Portuguese Embassy in Maputo
Embassy 
Portugal Maputo, Mozambique
- Address
- Av. Julius Nyerere 720 / 730, Maputo
- Phone
- +258 214 903 16
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 26 July 2023
The Portuguese embassy in Maputo stands at Av. Julius Nyerere 720 / 730, Maputo, in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. Portugal requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the Portuguese embassy in Maputo
| Monday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mozambique
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
The Portuguese embassy in Maputo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Portugal visa for Mozambican citizens
MozambiquePortugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of Mozambique
PortugalMozambique Visa-free, 30 days Mozambique visa for citizens of Portugal
Portugal requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Portugal.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,638 | 10,826 | 812 | 7.0% | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 14,427 | 13,347 | 684 | 4.9% | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 13,000 | 11,288 | 1,712 | 13.2% | 21.6% |
Portugal’s visa offices in Mozambique, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Maputo (this office) | 13,000 | 13.2% |
| Beira | 1,574 | 15.2% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy in Maputo received 13,000 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11,288. 1,712 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 13.2%. In 2024 it had been 4.9%: the rate rose by 8.3 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 10% compared with 2024 (14,427).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.9% (2024) to 13.2% (2025).
Portugal issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Mozambique; this office handled 89% of their 14,574 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Beira 15.2%, which makes Maputo the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Mozambique, 14.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Portugal’s rate worldwide was 23.3%. Portugal received the largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 21.6% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Mozambique.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate of Monaco in MaputoAvenida Julius Nyerere 760, Maputo
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High Commission of South Africa in MaputoAvenida Eduardo Mondlane 41, Maputo
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Honorary Consulate of Lithuania in MaputoAvenida Eduardo Mondlane 303, Maputo
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Embassy of Algeria in MaputoRua de Mukumbura, Maputo
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Embassy of Vietnam in MaputoAvenida Francisco Orlando Magumbwe 1026/1048, Maputo
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Embassy of Sweden in MaputoAv. Julius Nyerere 1128, C.P. 338 Maputo
Portugal’s other missions in Mozambique
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- Consulate of Portugal in Maputo
Avenida Mao Tsé Tung, Maputo
All missions of Portugal in Mozambique (3)
Besides the Portuguese embassy in Maputo, Portugal has 2 other missions in Mozambique. Consulates: Beira and Maputo. Mozambique in turn has 2 missions in Portugal, its embassy being in Lisbon.
Good to know
About the Portuguese embassy in Maputo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Portugal in Maputo.
Address and contact
Address: Av. Julius Nyerere 720 / 730, Maputo. The record for the Portuguese embassy in Maputo includes a phone number and an official website.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Mozambique
No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Mozambique, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the Portuguese embassy in Maputo is closed
Expect the Portuguese embassy in Maputo to be shut on Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Dia de Ano Novo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, a holiday in Portugal.
Before visiting the Portuguese embassy in Maputo
Current procedures for the Portuguese embassy in Maputo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Portuguese embassy in Maputo
Within 1 km of the Portuguese embassy in Maputo there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Portuguese Embassy in Maputo?
The Portuguese embassy in Maputo is at Av. Julius Nyerere 720 / 730, Maputo.
What are the opening hours of the Portuguese Embassy in Maputo?
The Portuguese embassy in Maputo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Portuguese Embassy in Maputo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Portuguese embassy in Maputo do not include Saturday.
When is the Portuguese Embassy in Maputo closed?
The Portuguese embassy in Maputo closes on Mozambique’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Portugal.
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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