The Honorary Consulate of France in Natal is an honorary consular post of France in Tirol, Natal. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps French citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of France in Brazil.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua Maria Auxiliadora, 776, Tirol, 59014-500 Natal – RN, Brazil |
| Telephone | +55 84 99929-5880 |
| natal@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Honorary Consul | Caroline Martins |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours (by prior appointment only), according to French Embassy in Brazil – honorary consuls, updated 8 October 2026. Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
About the Honorary Consulate of France in Natal
The honorary consul is Caroline Martins, according to French Embassy in Brazil – honorary consuls, updated 8 October 2026. It can hand over biometric passports and national ID cards, issue life certificates, carry out formalities for the transport of human remains, issue certificates of residence and carry out protective measures after the death of a French citizen. Supervising mission: Consulate General Recife. France also has a consulate general in Recife, a consulate general in Rio de Janeiro, a consulate general in São Paulo, an honorary consulate in Belo Horizonte, an honorary consulate in Belém, an honorary consulate in Campinas, an honorary consulate in Cuiabá, an honorary consulate in Curitiba, an honorary consulate in Florianópolis, an honorary consulate in Fortaleza, an honorary consulate in Foz do Iguaçu, an honorary consulate in Manaus, an honorary consulate in Porto Alegre and an honorary consulate in Salvador in Brazil.
Which French office handles passports and visas?
For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of France 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 French Embassy in Brasília, as listed on its page in this directory:
- Address: SES Avenida das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 4, 70404-900 Brasília – DF, Brazil
- Telephone: +55 61 3222-3999
- Email: cad.brasilia-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–11:30
- Website: br.diplomatie.gouv.fr
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to French Embassy in Brazil – honorary consuls, updated 8 October 2026, visits are by appointment.
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 France and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help French 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 Natal
3 other countries are represented in Natal: Germany (honorary), Norway (honorary), Portugal (honorary).
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 France.
Emergency assistance
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 France can contact the Embassy of Brazil in Paris.
Diplomatic missions of France in Brazil
France in Brazil
- Brasília – Embassy of France in Brazil
- Recife – Consulate General
- Rio de Janeiro – Consulate General
- São Paulo – Consulate General
- Belo Horizonte – Honorary Consulate
- Belém – Honorary Consulate
- Campinas – Honorary Consulate
- Cuiabá – Honorary Consulate
- Curitiba – Honorary Consulate
- Florianópolis – Honorary Consulate
- Fortaleza – Honorary Consulate
- Foz do Iguaçu – Honorary Consulate
- Manaus – Honorary Consulate
- Natal – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Porto Alegre – Honorary Consulate
- Salvador – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of France in Natal
Can I apply for a French passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Only within the limits described above; regular applications go to the Embassy of France in Brazil.
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Details checked on 28 October 2026. Sources: French Embassy in Brazil – honorary consuls, updated 8 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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