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US Embassy & Consulates in Portugal

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

In Portugal, the United States has an embassy in Lisbon and a consulate in Ponta Delgada. Portuguese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Portugal

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Portugal

US Embassy in Lisbon

At Avenida das Forças Armadas 133, 1600-081 Lisboa, the US embassy represents the United States towards Portugal. Its phone number and website are on its page.

US consulates in Portugal

The United States also has a consulate in Ponta Delgada; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

United States visa for Portuguese citizens

PortugalUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Portugal

United StatesPortugal Visa-free, 90 days Portugal visa for citizens of the United States

United States visa requirements for citizens of Portugal

  • ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
  • Fee: US$41
  • 2 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Portuguese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.

Portugal’s missions in the United States

Missions of Portugal in the United States (2)

In return, Portugal has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Portugal

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Portugal.

Travel to Portugal for US citizens

US citizens do not need a visa for Portugal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Portugal, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When US missions in Portugal are closed

US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Portugal?

The US embassy is in Lisbon, at Avenida das Forças Armadas 133, 1600-081 Lisboa.

Does the United States have consulates in Portugal?

Yes, the United States has a consulate in Ponta Delgada.

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for the United States?

Before flying to the United States, Portuguese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Do US citizens need a visa for Portugal?

US citizens do not need a visa for Portugal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Does Portugal have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Portugal has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.