South African Honorary Consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro)
Honorary Consulate South Africa Porto, Portugal
- Address
- Rua 5 de Outubro 420, 428, Maia
- Phone
- +351 917 716 070
- Website
- embaixada-africadosul.pt
Head of mission: D Schneider
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 24 December 2025
At Rua 5 de Outubro 420, 428, Maia, an honorary consul represents South Africa; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports. It is listed as open 2 days a week, 09:00–12:00. Portuguese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro)
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) is listed as open 2 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
South Africa visa for Portuguese citizens
Portugal
South Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Portugal
South Africa
Portugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of South Africa
Portuguese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
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South Africa’s other missions in Portugal
- Embassy of South Africa in Lisbon
Avenida Luís Bívar 10, 1069-024 Lisboa
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Ribeira Brava
ACIN Group, ER 104, No 42 A, 9350-203, Ribeira Brava
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All missions of South Africa in Portugal (4)
For matters it cannot handle, the South African embassy in Lisbon (281 km) is responsible. The South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) is one of 4 missions of South Africa in Portugal. Honorary consulates: Ribeira Brava and Porto. Portugal in turn has 2 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro)
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro). It is headed by D Schneider, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Rua 5 de Outubro 420, 428, Maia. The record for the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Portugal
Portugal requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) is closed
The next closures of the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) for public holidays in Portugal are Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição) on Tuesday 8 December 2026; it may also close for Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro)
Current procedures for the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro), including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Honorary Consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro)?
The South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) is at Rua 5 de Outubro 420, 428, Maia.
What are the opening hours of the South African Honorary Consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro)?
The South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) is listed as open 2 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
Is the South African Honorary Consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) do not include Saturday.
When is the South African Honorary Consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) closed?
The South African honorary consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) 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 South Africa.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Portuguese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can the South African Honorary Consulate in Porto (Rua 5 de Outubro) issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Porto turn to the South African embassy in Lisbon or a career consulate of South Africa.
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