Holy See Apostolic Nunciature Lisbon

The Apostolic Nunciature in Lisbon is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to the Portuguese Republic.

Contact Details

Address Av. Luís Bívar, 18, 1069-147 Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone +351 21 317 1130
Fax +351 21 317 1149
Email nuntius@nunciatura.pt
Head of Mission Andrés Carrascoso, Apostolic Nuncio

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday 09:30 - 13:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 13:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 13:00
Thursday 09:30 - 13:00
Friday 09:30 - 13:00

Opening hours according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Closed on public holidays.

Location of the Nunciature

Before your visit

You will find the nunciature at Av. Luís Bívar, 18 (1069-147 Lisbon).

  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:30–13:00, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
  • Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.

About the Holy See Apostolic Nunciature in Lisbon

The Apostolic Nuncio is Andrés Carrascoso, who presented his credentials on 9 February 2026.

Closing days

Like most offices in Portugal, the nunciature closes on public holidays – including Good Friday, Corpus Christi and the Immaculate Conception (8 December). Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the nunciature’s number is +351 21 317 1130. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Portugal, the emergency number is 112.

Diplomatic missions of the Holy See in Portugal

The Holy See in Portugal

  • Lisbon – Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See (this page)

Frequently asked questions about the Apostolic Nunciature in Lisbon

Where is the Apostolic Nunciature in Lisbon?

At Av. Luís Bívar, 18, 1069-147 Lisbon.

When is the Holy See Apostolic Nunciature in Lisbon open?

Monday to Friday 09:30–13:00 (opening hours), according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Confirm before visiting.

Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corpo Diplomático acreditado em Lisboa (July 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the nunciature before your visit.

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