São Toméan nationals in and around Porto can turn to the Honorary Consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe in Porto for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Av. de Boavista, nº 1203, 4100-130 Porto, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 22 609 3436 |
| consulado.stp-porto@mail.telepac.pt | |
| Head of Mission | Paulo Patrício, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026), the honorary consulate’s chancery hours are 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:00; the days of the week are not specified. Chancery hours: 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:30 (days not specified); Consular section hours: 08:30–13:00 (days not specified). Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Av. de Boavista, nº 1203, 4100-130 Porto.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Porto do?
The honorary consul in Porto is a volunteer representative of São Tomé and Príncipe, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Portuguese Foreign Ministry is Paulo Patrício. The Portuguese Foreign Ministry lists office hours (08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +351 22 609 3436 and e-mail consulado.stp-porto@mail.telepac.pt.
Porto is in the Porto district. The embassy in Lisbon is roughly 275 km away.
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in São Tomé and Príncipe (up to 15 days), according to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Portuguese); check it before booking.
Which São Toméan office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, São Toméan citizens contact the São Toméan Embassy in Lisbon.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Portuguese holidays such as Freedom Day (25 April), Portugal Day (10 June) and Republic Day (5 October) as well as on the São Toméan national day, 12 July. In Porto, St John’s Day (24 June) is a municipal holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
São Toméan missions in Portugal
- Lisbon – Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Porto – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe in Porto
Where do I renew my São Toméan passport if I live near Porto?
Passport applications go to the São Toméan Embassy in Lisbon; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the São Toméan honorary consul in Porto?
By phone on +351 22 609 3436 or by e-mail to consulado.stp-porto@mail.telepac.pt.
Who is the São Toméan honorary consul in Porto?
Paulo Patrício, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 15 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corpo Diplomático acreditado em Lisboa (July 2026), Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe (Portal das Comunidades). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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