The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Brazil is located in Brasília and represents the United Kingdom in Brazil, serving British citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | SES Avenida das Nações Quadra 801, Conjunto K, Lote 8, 70408-900 Brasília – DF, Brazil |
| Telephone | +55 61 3329-2300 |
| Emergency phone | +55 61 3329-2300 |
| Fax | +55 61 3329-2369 |
| press.brasilia@fco.gov.uk | |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/brazil |
| Head of Mission | Stephanie Al-Qaq, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
According to GOV.UK – British Embassy Brasilia (accessed October 2026), the embassy’s opening hours are Public access by pre-booked appointment only; no weekday opening hours published. Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Opening hours: Public access by pre-booked appointment only; no weekday opening hours published, according to GOV.UK – British Embassy Brasilia (accessed October 2026).
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The embassy is in Brasília, the capital; from the building, Praça dos Três Poderes is about 1.7 km away in a straight line, and Brasília International Airport (BSB) about 8 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: GOV.UK publishes no public telephone number for visits; enquiries via the FCDO online contact form; consular emergency line 24/7.
About the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Brazil
The ambassador is Stephanie Al-Qaq, according to the Brazilian foreign ministry’s order of precedence (29 September 2026). The United Kingdom also has a consulate in Belo Horizonte, a consulate general in Recife, a consulate general in Rio de Janeiro, a consulate general in São Paulo, an honorary consulate in Curitiba, an honorary consulate in Florianópolis, an honorary consulate in Fortaleza, an honorary consulate in Porto Alegre and an honorary consulate in Salvador.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to GOV.UK – British Embassy Brasilia (accessed October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official British sources:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (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: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Angola (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahrain (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Barbados (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Benin (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Zambia (embassy), Zimbabwe (embassy). The full list of all 128 missions is on the overview page for Brazil.
Closing days
According to GOV.UK – British Embassy Brasilia (accessed October 2026), the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year
- 16 February 2026 – Carnival – Privilege Day
- 17 February 2026 – Carnival
- 18 February 2026 – Ash Carnival
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 21 April 2026 – Tiradentes
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 7 September 2026 – Independence Day
- 12 October 2026 – Nossa Senhora de Aparecida
- 28 October 2026 – Brazil Civil Servant’s Day
- 2 November 2026 – All Souls Day
- 20 November 2026 – Zumbi Day
- 30 November 2026 – Dia do Evangélico – DF
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, British citizens can call +55 61 3329-2300, the number given by GOV.UK – British Embassy Brasilia (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 the United Kingdom can contact the Embassy of Brazil in London.
Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom in Brazil
The United Kingdom in Brazil
Measured in a straight line from Brasília, the nearest other British office is the Consulate General in São Paulo (about 870 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Brasília.
- Brasília – Embassy of the United Kingdom in Brazil (this page)
- Belo Horizonte – Consulate
- Recife – Consulate General
- Rio de Janeiro (930 km) – Consulate General
- São Paulo (870 km) – Consulate General
- Curitiba – Honorary Consulate
- Florianópolis – Honorary Consulate
- Fortaleza – Honorary Consulate
- Porto Alegre – Honorary Consulate
- Salvador – Honorary Consulate
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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), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty) – order of precedence of heads of mission (updated 29 September 2026), GOV.UK – British Embassy Brasilia (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), www.gov.uk/world/brazil.
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