The death of a U.S. citizen, whether resident or tourist in Brazil, should be reported to the nearest Embassy or consulate so that a Report of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad can be issued. This document is necessary to settle legal and estate matters in the United States.

For additional information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen please see the Embassy website at https://br.usembassy.gov/ . Under U.S. Citizen Services, select “Death of a U.S. citizen”.

If you would like to speak to someone directly regarding the death of a U.S. citizen in Brazil, call the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate:

Brasília
(61) 3312-7000 (8AM – 5PM)
(61) 3312-7400 or +1 (301) 985-8850 after hours
BrasiliaACS@state.gov

Porto Alegre
(51) 3345-6000 (24 hour emergency assistance)
PortoAlegreACS@state.gov

Recife
(81) 3416-3050 (7AM – 4PM)
(81) 99916-9470 after hours
RecifeACS@state.gov

Rio de Janeiro
(21) 3823-2000 (8AM – 5PM)
(21) 3823-2029 after hours
ACSRio@state.gov

São Paulo
(11) 3250-5000 (7:30AM – 4:30PM)
(11) 3250-5373 after hours
(202) 465-4311 or (202) 904-2116 from the U.S.
SaoPauloACS@state.gov

Fortaleza
(85) 3223-4902 during Consular Agency’s working hours (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
(81) 99916-9470 for after-hours assistance provided by U.S. Consulate General in Recife.
FortalezaACS@state.gov

Manaus
(92) 3611-3333 for assistance provided by the consular agency during working hours (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
(61) 3312-7400 for after-hours assistance provided by the Embassy. +1 (301) 985-8850 if calling from the U.S.
ManausACS@state.gov

Salvador
(71) 3113-2090 for assistance provided by the consular agency during working hours (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
(21) 3823-2029 for after-hours assistance provided by the U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro.
SalvadorACS@state.gov

The Embassy or nearest consulate can assist family and friends in the event of the death of a U.S. citizen in Brazil. However, funeral homes in Brazil are generally well versed on the requirements of shipping remains to the U.S. and can complete the necessary paperwork to export the remains to the United States or to prepare the remains for local burial. Procedures and costs for the disposition of remains varies throughout Brazil. Information specific to each location is provided on the Embassy website at https://br.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/ .

For additional information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen please see the Embassy website at https://br.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/ .