As Egypt’s diplomatic representation in Portugal, the Embassy of Egypt in Lisbon handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Av. Dom Vasco da Gama, 8, 1400-128 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 301 8301 |
| Fax | +351 21 301 7909 |
| egyptembassyportugal@net.novis.pt | |
| Head of Mission | Tarek Fathi Mohamed Tayel, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 July |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy and its network in Portugal
The ambassador is Tarek Fathi Mohamed Tayel, who presented credentials to the President of Portugal on 5 January 2026.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Egyptian authorities ask for:
Issuing or renewing an Egyptian passport abroad
- Personal appearance is mandatory for applicants over 15
- Valid Egyptian national ID card and a copy (without it the passport is issued for 3 years only)
- Original and copy of your current passport
- Four recent photos, 4 × 6 cm, white background
- Men aged 29 or over: military status document (e.g. exemption or service certificate, or a letter from the Egyptian military attaché)
- Divorced or widowed women: the authenticated divorce or death record
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt – issuance or renewal of passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Visa and entry information for Portuguese citizens
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Egypt, which can be obtained on arrival (up to 30 days). 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 Portugal
108 other countries are represented in Portugal, among them: El Salvador (embassy), El Salvador (honorary), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gambia (honorary), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Guinea (consulate general), Guinea-Bissau (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy). The full list of all 109 missions is on the overview page for Portugal.
Closing days
Like most offices in Portugal, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Good Friday, Corpus Christi and the Immaculate Conception (8 December) as well as on the Egyptian national day, 23 July. 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 Egypt 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.
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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 Egypt (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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