As Libya’s diplomatic representation in Portugal, the Embassy of Libya in Lisbon handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Av. das Descobertas, 24, 1400-092 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 301 6301 +351 21 301 6302 |
| Fax | +351 21 301 2378 |
| embaixadalibialisboa@embpt.foreign.gov.ly | |
| Head of Mission | Saad A. A. Erhayem, Ambassador |
| National Day | 24 December |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:30 |
Opening hours according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Libyan Embassy?
According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry, Libya is represented by Ambassador Saad A. A. Erhayem (credentials presented 17 January 2022).
Other consulates and embassies in Lisbon
108 other countries are represented in Lisbon, among them: Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (embassy), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (honorary), Malta (embassy), Mauritania (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Monaco (embassy), Monaco (honorary), Morocco (embassy), Mozambique (consulate general), Mozambique (embassy), Namibia (honorary), Nepal (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), Nigeria (embassy), Norway (embassy), Pakistan (embassy), Palestine (mission). 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); the Libyan national day (24 December) usually means a closure too. 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 Libya 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.
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Libya in Lisbon
Where is the Libyan Embassy in Lisbon?
At Av. das Descobertas, 24, 1400-092 Lisbon.
When is the Libyan Embassy in Lisbon open?
Monday to Thursday 09:00–15:00; Friday 09:00–13:30 (opening hours), according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026). Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Libya to Portugal?
Saad A. A. Erhayem, who presented credentials on 17 January 2022, according to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the Libyan Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Libya is 24 December; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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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 embassy before your visit.
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