As Germany’s diplomatic representation in Portugal, the Embassy of Germany in Lisbon handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 38, 1169-043 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 881 0210 |
| Fax | +351 21 885 3846 |
| info@lissabon.diplo.de | |
| Website | www.lissabon.diplo.de |
| Head of Mission | Daniela Schlegel, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: public opening hours, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Chancery hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–17:00; Friday 07:45–14:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the German Embassy?
According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry, Germany is represented by Ambassador Daniela Schlegel (credentials presented 1 September 2025). Three honorary consulates – in Funchal, Lagos and Porto – support German citizens outside the capital.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the German authorities ask for:
German passport (application abroad)
- Apply at the German mission for your place of residence – some embassies and consulates do not handle passports, so check its website first
- Personal appearance is required: fingerprints are taken, so postal applications and proxies are not possible
- Biometric passport photos that meet the official requirements
- Application form, fee and appointment booking: see the website of the responsible mission
- Some honorary consuls accept passport applications and forward them for an extra fee
Lost passport – travel document for the return trip
- The consular section can issue a Reiseausweis als Passersatz (passport substitute) for the return to Germany
- It is valid for at most one month
Sources: German Federal Foreign Office – where to apply for a German passport, German Federal Foreign Office – passports and ID cards, German Federal Foreign Office – travel documents (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.
Other consulates and embassies in Portugal
108 other countries are represented in Portugal, among them: 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), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Libya (embassy), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 109 missions is on the overview page for Portugal.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Portuguese holidays such as Freedom Day (25 April), Portugal Day (10 June) and Republic Day (5 October) as well as on the German national day, 3 October. 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 Germany can contact the Portuguese Embassy in Berlin or the Consular Emergency Office (Gabinete de Emergência Consular) in Lisbon on +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472.
Diplomatic missions of Germany in Portugal
Germany in Portugal
Measured in a straight line from Lisbon, the nearest other German office is the Honorary Consulate in Lagos (about 180 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Lisbon.
- Lisbon – Embassy of Germany (this page)
- Funchal (970 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Lagos (180 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Porto (280 km) – Honorary Consulate
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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 Germany (Portal das Comunidades), www.lissabon.diplo.de. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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