Australian consular representation in Brazil
Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, passport and notarial services, appointments and consular information for the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo, Brazil.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo.
Before visiting: visitors are requested to make an appointment before attending the Consulate-General. Bring photo identification and allow time for security screening.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo?
The Australian Consulate-General is located in the Trianon Corporate building at Alameda Santos 700 in Cerqueira César, São Paulo.
Security screening: visitors undergo security screening that may include X-ray scanning of bags, a walk-through metal detector and a hand-held scanner.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo
The Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo is one of Australia’s official consular posts in Brazil and provides services to Australian citizens living in or visiting the country.
The Consulate-General provides Australian passport, notarial and consular services. The post is managed by Austrade and forms part of Australia’s wider diplomatic and consular network in Brazil.
Australia also maintains the Australian Embassy in Brasília and honorary consular representation in Rio de Janeiro.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo provides passport, notarial and consular services to Australians in Brazil.
Consular assistance
Australians who need consular assistance can contact the Consulate-General. Assistance is provided in accordance with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.
Australian passports
Australian passport applications can be lodged through the Consulate-General. Passport services requiring attendance are available by appointment, and eligible renewal applications may also have postal options.
Notarial services
The Consulate-General provides eligible Australian notarial services, including certifying copies and photographs, witnessing signatures, certification of identity, document legalisation and Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Visa, immigration and citizenship matters: the Consulate-General handles consular matters only. Visa, immigration and citizenship enquiries should be directed to the Australian Department of Home Affairs and its Global Service Centre.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and notarial appointments in São Paulo
Visitors to the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo are requested to make an appointment before attending. Passport appointment availability can be limited, so applicants should plan well ahead of intended travel.
Notarial services are also available in São Paulo by appointment. Some eligible passport and notarial transactions may be completed by mail within Brazil under the current arrangements published by the Australian mission.
Passport processing: the Australian mission advises applicants to allow a minimum of six weeks after lodgement to receive a new passport.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Brazil
Australia maintains several points of diplomatic and consular representation in Brazil, including the Embassy in Brasília, the Consulate-General in São Paulo and honorary consular representation in Rio de Janeiro.
São Paulo
The Consulate-General provides passport, notarial and consular services to Australians and residents within its service arrangements.
Brasília
The Australian Embassy in Brasília is Australia’s resident diplomatic mission to Brazil and also provides passport, notarial and consular services.
Rio de Janeiro
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, providing an additional point of contact and selected passport and consular assistance.
Planning your appointment
Before visiting the Australian Consulate-General
Prepare your application carefully, make the required appointment and bring the identification and documents needed for your service.
Book before visiting
Visitors are requested to make an appointment before attending the Consulate-General. Passport appointment availability can be limited, so book as early as practical.
Bring photo identification
Visitors must bring photo identification when attending the Consulate-General and should be prepared to undergo security screening on arrival.
Prepare your documents
Bring the original documents, passport photographs, identification and supporting evidence required for your passport or notarial service.
Notarial documents: documents presented for Australian notarial services generally need to be Australian in origin or intended for use in Australia. Confirm the requirements of the receiving authority before requesting a service.
Emergency assistance: Australians requiring urgent consular assistance outside normal arrangements can contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo
Does Australia have a Consulate-General in São Paulo?
Yes. Australia maintains a Consulate-General at Alameda Santos 700 in São Paulo.
Where is the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo?
The Consulate-General is located at Alameda Santos 700, Ed. Trianon Corporate, 9th Floor, Unit 92, Cerqueira César, São Paulo – SP 01418-100.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate-General?
Call +55 11 2112 6200 or email consular.saopaulo@austrade.gov.au for consular, passport and notarial enquiries.
What are the Consulate-General’s opening hours?
The office is open from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Friday, excluding public holidays.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Visitors are requested to make an appointment before attending the Australian Consulate-General in São Paulo.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in São Paulo?
Yes. The Consulate-General provides Australian passport services. Passport appointments can be limited, and applicants should allow sufficient time before planned travel.
How long should I allow for a new Australian passport?
The Australian mission currently advises applicants to allow a minimum of six weeks after lodgement to receive a new passport.
Does the Consulate-General provide notarial services?
Yes. Eligible notarial services include certifying copies and photographs, witnessing signatures, certification of identity, legalising documents and issuing Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
Can notarial documents be submitted by mail?
Some notarial services can be submitted by mail from within Brazil. Contact the Consulate-General and follow the current instructions before sending original documents.
Does the Consulate-General process Australian visas?
No. Visa, immigration and citizenship enquiries are handled by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and should not be directed to the Consulate-General’s consular section.
What should I bring to an appointment?
Bring photo identification and all documents required for your service. Visitors should also be prepared to undergo security screening when entering the Consulate-General.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent consular assistance outside normal arrangements, contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.