- Address
- Avenida Luís Bívar 18, Lisboa
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Apostolic Nunciature in Portugal
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In Portugal, the Holy See has an apostolic nunciature in Lisbon. The Holy See admits Portuguese citizens without a visa.
Apostolic Nunciature in Lisbon
The Holy See has its apostolic nunciature in Lisbon, the capital; the address on record is Avenida Luís Bívar 18, Lisboa.
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Portuguese citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.
Portugal’s missions in the Holy See
Portugal has no mission in the Holy See on record; Portuguese citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
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The Holy See in Portugal
Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Portugal.
Travel to Portugal for citizens of the Holy See
Portugal admits citizens of the Holy See without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Portugal is closed
The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Portugal closes on Portugal’s public holidays, the next being Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Portugal?
The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Lisbon, at Avenida Luís Bívar 18, Lisboa.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Portuguese citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal admits citizens of the Holy See without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Portugal have an embassy in the Holy See?
No mission of Portugal in the Holy See is on record.