Embassy of the United States Lisbon, Portugal

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, the U.S. Consulate in Ponta Delgada, Azores, and the U.S. Consular Agency in Funchal provide consular services to American tourists that visit Portugal and to U.S. citizens who are residing in Portuguese territory. To stay updated with information for U.S. Citizens, like us on Facebook.

Emergency Contact Information

In an emergency involving an American citizen after normal business hours, please contact the Embassy by calling the main switchboard at 21-727-3300 and press “0” to speak directly to an Embassy official.

You must make an appointment online to be allowed entry into the consular section for routine (non-emergency) services. If you can conduct your business by mail or online, please do so.

General Contact Information

American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Lisbon
Av. das Forças Armadas, Sete-Rios
1600-081 Lisbon, Portugal
E-mail: conslisbon@state.gov
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmCitsinPortugal
Tel: 21-770-2122
Metro: Jardim Zoológico, Linha Azul (Blue Line)
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Hours of Operation

Open Monday through Thursday for routine services by appointment only. Make an appointment here. Public Phone Hours: 8 to 12 p.m. and 1.30 to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday The Embassy is closed for certain Portuguese and American holidays.

Services Provided

The American Citizen Services Unit handles a wide variety of services. The unit issues emergency passports, processes passport applications, provides notarial services, voting information, and documents births and deaths of Americans in Portugal. It also assists travelers in distress; for example, in acquiring funds from home, arranging for medical care, or assisting Americans who are arrested or incarcerated in Portugal.

Please allow several hours per appointment - while we make every effort to provide efficient service, unanticipated emergencies can occur at anytime and there may be inevitable delays in providing services.

Payment

Consular fees can only be paid with cash (Euros or US Dollars) or credit card. Multibanco and private checks are not acceptable.

Appointment System

American citizens and other clients need to make an appointment to apply for or renew passports, obtain Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, apply for extra visa pages in U.S. passports, obtain notarial services, or to seek general advice. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday. For details, or to make an appointment, please access our appointment page.

Security at the Embassy

For security reasons do not bring luggage such as large backpacks, laptop computers or large cameras. Security guards will hold small tourist cameras and cellular phones until your departure. There is no storage available for other items – please do not bring them to the Embassy.