For Ghanaian residents and travellers in the Algés area, the Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Algés is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa, 17 -3ºB, 1495-237 Algés, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 910 429 347 |
| carvalheira62@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Francisco José Noriega Carvalheira, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa, 17 -3ºB, 1495-237 Algés.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Algés do?
In Algés, Ghanaian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Francisco José Noriega Carvalheira 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 +351 910 429 347 and e-mail carvalheira62@gmail.com.
Algés is in the Lisbon district.
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Ghana, to be obtained before travelling. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Portuguese); check it before booking.
Which Ghanaian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Ghanaian citizens are handled by the Ghanaian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal).
Note: Ghana has no resident embassy in Lisbon; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Portugal.
Closing days
Like most offices in Portugal, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Good Friday, Corpus Christi and the Immaculate Conception (8 December) and on Ghana’s national day (6 March). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Ghanaian missions in Portugal
- Paris – Embassy of Ghana (accredited to Portugal, no resident embassy in Lisbon)
- Algés – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Ghanaian honorary consul in Algés
Where do I renew my Ghanaian passport if I live near Algés?
For a new Ghanaian passport, contact the Ghanaian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal).
How do I contact the Ghanaian honorary consul in Algés?
By phone on +351 910 429 347 or by e-mail to carvalheira62@gmail.com.
Who runs the Ghanaian honorary office in Algés?
Francisco José Noriega Carvalheira, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
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 Ghana (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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