Dominican nationals in and around Ponta Delgada can turn to the Honorary Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Ponta Delgada for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Lado Sul da Matriz, 68/9, 9500-118 Ponta Delgada, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 296 472 990 +351 912 223 346 |
| Fax | +351 296 472 992 |
| cbotelho@amism.pt casvas@gmail.com |
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| Head of Mission | Carlos Alberto Soares de Vilhena de Andrade Botelho, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Lado Sul da Matriz, 68/9, 9500-118 Ponta Delgada.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Ponta Delgada do?
This honorary office looks after Dominican interests in Ponta Delgada. Carlos Alberto Soares de Vilhena de Andrade Botelho holds the post, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. The quickest way to reach the office: call +351 296 472 990 and e-mail cbotelho@amism.pt.
The office is located in the Azores. The Dominican embassy is in Lisbon, on the mainland.
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in the Dominican Republic (up to 30 days), according to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. Details: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Portuguese).
Which Dominican office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Dominican citizens contact the Dominican Embassy in Lisbon.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Portugal, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Good Friday, Corpus Christi and the Immaculate Conception (8 December) as well as on the Dominican national day, 27 February. The Azores also observe their regional holiday on Whit Monday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is the Dominican Republic represented in Portugal?
- Lisbon – Embassy of the Dominican Republic
- Lisbon – Honorary Consulate
- Ponta Delgada – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Ponta Delgada
Where do I renew my Dominican passport if I live near Ponta Delgada?
Passport applications go to the Dominican Embassy in Lisbon; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Dominican honorary consul in Ponta Delgada?
By phone on +351 296 472 990 or by e-mail to cbotelho@amism.pt.
Who runs the Dominican honorary office in Ponta Delgada?
Carlos Alberto Soares de Vilhena de Andrade Botelho, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
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 the Dominican Republic (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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