The Honorary Consulate of the Gambia in Lisbon represents Gambian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Gambian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal).
Contact Details
| Address | Av. do Atlântico n.º 16, Edifício Panorâmico 6º - sala 1, 1990-100 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 961 700 233 |
| info@gambiaconsulate.pt consulmeneza@gambiaconsulate.pt |
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| Head of Mission | Tiago Trigo de Menezes Leal, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Av. do Atlântico n.º 16, Edifício Panorâmico 6º - sala 1, 1990-100 Lisbon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lisbon do?
This honorary office looks after Gambian interests in Lisbon. Tiago Trigo de Menezes Leal holds the post, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +351 961 700 233 and e-mail info@gambiaconsulate.pt.
Portuguese citizens need a visa for the Gambia, which can be obtained on arrival. Details: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Portuguese).
Which Gambian office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Gambian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal).
Note: The Gambia has no resident embassy in Lisbon; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Portugal.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Portuguese public holidays and on the Gambia’s national day (18 February). Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Gambian missions in Portugal
- Paris – Embassy of the Gambia (accredited to Portugal, no resident embassy in Lisbon)
- Lisbon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – the Gambia in Lisbon
Where do I renew my Gambian passport if I live near Lisbon?
Gambian passports are issued through the Gambian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal), not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Gambian honorary consul in Lisbon?
By phone on +351 961 700 233 or by e-mail to info@gambiaconsulate.pt.
Who is the Gambian honorary consul in Lisbon?
Tiago Trigo de Menezes Leal, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
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 Gambia (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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