Embassy of South Africa in Lisbon
Today 08:00–12:30, 13:15–16:30- Address
- Avenida Luís Bívar 10, 1069-024 Lisboa
- Phone
- +351 21 319 22 00
- Website
- embaixada-africadosul.pt
South Africa
Portugal
South African Embassy & Consulates in Portugal
- 1 embassy
- 3 honorary consulates
South Africa is represented in Portugal by 4 missions: an embassy in Lisbon and 3 honorary consulates in Ribeira Brava and Porto. No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: South Africa’s 4 missions in Portugal
Map: South Africa’s 4 missions in Portugal
South African Embassy in Lisbon
South Africa has its embassy in Lisbon, the capital; the address on record is Avenida Luís Bívar 10, 1069-024 Lisboa. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African honorary consulates in Portugal
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Ribeira Brava
ACIN Group, ER 104, No 42 A, 9350-203, Ribeira Brava
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro)
Rua 5 de Outubro 420, 428, Maia
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South Africa has 3 honorary consulates in Portugal, in Ribeira Brava and Porto; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
South Africa visa for Portuguese citizens
PortugalSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Portugal
South AfricaPortugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of South Africa
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Portugal’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Portugal in South Africa (2)
In return, Portugal has 2 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Portugal
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 4 of them are in Portugal.
Travel to Portugal for South African citizens
Portugal requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Portugal, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in Portugal are closed
South African missions in Portugal close 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Portugal?
The South African embassy is in Lisbon, at Avenida Luís Bívar 10, 1069-024 Lisboa.
Does South Africa have consulates in Portugal?
No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 3 honorary consulates in Ribeira Brava and Porto.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Portuguese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Portugal have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Portugal has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 1 other mission in South Africa.