbers:
    (Emergencies include death, arrest, stolen or lost passports.)
    (for the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro)

    Phone: (21) 3823-2000 during Consulate's working hours (8am to 5pm)
    Phone: (21) 3823-2029 ONLY call this number after working hours
    E-mail: acsrio@state.gov

  • Note: The Consulate will always be closed on Brazilian and American holidays. In addition, the Consular Section is occasionally closed for administrative purposes. Please click here to learn the dates.

Warning

  • Security Information The U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro wishes to inform the public that those applying for visas and U.S. Citizens will no longer be able to enter the Consulate building with cellular phones, iPods, computers, cameras, pen drives or other electronic devices. The purpose of this measure is to ensure faster and better service to visa applicants and to reduce the time spent waiting in line for entry.

    The Consulate no longer has a storage facility for equipment under any circumstances.

Useful emergency links

  • Useful links