Portuguese Consulate General in Geneva
Consulate General 
Portugal Geneva, Switzerland
- Address
- Route de Ferney 220, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
- Phone
- +41 22 791 76 36
- mail@cggen.dgaccp.pt
- Fax
- +41 22 788 16 78
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 14 May 2026
Portugal’s consulate general in Geneva has its offices at Route de Ferney 220, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, while Portugal’s embassy is in Bern, about 129 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:30. Within 1 km there are 5 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva
| Monday | 08:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
The Portuguese consulate general in Geneva is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:30.
Portugal visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandPortugal Visa-free Portugal visa for citizens of Switzerland
PortugalSwitzerland Visa-free Switzerland visa for citizens of Portugal
Swiss citizens need no visa for Portugal: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2 | – |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
2025 figures: 2 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Portugal’s consulate general in Geneva, and 1 visas were issued. Applications fell by 78% compared with 2024 (9).
Across all Schengen consulates in Switzerland, 12.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Portugal’s rate worldwide was 23.3%. Portugal received the 7th largest number of applications of the 9 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Switzerland.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Mission of Poland in GenevaL'Ancienne-Route 15, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
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Mission of Czech Republic in GenevaChemin Louis-Dunant 17, 1211 Genève
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Mission of Bulgaria in GenevaChemin des Crêts-de-Pregny 16, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
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Mission of Slovakia in GenevaL'Ancienne-Route 9, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
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Embassy of Cambodia in GenevaChemin Taverney 3, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Portugal’s other missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of Portugal in Bern
Weltpoststrasse 20, 3015 Bern
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- Mission of Portugal in Geneva
Rue de Moillebeau 58, 1209 Genève
All missions of Portugal in Switzerland (5)
For matters it cannot handle, the Portuguese embassy in Bern (129 km) is responsible. Besides the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva, Portugal has 4 other missions in Switzerland. Consulates: Zurich and Lugano. Switzerland in turn has 4 missions in Portugal, its embassy being in Lisbon.
Good to know
About the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Portugal in Geneva. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Route de Ferney 220, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex. The record for the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva is closed
The next closures of the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva for public holidays in Switzerland are Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Before visiting the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva
Current procedures for the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva
Within 1 km of the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Portuguese Consulate General in Geneva?
The Portuguese consulate general in Geneva is at Route de Ferney 220, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
What are the opening hours of the Portuguese Consulate General in Geneva?
The Portuguese consulate general in Geneva is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:30.
Is the Portuguese Consulate General in Geneva open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva do not include Saturday.
When is the Portuguese Consulate General in Geneva closed?
The Portuguese consulate general in Geneva closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Portugal.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Swiss citizens need no visa for Portugal: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Switzerland?
The Portuguese embassy is in Bern, about 129 km from the Portuguese consulate general in Geneva.
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