Emergency Info
BrazilEssential emergency contacts, embassy information, and helplines for travelers in Brazil.
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
The European emergency number 112 also works in Brazil and will connect you to emergency services.
Embassies & Consulates
Diplomatic missions of major English-speaking countries in Brazil. Contact your embassy if you lose your passport, are arrested, or need emergency citizen services.
United States
+1-202-501-4444
Overseas Citizens Services (24/7)
Embassy — Brasilia
SES Avenida das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 3
Consulate General — São Paulo
United Kingdom
+44-20-7008-5000
FCDO Consular Assistance (24/7)
Embassy — Brasilia
Quadra 801 - Conjunto K - Lote 08Av. das Nações - Asa Sul, Brasilia, CEP 70408-900
Embassy — Rio de Janeiro
Consulate General — Recife
Av. Agamenon Magalhães nº 4775 - Ilha do Leite, Recife, Pernambuco, CEP 50070-160
Consulate General — Rio de Janeiro
Praia do Flamengo, 284 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22210-065
Consulate General — Sao Paulo
R. Ferreira de Araújo, 741 - Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, CEP 05428-002
Consulate General — São Paulo
Consulate — Belo Horizonte
Rua Fernandes Tourinho, 669/702, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30112-000
Canada
+1-613-996-8885
Emergency Watch (24/7, collect calls accepted)
Embassy
Av. das Nações, Quadra 803, Lote 16
Embassy — Brasilia
SES - Av. das Nações, Quadra 803, Lote 16, 70410-900 Brasília, DF, Brazil
Consulate General — São Paulo
Centro Empresarial Nações Unidas - Torre Norte, Av. das Nações Unidas, 12901, 16º andar, 04578-000 São Paulo - SP, Brazil
Consulate General — Rio De Janeiro
Av. Atlântica 1130, 13º andar, Copacabana, 22021-000 Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Australia
+61-2-6261-3305
Consular Emergency Centre (24/7)
Embassy — Brazil
SES Avenida das Nações, Quadra 801, Conjunto K, Lote 7
New Zealand
Ireland
Lost or Stolen Credit Cards
Call your card issuer immediately if your card is lost or stolen. These global emergency numbers accept collect calls from abroad.
Be Prepared
Keep Copies of Documents
Carry photocopies (or phone photos) of your passport, visa, travel insurance policy, and flight itinerary. Store digital copies in your email or cloud storage.
Save Emergency Numbers Offline
Screenshot this page or write down key numbers. Mobile data may not be available when you need help most.
Travel Insurance
Ensure your policy covers medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and lost/stolen belongings. Keep your policy number and claims phone number accessible.
Language Barrier
Download an offline translation app before you travel. In an emergency, hospital or police staff may not speak English.
What Your Embassy Can Help With
They Can Help With
- Issuing emergency travel documents if your passport is lost or stolen
- Providing lists of local doctors, lawyers, and interpreters
- Contacting family or friends on your behalf in an emergency
- Visiting you if you are detained or arrested
- Assistance if you are a victim of a serious crime
They Cannot Help With
- Paying your hotel, medical, or legal bills
- Getting you out of jail or overriding local laws
- Investigating crimes (that's the local police)
- Providing legal advice or acting as your lawyer
- Arranging employment or accommodation
Emergency numbers source: EmergencyNumberAPI (ODbL). Embassy data sourced from Wikidata and official government directories. Credit card hotlines are global numbers published by each card network. Always verify contact details before traveling.