Cabo Verdean nationals in and around Porto can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Cabo Verde in Porto for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua da Boavista, nº 17, 4050-107 Porto, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 22 203 1077 |
| Fax | +351 22 208 8346 |
| consuladocv.porto@clix.pt | |
| Head of Mission | Carlos Manuel Santos Machado, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:30 - 16:30 |
Opening hours according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rua da Boavista, nº 17, 4050-107 Porto.
- When it is open: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 16:30.
What does the honorary consul in Porto do?
This honorary office looks after Cabo Verdean interests in Porto. The honorary consul listed by the Portuguese Foreign Ministry is Carlos Manuel Santos Machado. The Portuguese Foreign Ministry lists office hours (Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–16:30); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +351 22 203 1077 and e-mail consuladocv.porto@clix.pt.
The office is located in the Porto district. Distance to the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Lisbon: about 275 km.
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Cabo Verde (up to 30 days), but must register or obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Portuguese); check it before booking.
Which Cabo Verdean office issues passports and visas?
the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Lisbon is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
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); the Cabo Verdean national day (5 July) usually means a closure too. In Porto, St John’s Day (24 June) is a municipal holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Cabo Verde’s offices in Portugal
- Lisbon – Embassy of Cabo Verde
- Angra do Heroísmo – Honorary Consulate
- Coimbra – Honorary Consulate
- Portimão – Honorary Consulate
- Porto – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Setúbal – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Cabo Verdean honorary consul in Porto
Where do I renew my Cabo Verdean passport if I live near Porto?
For a new Cabo Verdean passport, contact the Cabo Verdean Embassy in Lisbon.
How can I reach the Porto honorary office of Cabo Verde?
By phone on +351 22 203 1077 or by e-mail to consuladocv.porto@clix.pt.
Who runs the Cabo Verdean honorary office in Porto?
Carlos Manuel Santos Machado, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do I need a visa for Cabo Verde with a Portuguese passport?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation or online pre-registration is required before departure.
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 Cabo Verde (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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