For Portuguese citizens in this part of the UK, the Consulate General of Portugal in Manchester is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 Portland Place, Second Floor, Manchester M1 3BE, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Sergio Vieira Morais, Consul General |
| Consular district | Manchester, East Midlands, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire; the West Midlands, including Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire; North East England, including Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Teeside, Wearside, and Tyneside; North West England, including Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire; Yorkshire and the Humber; Isle of Man; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at 1 Portland Place, Second Floor, Manchester M1 3BE.
- Opening hours: not published in the FCDO list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Portuguese consulate general in Manchester serve?
Together with the embassy in London, the consulate general in Manchester is part of Portugal’s consular network in the United Kingdom. The office is headed by Consul General Sergio Vieira Morais (in post since March 2026, according to the FCDO list). Its consular district covers Manchester, East Midlands, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire; the West Midlands, including Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire; North East England, including Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Teeside, Wearside, and Tyneside; North West England, including Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire; Yorkshire and the Humber; Isle of Man; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Manchester is in England. Distance to the Portuguese Embassy in London: about 260 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Portuguese passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Do British citizens need a visa for Portugal?
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Portugal (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday and on Portugal’s national day (10 June). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Portuguese citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Embassy and consulates of Portugal in the UK
Portugal in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of Portugal
- Manchester – Consulate General (this page)
- Belfast – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Portugal in Manchester
What is the address of the Portuguese consulate general in Manchester?
At 1 Portland Place, Second Floor, Manchester M1 3BE.
Which areas does the Portuguese consulate general in Manchester cover?
Its consular district is Manchester, East Midlands, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire; the West Midlands, including Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire; North East England, including Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Teeside, Wearside, and Tyneside; North West England, including Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire; Yorkshire and the Humber; Isle of Man; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Portuguese consulate general in Manchester?
Sergio Vieira Morais, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Portugal. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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