British Embassy in Lisbon
Embassy 
United Kingdom Lisbon, Portugal
- Address
- Rua de São Bernardo 33, 1249-082 Lisboa
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +351 21 392 4021
Head of mission: Lisa Bandari
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Portugal is in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, at Rua de São Bernardo 33, 1249-082 Lisboa. Portuguese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Lisbon
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Lisbon is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Portuguese citizens
PortugalUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Portugal
United KingdomPortugal Visa-free, 90 days Portugal visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Portuguese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Lisbon.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Sweden in LisbonRua Miguel Lupi 12, 1249-077 Lissabon
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Embassy of Switzerland in LisbonEmbaixada da Suíça em Portugal, Travessa do Jardim, no. 17, 1350-185 Lisboa, Lisbon
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in LisbonPraça do Príncipe Real 15;16;17, 1269-127 Lisbon
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Embassy of Finland in LisbonRua do Possolo 76, 1350-251 Lisboa
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Embassy of Denmark in LisbonRua Castilho 14, 1269-077 Lisboa
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Embassy of Romania in LisbonRua de São Caetano 5, 1200-828 Lisboa
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Portugal
- Consular Agency of the United Kingdom in Portimão
Avenida Guanaré, 8501-915 Portimão
The British embassy in Lisbon is one of 2 missions of the United Kingdom in Portugal. Consulates: Portimão. Portugal in turn has 5 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Lisbon
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Lisbon. The head of mission on record is Lisa Bandari.
Address and contact
Address: Rua de São Bernardo 33, 1249-082 Lisboa. The record for the British embassy in Lisbon includes an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Portugal
No visa is needed by British citizens for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Lisbon is closed
Expect the British embassy in Lisbon to be shut on Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British embassy in Lisbon
Current procedures for the British embassy in Lisbon, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Lisbon
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Lisbon there are 9 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Lisbon?
The British embassy in Lisbon is at Rua de São Bernardo 33, 1249-082 Lisboa.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Lisbon?
The British embassy in Lisbon is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Lisbon open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Lisbon include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Lisbon closed?
The British embassy in Lisbon closes on Portugal’s public holidays, the next being Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Portuguese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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