Angolan nationals in and around Coimbra can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Angola in Coimbra for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua Santa Clara, Lote F, Banhos Secos – Santa Clara, Apartado 5040, 3041-901 Coimbra, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 239 801 470 +351 912 217 070 |
| Fax | +351 239 801 479 |
| lsimoes@grupo-as.net | |
| Head of Mission | Luís Guilherme Godinho Simões, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rua Santa Clara, Lote F, Banhos Secos – Santa Clara, Apartado 5040, 3041-901 Coimbra.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Coimbra do?
This honorary office looks after Angolan interests in Coimbra. Luís Guilherme Godinho Simões holds the post, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +351 239 801 470 and e-mail lsimoes@grupo-as.net.
Coimbra is in the Coimbra district. The embassy in Lisbon is roughly 175 km away.
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Angola (up to 30 days), according to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Portuguese); check it before booking.
Which Angolan office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Angolan Embassy in Lisbon or one of the consulates in Lisbon and Porto.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Portuguese holidays such as Freedom Day (25 April), Portugal Day (10 June) and Republic Day (5 October) as well as on the Angolan national day, 11 November. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Angola represented in Portugal?
- Lisbon – Embassy of Angola
- Lisbon – Consulate General
- Porto – Consulate General
- Coimbra – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Coimbra office
Where do I renew my Angolan passport if I live near Coimbra?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Angolan Embassy in Lisbon or one of the consulates in Lisbon and Porto.
How do I contact the Angolan honorary consul in Coimbra?
By phone on +351 239 801 470 or by e-mail to lsimoes@grupo-as.net.
Who runs the Angolan honorary office in Coimbra?
Luís Guilherme Godinho Simões, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Angola?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corpo Diplomático acreditado em Lisboa (July 2026), Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Angola (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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