Brazil Consulate General Porto

Before your visit

• Appointment: visits by appointment only, according to the consulate general’s official website (checked October 2026).

Who does the Brazilian consulate general in Porto serve?

Brazil runs this consulate general for its citizens in Portugal. According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry, Maria Stela Pompeu Brasil Frota heads the office as consul general. Brazil runs 3 career consular posts in Portugal, also in Lisbon and Faro. According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry, the consulate general is responsible for the districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Vila Real, Bragança, Guarda, Viseu, Aveiro and Coimbra. Distance to the Brazilian Embassy in Lisbon: about 275 km.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Brazilian sources:

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. All services are booked exclusively through the e-consular system.

Visa and entry information for Portuguese citizens

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 Porto serve

38 other countries are represented in Porto serve, among them: Cabo Verde (honorary), Chile (honorary), Colombia (honorary), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Germany (honorary), Greece (honorary), Guatemala (honorary), Indonesia (honorary), Israel (honorary), Italy (honorary), Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Mexico (honorary), Montenegro (honorary), Morocco (honorary), Mozambique (consulate). The full list of all 39 missions is on the overview page for Portugal.

Closing days

Expect the consulate general 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 Brazilian national day, 7 September. In Porto, St John’s Day (24 June) is a municipal holiday.

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.

Where else is Brazil represented in Portugal?

Brazil in Portugal

Measured in a straight line from Porto, the nearest other Brazilian office is the Consulate General in Lisbon (about 280 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Porto.

• Lisbon (280 km) – Embassy of Brazil
• Faro (460 km) – Consulate General
• Lisbon (280 km) – Consulate General
• Porto – Consulate General (this page)
• Vilamoura (460 km) – Honorary Consulate