U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil

What U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil does

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil is the diplomatic mission of the United States Department of State in Brazil, with U.S.–Brazil bilateral relations dating to 1824. The mission is headquartered at the U.S. Embassy in Brasília and operates through a nationwide network of nine consular posts: four Consulates General in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, and Porto Alegre; a Branch Office in Belo Horizonte; and Consular Agencies in Fortaleza, Manaus, and Salvador. The mission employs 338 people and is led by a Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., overseeing political, economic, consular, and public-diplomacy functions.

The mission's core product portfolio comprises consular services delivered under U.S. statutory authority: nonimmigrant and immigrant visa adjudication; U.S. passport issuance and renewal; notarial services priced at US$50 per consular seal; 24/7 emergency assistance for U.S. citizens (including crime victim support and repatriation loans); Consular Reports of Death Abroad (CRODA, Form DS-2060, electronic as of December 10, 2024); and the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Revenue mechanics are non-commercial: the mission is funded via federal appropriations and collects statutory fees that are remitted to the U.S. Treasury rather than retained as operating revenue.

Beyond consular services, the mission operates 30 American Spaces — 26 Binational Centers and 4 American Corners — hosted at Brazilian institutions including SENAC, SESC, and partner universities, delivering English-language instruction, EducationUSA advising, cultural programming, and STEAM/Maker activities. Business facilitation is conducted through coordination with the American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, APEX-Brazil, U.S. Commercial Service, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, SelectUSA, and OSAC for security cooperation. Recent operational moves include security partnerships with the Santa Catarina and Paraíba State Public Prosecutor's Offices against transnational crime and U.S. terrorist designations of Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital.

Name

U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil

Legal name

U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil (United States Department of State)

Website

https://br.usembassy.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil is the U.S. Department of State's diplomatic mission in Brazil, providing statutorily authorized consular services — visa adjudication, passport issuance, notarial acts, and 24/7 emergency assistance — to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals across nine posts nationwide, alongside a 30-site American Spaces public-diplomacy network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consular and Diplomatic Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), International Affairs (928120), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Diplomatic Missions & Embassies (Bilateral Relations) (BPAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB), Economic & Trade Diplomacy (Commercial, Investment, Sanctions Policy) (BPAIAIAF), Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL), Visa & Immigration Processing Support (I-20/DS-2019, visa letters, renewals) (EDALANAB)

Keywords

• Consular services
• Visa processing
• Passport services
• Diplomatic mission
• Emergency assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasília

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Consular Service Fees: The mission collects statutory fees for consular services including visa applications, passport services, and notarial services. These fees are set by U.S. law and regulation.
2. Notarial Services: Notary services are available for all nationalities by appointment. The fee for notary services is US $50 per consular seal. Services include sworn statements, acknowledgements, true copies of passports, and travel authorizations for minors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil is a U.S. government diplomatic mission providing consular services to U.S. citizens in Brazil and processing visa applications for Brazilian nationals seeking to travel to the United States. The mission operates from the Embassy in Brasília, four Consulates General (Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo), a Branch Office in Belo Horizonte, and three Consular Agencies (Fortaleza, Manaus, Salvador), delivering passport issuance, notarial acts, emergency citizen assistance, and public diplomacy programs through the American Spaces Network.

Product overview

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil is a U.S. government diplomatic mission providing consular services to American citizens and facilitating U.S.-Brazil relations. The mission consists of the Embassy in Brasília, four Consulates General (Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo), and a Branch Office in Belo Horizonte. The portfolio comprises consular core services including visa processing, passport issuance, notarial services (US $50 per seal), emergency citizen assistance (24/7), crime victim support, and Consular Report of Death Abroad (CRODA, Form DS-2060, now electronic as of December 2024). Public diplomacy programs include the American Spaces Network (4 American Corners and 26 Binational Centers) offering English language learning and EducationUSA advising. Business services encompass trade facilitation, investment guidance, and SelectUSA coordination. The STEP enrollment system enables security communications with travelers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• American Spaces Brazil: Public diplomacy program including English language learning, educational advising, cultural programs, and information about the United States

