Embassy of Portugal in Washington, D.C., United States

Address

Contact

Phone

• (202) 350-5400
• (202) 332-3007

Fax

(202) 462-3726

Fax

(202) 387-2768 (consular section)

Email

info.washington@mne.pt

Email

sconsular.washington@mne.pt

Website

washingtondc.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/en ↗

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Office hours

Closed: Saturday, Sunday

Consular services

• Process passport applications
• Process visa applications
• Notarize certain documents
• Legalization of documents
• Issuing emergency travel documents
• Register marriages, births, and deaths
• Power of attorney
• Authentication of documents
• Consular registration
• Citizen card
• Voter registration

Visa

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Portugal.

• Temporary stay visas (less than a year) Work (seasonal work, independent work, highly qualified activity, professorial activity, etc.) Study and Research Professional training, internship, or volunteer work Health (Medical treatment, accompanying a family member undergoing medical treatment, etc.) Youth Mobility - International Agreements (study programs, student exchange, etc.) Exceptional reasons Religious purposes
• Work (seasonal work, independent work, highly qualified activity, professorial activity, etc.)
• Study and Research
• Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
• Health (Medical treatment, accompanying a family member undergoing medical treatment, etc.)
• Youth Mobility - International Agreements (study programs, student exchange, etc.)
• Exceptional reasons
• Religious purposes
• Residency visas (over one year) Work (subordinate work, independent work, entrepreneurs, higher education teaching, etc.) Study and Research Professional training, internship, or volunteer work Residency visa for family reunification purposes Flexed Residency (Residency visa for retirement purposes, religious purposes, etc.)
• Work (subordinate work, independent work, entrepreneurs, higher education teaching, etc.)
• Study and Research
• Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
• Residency visa for family reunification purposes
• Flexed Residency (Residency visa for retirement purposes, religious purposes, etc.)

Holidays observed

• November 26Thanksgiving Day
• December 1Restoration of Independence
• December 8Immaculate Conception
• December 25Christmas Day

Nearby landmarks

• Dupont Circle 0.13 miles away
  A historic district known for its unique roundabout and vibrant cultural scene.
• The White House 0.95 miles away
  The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.
• The Kennedy Center 1.06 miles away
  A performing arts center hosting world-class theater, opera, and music performances.
• Georgetown Waterfront Park 1.16 miles away
  A riverside park offering stunning views of the Potomac River.
• Lincoln Memorial 1.41 miles away
  A national memorial honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
• Washington Monument 1.49 miles away
  A historic obelisk commemorating George Washington, the first President of the United States.
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 22.28 miles away
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 27.32 miles away