Congolese nationals in and around Vila Real de Santo António can turn to the Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Vila Real de Santo António for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Av. da República, nº 6 – 2º B, 8900-202 Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 353 3929 +351 21 096 6714 |
| Head of Mission | Francisco José da Silva Celorico de Palma, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Av. da República, nº 6 – 2º B, 8900-202 Vila Real de Santo António.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Vila Real de Santo António do?
In Vila Real de Santo António, Congolese citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Portuguese Foreign Ministry is Francisco José da Silva Celorico de Palma. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +351 21 353 3929.
Vila Real de Santo António is in the Algarve (Faro district).
Portuguese citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Portuguese).
Which Congolese office issues passports and visas?
the Congolese Embassy in Lisbon is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
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); the Congolese national day (30 June) usually means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Portugal
- Lisbon – Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Vila Real de Santo António – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Vila Real de Santo António
Where do I renew my Congolese passport if I live near Vila Real de Santo António?
Congolese passports are issued through the Congolese Embassy in Lisbon, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Vila Real de Santo António honorary office of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
By phone on +351 21 353 3929.
Who runs the Congolese honorary office in Vila Real de Santo António?
Francisco José da Silva Celorico de Palma, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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