The Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Recife is an honorary consular post of Cyprus in Boa Viagem, Recife. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Cypriot citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Cyprus in Brazil.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua Líbia de Castro Assis, 59, Boa Viagem, 51030-410 Recife – PE, Brazil |
| Telephone | +55 81 3484-0190 |
| Emergency phone | +55 81 99971-9866 |
| cyprusconsulaterecife@yahoo.com.br | |
| Honorary Consul | Christos Aravanis |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: working hours, according to Cyprus Embassy Brasília – honorary consulates (accessed October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
About the Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Recife
The honorary consul is Christos Aravanis, according to the Brazilian foreign ministry’s list. Cyprus’ embassy is in Lago Sul, Brasília.
Which Cypriot office handles passports and visas?
For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Cyprus in Brazil. The honorary consulate can help with first steps and pass on documents, but it does not replace the embassy’s consular section.
Contact details of the Cypriot Embassy in Brasília, as listed on its page in this directory:
- Address: SHIS QI 9, Conjunto 20, Casa 2, Lago Sul, 71625-200 Brasília – DF, Brazil
- Telephone: +55 61 3541-6892
- Email: brasiliaembassy@mfa.gov.cy
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–13:00 and 13:30–16:00
- Website: www.gov.cy/mfa-embassybrasilia/en
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Cyprus and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Cypriot citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Recife
33 other countries are represented in Recife, among them: Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Ecuador (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Greece (honorary), Greece (honorary), Haiti (honorary), Indonesia (honorary), Italy (consulate), Japan (consulate general), Luxembourg (honorary), Malta (honorary), Mexico (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Paraguay (honorary), Philippines (honorary), Portugal (consulate general), Senegal (honorary). The full list of all 34 missions is on the overview page for Brazil.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Brazil and may also close on public holidays of Cyprus.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Cypriot citizens can call +55 81 99971-9866, the number given by Cyprus Embassy Brasília – honorary consulates (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). Brazilian citizens who need consular help in Cyprus can contact the Embassy of Brazil in Nicosia.
Diplomatic missions of Cyprus in Brazil
Cyprus in Brazil
- Brasília – Embassy of Cyprus in Brazil
- Recife – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Recife
Can I apply for a Cypriot passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Cyprus in Brazil.
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Details checked on 28 October 2026. Sources: Cyprus Embassy Brasília – honorary consulates (accessed October 2026), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty) – honorary consular posts recognised in Brazil (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).
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