Products and services

• U.S. Visa Services Processing and adjudication of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications for Brazilian and other foreign nationals seeking to travel to the United States for tourism, business, education, work, or immigration.
• U.S. Passport Services Issuance, renewal, and amendment of U.S. passports for American citizens residing or traveling in Brazil.
• Notarial Services Consular notarial acts including acknowledgements, sworn statements, true copies of passports, and travel authorizations for minors; available to all nationalities by appointment at US $50 per consular seal.
• Emergency Assistance for U.S. Citizens 24/7 emergency support for U.S. citizens in Brazil including crisis response, welfare checks, emergency financial assistance, and emergency communications.
• Crime Victim Assistance Support for U.S. crime victims abroad including passport replacement, medical referrals, shelter/food/clothing assistance, family contact facilitation, and attorney referrals.
• Consular Report of Death Abroad (CRODA) Official document (Form DS-2060) for settling estates and insurance matters in the U.S. following the death of a U.S. citizen in Brazil; issued electronically as of December 10, 2024.
• Business & Investment Services Commercial and agricultural trade facilitation, investment climate guidance, SelectUSA coordination, and business support services for U.S.-Brazil trade relations.
• American Spaces Network Public diplomacy program comprising 30 locations (4 American Corners and 26 Binational Centers) offering English language learning, EducationUSA advising, Maker/STEAM programs, cultural events, and digital resources.
• STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) Free enrollment system for U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad to receive security updates and facilitate embassy communication.
• Repatriation Loans Emergency loans for destitute U.S. citizens to purchase one-way tickets back to the United States, requiring promissory note repayment to the U.S. Government.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing of visa applications for hundreds of thousands of Brazilian citizens annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Chamber of Commerce in BrazilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness support organization that assists U.S. companies operating in Brazil. The Embassy refers potential investors and businesses to this organization for networking and market entry support.
• PatriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness consulting firm referenced as an in-country business support organization for U.S. companies entering the Brazilian market.
• APEX (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazil's official trade and investment promotion agency. The Embassy recommends this resource to U.S. investors considering opportunities in Brazil.
• Invest & Export BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian government platform for investment opportunities. Referenced as a host country resource for U.S. businesses planning to invest in Brazil.
• U.S. Commercial ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, offering expertise in international trade through over 100 U.S. offices and 70+ international offices.
• Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA agency linking U.S. agriculture to world markets. Has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries with agricultural attachés supporting U.S. agricultural exports.
• SelectUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Government initiative to attract investment into the United States. Has facilitated over $78 billion in investment and created/retained over 95,000 U.S. jobs.
• Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 1985 to promote security cooperation between American private-sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State. Free service for U.S.-based organizations with overseas operations.
• SENAC (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian institution partnering with the Embassy to host American Corners in universities and libraries, forward public diplomacy and information about the United States.
• SESC (Serviço Social do Comércio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian institution partnering with the Embassy to host American Corners, supporting public diplomacy initiatives and cultural exchange programming.
• Binational Centers (26 locations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutonomous institutions dedicated to providing high-quality instruction in English and promoting mutual understanding between Brazil and the United States. Part of the American Spaces network.
• American Corners (4 locations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Spaces located in Brazilian universities and government-owned institutions (such as SENAC and SESC) to forward public diplomacy and information. Programs include educational advising, English language learning, and cultural events.
• Santa Catarina Public Prosecutor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic security partnership established between U.S. Consulate General in Porto Alegre and the Santa Catarina Public Prosecutor's Office for law enforcement cooperation.
• Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between U.S. Consulate General in Recife and the Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba State to join forces against transnational crime.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CGI Federal: IT services contractor supporting U.S. Department of State consular systems (e.g., visa scheduling platforms); a relevant ecosystem participant in the technology backbone the Brazil Mission relies on.

Broad incumbents

• EducationUSA: The U.S. State Department's official global advising network, embedded in the American Spaces network in Brazil; comparable as the umbrella program that EducationUSA advising at the Mission falls under.
• U.S. Commercial Service: The U.S. Department of Commerce's trade facilitation arm with 100+ U.S. and 70+ international offices; co-located and partnered with the Mission to deliver business/investment services in Brazil.
• U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Consular Affairs): The overarching U.S. federal bureau that sets consular policy and IT platforms used by the Brazil Mission. While not a peer in delivery, it is the direct supervisory counterpart and the functional standard against which the mission operates.
• British Embassy and Consulates in Brazil: The UK diplomatic mission delivering the same categories of consular, visa, and trade services in Brazil; comparable as a foreign government peer offering nearly identical service lines to the same population.

Direct peers

• U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Colombia: U.S. Mission to Colombia providing identical consular service lines (visas, passports, ACS, business support) in a South American context with similar security and partnership requirements.
• U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada: U.S. diplomatic mission in Canada operating multiple consulates (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Halifax, Quebec, Winnipeg); comparable in delivering the full consular suite in a high-volume trading partner.
• U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico: The U.S. diplomatic mission in Mexico, the largest U.S. consular operation globally with multiple consulates analogous in structure and service scope (visas, ACS, business facilitation). It is the most directly comparable U.S. Mission in scale and footprint.
• U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Argentina: U.S. diplomatic mission in Argentina with embassy plus consular presence; comparable in offering the same set of consular, visa, ACS, and commercial services in a Spanish-speaking South American country.

Emerging players

• VFS Global: An outsourced visa-services and consular-support vendor used by multiple governments including the U.S.; relevant as a private-sector counterpart that handles parts of the visa-application workflow that the Embassy directly operates in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmbaixadaEUA
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmbaixadadosEUA.BR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embaixada-eua

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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