The Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Lisbon represents Mauritanian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Mauritanian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal).
Contact Details
| Address | Alameda Roenrgen, 4 – 9ª A, 1600-759 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 115 7244 +351 968 037 143 |
| mohamed_ahmed55@hotmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Mohamed Lemine Ould Ahmed, 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: Alameda Roenrgen, 4 – 9ª A, 1600-759 Lisbon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lisbon do?
In Lisbon, Mauritanian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Portuguese Foreign Ministry is Mohamed Lemine Ould Ahmed. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. For an appointment, call +351 21 115 7244 and e-mail mohamed_ahmed55@hotmail.com.
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Mauritania; it can be applied for online. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Portuguese); check it before booking.
Which Mauritanian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Mauritanian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Mauritanian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal).
Note: Mauritania has no resident embassy in Lisbon; its embassy in Paris is accredited to Portugal.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Portugal, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Good Friday, Corpus Christi and the Immaculate Conception (8 December) as well as on the Mauritanian national day, 28 November. Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Mauritanian missions in Portugal
- Paris – Embassy of Mauritania (accredited to Portugal, no resident embassy in Lisbon)
- Lisbon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Mauritania in Lisbon
Where do I renew my Mauritanian passport if I live near Lisbon?
For a new Mauritanian passport, contact the Mauritanian Embassy in Paris (accredited to Portugal).
How can I reach the Lisbon honorary office of Mauritania?
By phone on +351 21 115 7244 or by e-mail to mohamed_ahmed55@hotmail.com.
Who runs the Mauritanian honorary office in Lisbon?
Mohamed Lemine Ould Ahmed, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do I need a visa for Mauritania with a Portuguese passport?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
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 Mauritania (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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