Portugal Embassy Madrid

Before your visit

The embassy is located at C/ Lagasca 88-4ºC, 28001 Madrid.

• Telephone hours: 09:30–14:00 and 16:00–18:30.
• Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

Who runs the Portuguese Embassy?

According to the Spanish diplomatic list, Portugal is represented by Ambassador Jose Augusto de Jesus Duarte (since 30 April 2025). 14 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: defence attaché office, commercial office and tourism office. Portugal also has career consular offices in Barcelona, Seville and Vigo. Ten honorary consulates support Portuguese citizens in other parts of Spain.

Consular services

The consular section typically handles:

• Portuguese passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• 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 embassy before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.

Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens

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

Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on Portugal’s national day (10 June). Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 782 49 60. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112.

Diplomatic missions of Portugal in Spain

Portugal in Spain

• Madrid – Embassy of Portugal (this page)
• Barcelona – Consulate General
• Seville – Consulate General
• Vigo – Consulate General
• 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