Portugal

Embassies and consulates in Portugal

embassies in Lisbon

Portugal hosts 134 foreign missions from 86 countries: 84 embassies, 23 consulates and 27 honorary consulates. All 84 embassies are in the capital, Lisbon. Consulates are also found in Porto, Funchal and Ponta Delgada.

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Portugal

Capital
Lisbon
Population
10,804,871
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+351
Languages
Portuguese, Mirandese
  • 134missions
  • 84embassies
  • 23consulates
  • 27honorary consulates
Visa-free: 121 destinations#19 in the world

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All missions in Portugal

Other cities in Portugal

Outside Lisbon, missions are found in Porto (21), Funchal (7), Ponta Delgada (7), Faro (3), Albufeira (2), Portimão (1), Lagos (1) and Vila Real (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Germany 6
  2. Spain 5
  3. Italy 5
  4. Brazil 4
  5. Switzerland 4
  6. South Africa 4
  7. Angola 3
  8. Canada 3
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Visa rules for Portugal

How the world’s passports enter Portugal198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Portugal visa guide · 25 visa types

Visa rules

Portugal belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Portugal. As a Schengen state, Portugal counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Portugal

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)4,9693,516
Student (F, M)856811
Exchange (J)704580
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1,3291,517
Transit and crew (C, D)3,1461,637
Diplomatic and official (A, G)458448
Fiancé(e) (K)5331
Other21
Total11,5178,541
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)7.9%8.2%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,541 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Portugal, the 87th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 41%, transit and crew visas 19% and work and treaty visas 18%. That is 26% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (11,517).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Portugal received 3,264, 4% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 8.2% for citizens of Portugal in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 7.9%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Portugal

Portugal’s own missions abroad

Portugal’s embassies abroad (156)

Portugal itself has 156 missions abroad, in 81 countries. Its largest networks are in France (18), Spain (9), Brazil (7), Germany (7) and Australia (5).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Portugal

  • Restoration of Independence

    Tuesday

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 84 embassies are in the capital, Lisbon. Germany has the most missions in Portugal, 6, followed by Spain (5), Italy (5), Brazil (4) and Switzerland (4).

Travel advice for Portugal

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Portugal: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Portugal?

Germany, with 6 missions, followed by Spain (5).

Do I need a visa for Portugal?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Portugal; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Portugal closed?

On Portugal’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Is Portugal in the Schengen area?

Yes. Portugal is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.