The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Bridgetown is an honorary consular post of Portugal in St. Michael. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Portuguese citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Portugal in Caracas.
Contact Details
| Address | Cherry Tree House, Chelsea Road, St. Michael BB14022, Barbados |
| Telephone | +1 246 262 6241 +1 246 427 7859 |
| Fax | +1 246 429 4546 |
| bridgetown@ch-mne.pt c.forter.cheeatow@gmail.com |
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| Honorary Consul | Catherine Forter Chee-a-Tow |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in the parish of St. Michael; from the street, National Heroes Square in Bridgetown is about 2 km away in a straight line, and Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) about 13 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Bridgetown
The honorary consul is Catherine Forter Chee-a-Tow, according to the Portuguese foreign ministry.
Which Portuguese office handles passports and visas?
Portugal has no permanent diplomatic mission in Barbados; matters concerning the country are handled by the Embassy of Portugal in Caracas, and the honorary consulate reports to the Consulate General of Portugal in Caracas, according to the Portuguese foreign ministry. For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Portugal in Caracas; the honorary consulate in Barbados can help with first steps.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Barbados?
No. Portugal is not among the countries whose nationals need a visa to enter Barbados, according to the Barbadian foreign ministry’s visa list (revised 9 May 2025).
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Portugal and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Portuguese citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Bridgetown
28 other countries are represented in Bridgetown, among them: Argentina (embassy), Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Canada (high commission), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (honorary), Germany (honorary), Guyana (consulate general), Israel (honorary), Sweden (honorary), Switzerland (honorary), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy), Venezuela (embassy). The full list of all 29 missions is on the overview page for Barbados.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Barbados (Public Holidays Act) and may also close on public holidays of Portugal.
Emergency assistance
In Barbados, dial 211 for the police, 511 for an ambulance and 311 for the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Bridgetown
Can I apply for a Portuguese passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Portugal in Caracas.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados – Foreign Representatives in Barbados: Honorary Consuls (list checked on 26 October 2026), Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas (Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – consular network in Barbados, Public Holidays Act, Cap. 352 (Laws of Barbados), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Barbados (getting help), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados – visa list (revised 9 May 2025).
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