U.S. Citizen Services

Welcome

Welcome to the U.S. Citizens information section of the U.S. Mission in Brazil. The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, at the U.S. consulates in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Recife and the Consular Agencies in Brazil provides a wide range of services to U.S. Citizens resident or traveling in Brazil.

Important! U.S. citizen services must be scheduled online. Select one of the following links for instructions on how to schedule your appointment in:

Important! U.S. citizen services for consular agencies must be scheduled through phone or email. Select one of the following links for instructions on how to schedule your appointment in:

Please check the Contact Information and Working Hours page to find out the appropriate e-mail and street address, and working hours of each American citizen Services Unit in Brazil.

What U.S. Citizen Services Cannot Do:

Provide you or your family with physical protection;

Arrange release from U.S. military service obligations;

Pay your debts or fines, sort out property disputes or interfere in judicial proceedings;

Find you employment, residence, or schools;

Search for missing luggage;

Settle disputes with hotel managers and landlords;

or Discuss visa cases.

Important Security Information

Access to Consulates and Embassy Grounds

For security reasons, visa applicants and American citizens are not allowed to enter the Consulates or the Embassy grounds with bags (with the exception of one small purse), cell phones or any other electronic devices.

Worldwide Travel Alert

Enhanced potential for anti-American violence following death of Osama Bin Laden
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence following recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan. Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations. More...