Brazil Consulate General Lisbon

Who does the Brazilian consulate general in Lisbon serve?

Brazil runs this consulate general for its citizens in Portugal. The office is headed by Consul General Alessandro Warley Candeas, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Brazil runs 3 career consular posts in Portugal, also in Porto and Faro. According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry, the consulate general is responsible for the districts of Lisbon, Castelo Branco, Leiria, Portalegre, Santarém and Setúbal (except the municipalities of Alcácer do Sal, Grândola, Santiago do Cacém and Sines), and the autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira.

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Brazilian authorities ask for:

Brazilian passport (application at a consulate)

• Fill in the online passport request form (RER) on the Foreign Ministry site and bring the signed receipt
• Many consulates first check your documents online (e-consular) before you book an appointment
• Original documents – photocopies are generally not accepted
• Your current passport or one expired less than 2 years ago, or another valid Brazilian ID (RG, CNH)
• Proof of Brazilian nationality (Brazilian birth or marriage certificate; consular birth registration for those born abroad)
• CPF number – mandatory for every applicant since January 2024
• Men aged 18–45: military documents; citizens aged 18–70: electoral clearance certificate (certidão de quitação eleitoral)
• A recent colour photo as specified by the consulate

Sources: Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport requested at a consulate (gov.br), Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport (gov.br) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only. Appointments are booked through the e-consular system.

Travelling from Portugal to Brazil

Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Brazil (up to 90 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.

Other consulates and embassies in Lisbon serve

108 other countries are represented in Lisbon serve, among them: Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Canada (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Dominican Republic (honorary), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), El Salvador (honorary), Equatorial Guinea (embassy). The full list of all 109 missions is on the overview page for Portugal.

Closing days

The consulate general is normally closed on Portuguese public holidays and on Brazil’s national day (7 September). Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure.

Emergency assistance

In Portugal, the emergency number is 112. Portuguese citizens who need help in Brazil can contact the Consular Emergency Office (Gabinete de Emergência Consular) of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon on +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472.

Brazilian missions in Portugal

Brazil in Portugal

The nearest other Brazilian office is the Embassy in Lisbon, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Lisbon.

• Lisbon (same city) – Embassy of Brazil
• Faro (220 km) – Consulate General
• Lisbon – Consulate General (this page)
• Porto (280 km) – Consulate General
• Vilamoura (200 km) – Honorary Consulate