The Consulate of Portugal in Nantes is an official consular post of Portugal in France, serving Portuguese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 51 Chaussée de la Madeleine, 44000 Nantes, France |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: 51 Chaussée de la Madeleine, 44000 Nantes.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – 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 in Nantes serve?
Together with the embassy in Paris, the consulate in Nantes is part of Portugal’s consular network in France. Portugal also has consular offices in Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Paris and Strasbourg. Nantes belongs to the Loire-Atlantique département in Pays de la Loire. Full consular services are available at the consulate general in Bordeaux, roughly 273 km from here. The embassy in Paris is roughly 339 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Portuguese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Portuguese authorities ask for:
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?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Portugal without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for Portugal. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect closures on French public holidays as well as on the Portuguese national holiday (10 June). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Portuguese citizens should contact the consulate or the embassy. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
Portuguese missions in France
Portugal in France
- Paris – Embassy of Portugal
- Bordeaux – Consulate General
- Lyon – Consulate General
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Paris – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Nantes – Consulate (this page)
- Toulouse – Consular Agency
- Ajaccio – Honorary Consulate
- Cébazat – Honorary Consulate
- Lille – Honorary Consulate
- Montpellier – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Orléans – Honorary Consulate
- Pau – Honorary Consulate
- Rouen – Honorary Consulate
- Tours – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of Portugal in Nantes
What is the address of the Portuguese consulate in Nantes?
At 51 Chaussée de la Madeleine, 44000 Nantes.
Do French citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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