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