Consulate General of Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro

Publication

The dossier is intended for people who leave Switzerland to take up permanent residence in another country and work abroad.

Dossier: Living and working in Brazil (PDF, Number of pages 32, 1.2 MB, German)

Other languages

Dossier: Vivre et Travailler au Brésil
Dossier: Vivere e Lavorare in Brasile

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Information about Coronavirus

Please, regarding last updates about COVID-19, kindly consult our pages in German, Portuguese, French or Italian.

Consulate General of Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro © DFAE

Swiss Passport and identity card

Would you like to renew your Swiss passport? Or is this your first Swiss passport? Here you will find all the necessary information.

Visa – Entry to and residence in Switzerland

Visa requirements, the filing of visa applications, forms and visa costs, and information about living in Switzerland

National Visa D – stays of more than 90 days

Detailed information can be found on the Portuguese page.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Helpline FDFA

Matters relating to consular services
Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 or
Tel. +41 58 465 33 33
365 days a year – around the clock

Monday	09.00–11.30
Tuesday	09.00–11.30
Wednesday	09.00–11.30
Thursday	09.00–11.30
Friday	09.00–11.30
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed

Monday	09.00–12.00 14.00–16.00
Tuesday	09.00–12.00 14.00–16.00
Wednesday	09.00–12.00 14.00–16.00
Thursday	09.00–12.00 14.00–16.00
Friday	09.00–12.00
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed

Focus

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Services

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Consulate General of Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro

Information about Coronavirus

News

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Living in Brazil

Services

Visa & entry to Switzerland

Switzerland and Brazil