The Embassy of China in Brazil is located in Asa Sul, Brasília and represents China in Brazil, serving Chinese citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | SES Avenida das Nações, Quadra 813, Lote 52, Asa Sul, 70443-900 Brasília – DF, Brazil |
| Telephone | +55 61 2195-8200 |
| Emergency phone | +55 61 99981-6188 |
| Fax | +55 61 3346-3299 |
| chinaemb_br@mfa.gov.cn brasilia@csm.mfa.gov.cn |
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| Website | br.chineseembassy.org/por |
| Head of Mission | Zhu Qingqiao, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 14:30 - 17:30 |
Hours shown: consular section hours, according to Chinese Embassy Brasília – embassy information (accessed October 2026). Consular telephone enquiries: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 15:00–17:30. Closed on public holidays in Brazil.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Good to know: The consular district of the embassy covers the Federal District, Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins.
About the Embassy of China in Brazil
The ambassador is Zhu Qingqiao, according to Chinese Embassy Brasília – CV of the Ambassador (2022-12-06). China also has a consulate general in Recife, a consulate general in Rio de Janeiro and a consulate general in São Paulo.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Chinese sources:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Brasília
127 other countries are represented in Brasília, among them: Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Ethiopia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 128 missions is on the overview page for Brazil.
Closing days
National public holidays in Brazil are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Tiradentes Day (21 April), Labour Day (1 May), Independence Day (7 September), Our Lady of Aparecida (12 October), All Souls’ Day (2 November), the Proclamation of the Republic (15 November), Black Consciousness Day (20 November) and Christmas Day; they are not moved when they fall on a weekend. Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Ash Wednesday morning and Corpus Christi are optional days (ponto facultativo) rather than public holidays, and each state and municipality also has its own holidays. The embassy may also close on public holidays of China.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Chinese citizens can call +55 61 99981-6188, the number given by Chinese Embassy Brasília – embassy information (accessed October 2026). In Brazil, dial 190 or 911 for the police, 192 for an ambulance and 193 for the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
Diplomatic missions of China in Brazil
China in Brazil
Measured in a straight line from Brasília, the nearest other Chinese office is the Consulate General in São Paulo (about 870 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Brasília.
- Brasília – Embassy of China in Brazil (this page)
- Recife – Consulate General
- Rio de Janeiro (930 km) – Consulate General
- São Paulo (870 km) – Consulate General
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Details checked on 28 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty) – foreign embassies and career consular posts in Brazil (October 2026), Chinese Embassy Brasília – embassy information (accessed October 2026), Official Gazette of Brazil (DOU), 30 December 2025 – Ordinance MGI No. 11,460 on national holidays and optional days in 2026, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Brazil (getting help, updated 29 September 2026), br.chineseembassy.org/por.
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