For Brazilian citizens in this part of Switzerland, the Consulate General of Brazil in Geneva is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1, 1st floor, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 906 94 20 |
| Fax | +41 22 731 81 78 |
| cg.genebra@itamaraty.gov.br | |
| Website | www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-genebra |
| Head of Mission | Jose Luiz Machado E Costa, Consul General |
| Consular district | Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required – book online at ec-genebra.itamaraty.gov.br.
- Good to know: Public service by electronic appointment (e-consular). WhatsApp for Brazilian citizens: +41 22 906 94 20; emergency line for serious cases only: +41 79 830 35 56.
The consulate general and its district
Jose Luiz Machado E Costa has led the office as consul general since May 2022. 10 consular officials are registered with the Swiss Foreign Ministry for this post. Its consular district covers Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura.
Which Brazilian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Consulate General, Geneva (this page) | Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura |
| Consulate General, Zurich | Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden, Aargau, Thurgau and Ticino |
Documents checklist
What Brazilian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Brazilian government information:
Brazilian passport (application at a consulate)
- Fill in the online passport request form (RER) on the Foreign Ministry site and bring the signed receipt
- Many consulates first check your documents online (e-consular) before you book an appointment
- Original documents – photocopies are generally not accepted
- Your current passport or one expired less than 2 years ago, or another valid Brazilian ID (RG, CNH)
- Proof of Brazilian nationality (Brazilian birth or marriage certificate; consular birth registration for those born abroad)
- CPF number – mandatory for every applicant since January 2024
- Men aged 18–45: military documents; citizens aged 18–70: electoral clearance certificate (certidão de quitação eleitoral)
- A recent colour photo as specified by the consulate
Sources: Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport requested at a consulate (gov.br), Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport (gov.br) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at ec-genebra.itamaraty.gov.br.
Other consulates and embassies in Geneva
114 other countries are represented in Geneva, among them: Brunei (consulate general), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Canada (consulate), Central African Republic (embassy), Chad (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Ecuador (honorary), Egypt (consulate), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (honorary), Eswatini (embassy), Ethiopia (embassy), Fiji (embassy), France (consulate general), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 115 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Brazilian national holiday (7 September). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
Swiss citizens who need help in Brazil contact the Swiss Embassy in Brasília (+55 61 3443 5500).
Diplomatic missions between Brazil and Switzerland
Brazil in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Brazil
- Geneva – Consulate General (Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura) (this page)
- Zurich – Consulate General
Switzerland in Brazil
- Brasília – Swiss Embassy
- Rio de Janeiro – Swiss Consulate General
- São Paulo – Swiss Consulate General
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, genebra.itamaraty.gov.br/fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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