The Consulate General of Brazil in Munich is an official consular representation of Brazil in Germany, providing consular services for Brazilian citizens in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
Contact Details
| Address | Sonnenstraße 31, 80331 München, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 89 210 37 60 |
| Fax | +49 89 291 607 68 |
| Website | www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-munique |
| Head of Mission | Leonardo Cleaver de Athayde, Consul General |
| Consular district | Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Consular services only with an appointment booked in the e-consular system. Hours as published by the consulate general (the German Federal Foreign Office lists Monday to Friday 10:00–14:00).
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Brazilian Consulate General is at Sonnenstraße 31 in central Munich, a short walk from Sendlinger Tor and Karlsplatz (Stachus).
- Appointment only: all consular services must be booked in e-consular.
- Telephone: +49 89 210 37 60.
About the Brazilian Consulate General in Munich
The consulate general serves Brazilians in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg and is headed by Consul General Leonardo Cleaver de Athayde. It also promotes trade, investment, tourism and culture between Brazil and southern Germany, home to many companies active in Brazil.
Honorary consuls in Stein near Nuremberg and Stuttgart help locally but do not issue passports.
Which Brazilian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Thuringia |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg |
Consular services
- Passports for Brazilian citizens
- Civil registration: births, marriages and deaths in Germany
- Notarial acts such as powers of attorney and signature recognition
- Military service certificates (certificado de reservista)
- Electoral services for Brazilian voters registered in Munich
- Visas for nationals who need one to enter Brazil
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Brazilian authorities ask for:
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, without exception. The Munich consulate general receives the public only with an appointment booked in e-consular. Check the holiday table on its website before choosing a date.
Visa information
German tourists and business travellers do not need a visa for Brazil for stays of up to 90 days within six months. Brazilians living in Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg register their address with the local residents’ office like any other foreign resident.
Other consulates and embassies in Munich
82 other countries are represented in Munich, among them: Bulgaria (consulate general), Canada (consulate), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Croatia (consulate general), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (consulate general), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Djibouti (honorary), Ecuador (honorary), El Salvador (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Ethiopia (honorary), France (consulate general), Georgia (consulate), Greece (consulate general), Guatemala (honorary), Honduras (honorary), Hungary (consulate general). The full list of all 83 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Bavarian public holidays and on Brazilian national holidays, which the consulate lists in a holiday table on its website.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies involving Brazilian citizens, the consulate general’s website has an emergency section with contact details outside office hours. German travellers in Brazil can contact the German Consulate General in São Paulo or the embassy in Brasília.
Brazilian missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Munich, the nearest other Brazilian office is the Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart (about 190 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Munich.
- Berlin (500 km) – Embassy of Brazil
- Frankfurt am Main (300 km) – Consulate General (Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Thuringia)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg) (this page)
- Aachen (490 km) – Honorary Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Hamburg (610 km) – Honorary Consulate (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Stein (near Nuremberg) – Honorary Consulate (Bavaria)
- Stuttgart (190 km) – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Brazil in Munich
On which day is the Brazilian consulate in Munich open longest?
On Wednesdays, from 10:00 to 15:30.
I live in Stuttgart. Is Munich responsible for me?
Yes. The Munich consulate general covers Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: Consulate General of Brazil in Munich, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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