Canadian representation in Brazil
Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
Contact details, opening hours, passport, citizenship and consular services for the Consulate General of Canada in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
The Consulate General of Canada is located on Avenida Atlântica in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
Copacabana
22021-000 Rio de Janeiro – RJ
Brazil
Appointments: General enquiries, consular, passport and notarial services are provided according to the published appointment schedule. Book an appointment before attending for an in-person service.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro?
The Consulate General is located at Av. Atlântica 1130, 13th floor, in Copacabana.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Rio de Janeiro
The Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro is one of Canada’s principal diplomatic and consular offices in Brazil.
The office provides passport, consular, notarial and other services to Canadians in its consular district. Canada also maintains an Embassy in Brasília and a second Consulate General in São Paulo.
Canada and Brazil have longstanding diplomatic relations and maintain an extensive bilateral relationship covering trade, investment, education, innovation and international cooperation.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
The Consulate General provides a broad range of services for Canadian citizens in its consular district.
Passport services
Canadian citizens can apply for passport services through the Consulate General. Applicants can pay passport fees online and book an appointment to present their documents in person.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for a Canadian citizenship certificate can be mailed to the Consulate General or deposited in the Consular Services drop-box during the published access hours.
Notarial services
The Consulate General provides selected notarial services by appointment to Canadian citizens and, in limited circumstances, to non-Canadians when documents are intended for use in Canada.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Civil matters
Official guidance is available for Canadians dealing with births abroad, marriage, adoption and other civil matters in Brazil.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
General enquiries
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Passport and notarial services
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Office closures: The Consulate General closes on designated Canadian and Brazilian holidays. Hours may change during a large-scale emergency.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in Rio de Janeiro
The Consulate General provides Canadian passport services to residents of its consular district.
Passport applications
Pay the applicable passport fees online, complete the required application and book an appointment if you need to present your documents in person.
Citizenship applications by mail
Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be mailed to the Consulate General at Av. Atlântica 1130, 13º andar, 22021-000 Rio de Janeiro.
Citizenship drop-box
Paper citizenship applications can also be left in the Consular Services drop-box inside the main entrance Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except on public holidays.
Consular district
Areas served by the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
The Rio de Janeiro Consulate General provides passport services for Canadians in three Brazilian states.
Rio de Janeiro
The state of Rio de Janeiro is served by the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro.
Espírito Santo
Canadian citizens in Espírito Santo fall within the Rio de Janeiro passport service area.
Minas Gerais
Canadian citizens in Minas Gerais are also served by the Rio de Janeiro Consulate General for passport services.
Elsewhere in Brazil: Passport applicants in other Brazilian states are generally served by the Consulate General of Canada in São Paulo.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
Book an appointment
Passport, notarial and regular consular services are appointment-based. Arrange your appointment before travelling to the Consulate General.
Check your consular district
The Rio office serves residents of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais for Canadian passport services.
Prepare your documents
Review the current Government of Canada requirements and payment instructions before submitting passport, citizenship or notarial documents.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro FAQ
Is there a Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at Av. Atlântica 1130, 13º andar, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
What is the telephone number?
The general telephone number is +55 21 2543 3004. Consular Services can also be contacted at +55 21 3444 0300.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to rio-cs@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro open?
General enquiries are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. The Consulate General provides passport services. Applicants can pay the applicable fees online and book an appointment to present their documents in person.
Which areas are served by the Rio de Janeiro Consulate General?
For passport services, the Rio de Janeiro office serves the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Eligible paper citizenship applications can be mailed to the Consulate General or left in the Consular Services drop-box during the published drop-off hours.
Does the Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment.
Is emergency consular assistance available outside office hours?
Yes. Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.