British Diplomatic Office in Brasilia, Brazil
The British Embassy in Brazil offers vital assistance to British citizens in emergency situations, such as crime, hospitalization, or death. This aid typically includes legal guidance, liaising with local authorities, and providing support with funeral arrangements or the repatriation of remains.
In the event of an emergency, the local police can be reached by dialing 190, ambulance services by 192, and fire and rescue by 193. The embassy advises exercising high caution due to threats of violent crime. It is important to note that the embassy's role is primarily to assist British citizens in coordinating with local authorities, not to provide direct legal representation or pay for medical bills.
Standard UK embassy consular support for British nationals abroad includes advising on legal rights and referral to local lawyers, helping report crimes to local police, providing lists of local medical facilities and arrangements for medical care, helping notify family/friends and assisting with funerals or the repatriation of remains after death, and offering guidance on imprisonment or detention cases.
While the specific services offered by the UK embassy in Brazil may not be detailed step by step, the embassy's role is based on typical UK embassy consular functions combined with the emergency phone numbers and general advice found in Brazil.
For precise and up-to-date details, contacting the UK embassy in Brazil directly or visiting their official website is recommended. British nationals living in Brazil can also find a full list of consular services and assistance available to them on the embassy's website.
Moreover, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides a limited range of notarial and documentary services when local authorities cannot. These services, such as consular certificates and matrimonial property letters, require a fee and a signed and stamped version can be obtained for an additional fee.
The FCDO also offers guidance on dealing with lawyers, funeral directors, translators, handling a death, being arrested, being a victim of crime, rape or sexual assault, hospitalization, travel advice, and more, in Brazil. A comprehensive list of these services can be found on the FCDO's website.
It is important to note that the British Embassy does not provide visas and cannot advise on UK visas. To apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK without a visa, British nationals can check and apply on the official website.
In addition, it is advised to avoid third-party organizations offering ETA services to avoid potential scams. For questions about the application process or your visa status, contact UK Visas and Immigration.
If you are traveling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel. If you do not need to travel urgently, you should still report a lost or stolen passport. If you need to travel urgently and cannot use your passport because it is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can apply for an emergency travel document.
Lastly, the FCDO prioritizes helping those who are ill, injured, involved in a crime, with a British person who's died, and other vulnerable situations. In many situations, you may not need to contact the British Embassy for help.
[1] Source: British Embassy in Brazil's official website and other relevant sources.
- In cases of medical emergencies or health concerns, one can find a list of local medical facilities on the British Embassy's website, along with assistance in arranging medical care.
- For British nationals in Brazil, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) offers guidance on various lifestyle issues such as dealing with lawyers, funeral directors, or travel advisory, in addition to providing notarial services.
- While the British Embassy in Brazil does not offer assistance in visa-related matters, one can find information about Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on the embassy's website or apply directly through the official website to avoid potential scams.
