How to submit visa application at the Portugal Embassy

If the travel requirements of the applicant demand submission documents, they must be submitted by visiting Portugal visa application centre at 1025 Vermont Ave NW, St# 200, Washington DC 20005, In the case of an Portugal e visa, a visit is not mandatory to the Embassy, Consulate, or Portugal authorised visa agent.

To know more, please visit: https://www.vfsglobal.com/Portugal/USA/how-to-apply.html

The Portugal Embassy is in Washington DC, with Domingos Fezas Vital serving as the Ambassador. The Embassy offers many services to the Portugal Citizen in the United States, such as the Portugal passport renewal, attestation certificates, emergency certificates, etc.

2012 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20036
Tel: 202-350-5400, 202-332-3007
Email: info.washington@mne.pt ,  sconsular.washington@mne.pt

To know more, please visit: https://www.washingtondc.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt/en/

What are the primary tasks performed by the Embassy/Consulate of Portugal located in Washington DC, USA?

The Embassy/Consulate assists travelers from the United States to Portugal, and citizens traveling from Portugal to the United States. It also plays a significant role in an educational exchange program sponsored by the Portugal government. To allow for more ease of use and access, the Embassy/Consulate has established multiple Consulates across the country to offer services seamlessly.

What type of passport services are provided by the Portugal Embassy/Consulate?

The primary purposes of travel to the United States by Portugal nationals are tourism, higher education, employment, and other activities (such as parents visiting children, business events, etc.). In the United States, any foreign resident needs to possess a valid travel document, or the traveler will be deported to their home country. If the travel documents, such as a passport, expired, or were lost, the Embassy would work to provide new records to the traveler.

How many Portugal Consulates/Embassy is in the United States to serve travelers?

The Portugal Embassy in Washington DC (address listed above) along with Seventeen Consulates/Embassy spread across the country aid travelers to and from Portugal.

Consulate General of Portugal – Boston  

31 St. James Avenue, 3 rd. Floor, Suite 350

Boston, MA, 02116

Consulate General of Portugal – New York

866 2nd Avenue, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10017

Consulate General of Portugal – Newark

One Riverfront Plaza, Suite 40

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Consulate General of Portugal – San Francisco

3298, Washington Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

Consulate of Portugal – New Bedford

628 Pleasant St., Room 204

New Bedford Massachusetts 02740

Vice Consulate of Portugal – Providence

56 Pine St. Hanley Bldg., 6th Floor

Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2819

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Chicago

10 S. Wacker Drive 28th

Chicago IL 60606

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Honolulu

P.O. Box 1661,

Honolulu, HI 96806

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Houston

721 Buckingham Dr,

Houston, TX 77024

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Indianapolis

One American Square Suite 2500

Indianapolis, Indiana 46282

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Los Angeles

11903 Ashworth Street,

Artesia, CA 90701

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Palm Coast

145 City Place, Suite 300

Palm Coast, FL 32164

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – New Orleans

Bank One Center 201 St. Charles Av.

New Orleans, LA 70170-5100

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – San Diego

3336 Macaulay St.

San Diego, CA, 92106

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Phoenix

2415 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 700

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Tulare

1418 Clarete Avenue

Tulare, CA 93274

Honorary Consulate of Portugal – Hartford

3 Union Street, Naugatuck

Waterbury, CT 06770

Does a Consulate operate out of Washington DC Consulate/Embassy?

There is no separate consular address in Washington DC. Both Embassy and Consular service office located in the same address

Can a traveler collect travel documents from the Portugal Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

No. You must visit Portugal visa application centre at 1025 Vermont Ave NW, St# 200, Washington DC 20005, to collect the documents. For Portugal electronic visa, you do not require to visit.

What are the hours of operation of the Portugal Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Portugal Embassy working hours are (Monday – Thursday) 08:30 AM to 3:00 PM EST (Friday) 09:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST.

What days is the Embassy/Consulate open?

The Portugal Embassy/Consulate operates Monday through Friday and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Are there any jurisdictional restrictions regarding services from the Portugal Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

Yes, only people residing in the states under consular control of Portugal Embassy, Washington DC, are eligible for services like the issue of Portugal passport and visa services.

Which states are coming under the jurisdiction of the Portugal Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

The Washington DC Embassy covers the following states and territories: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee State, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin State, Washington, D.C. and District of Columbia.

Is there an emergency phone number to reach the Washington DC Consulate/Embassy?

For any emergency consular services, please contact number 202-257-4152. The number is available during weekends and other Embassy holidays.

What cultural activities are supported by the Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

The Embassy works to promote Portugal’s arts and culture. Regarding cultural matters, please use https://www.washingtondc.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt/en/about-portugal/portuguese-culture-and-language

Is there a FAQ related to the Embassy and Consulates?

Visa Related FAQ:

https://www.vfsglobal.com/Portugal/USA/faqs.html

What is the Visa-Free Score of Portugal Passports?

Portugal passports accumulate points to every visa-free nation that determines enter without obtaining a visa or to get an arrival visa.  

 To explore more details about Portugal Visa-Free Score, check out: https://www.passportindex.org/passport/portugal/