The Consulate General of Portugal in Vigo is an official consular post of Portugal in Spain, serving Portuguese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua do Príncipe, 50- 3º, 36202 Vigo, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 986 436 911 |
| Head of Mission | Joao Carlos Bezerra da Silva, Consul General |
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 - 15:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Consular Contact Centre: +34 917 890 500. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Rua do Príncipe, 50- 3º in Vigo.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–15:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Source: official website.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the Portuguese consulate general
Together with the embassy in Madrid, the consulate general in Vigo is part of Portugal’s consular network in Spain. The office is headed by Consul General Joao Carlos Bezerra da Silva (in office since August 2025). With this office, Portugal has 3 career consular posts across Spain. Vigo belongs to the province of Pontevedra in Galicia. Distance to the Portuguese Embassy in Madrid: about 465 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Portuguese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Portugal
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Documents checklist
What Portuguese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Portuguese government information:
Portuguese electronic passport (application abroad)
- Apply in person at the consular post for your area of residence
- Valid Cartão de Cidadão or Bilhete de Identidade – no other document is accepted
- Your previous passport, if you are replacing it
- For minors: the child, the parent or guardian with ID, and proof of parental responsibility (less than 6 months old) where applicable
- Fee (2026): €105 normal, €110 express, €120 urgent – paid in cash or by Multibanco
Sources: gov.pt (Portuguese government) – issuing the Portuguese electronic passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Travelling from Spain to Portugal
Spanish citizens can travel to Portugal without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Spanish public holidays; Portuguese celebrations on 10 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. In Galicia, Galicia Day (Saint James’ Day) on 25 July is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +34 986 436 911. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Embassy and consulates of Portugal in Spain
Portugal in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Portugal
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Seville – Consulate General
- Vigo – Consulate General (this page)
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Badajoz – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Ceuta – Honorary Consulate
- Cáceres – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- León – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Vigo consulate general
Where is the Portuguese consulate general in Vigo?
At Rua do Príncipe, 50- 3º, 36202 Vigo.
How can I call the Portuguese consulate general in Vigo?
+34 986 436 911.
Who heads the Portuguese consulate general in Vigo?
Joao Carlos Bezerra da Silva, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Portugal. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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