As São Tomé and Príncipe’s diplomatic representation in Portugal, the Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Lisbon handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Rua Laura Alves, 12 - 3º, 1050-138 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 846 1917 |
| Head of Mission | Esterline Gonçalves Género, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 July |
Opening Hours
According to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026), the embassy’s chancery are 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–16:30; the days of the week are not specified. Consular section (public hours): 09:30–12:30 (days not specified). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Chancery: 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–16:30 (days of the week not specified in the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026)).
- Also listed: Consular section (public hours): 09:30–12:30 (days not specified).
Who runs the São Toméan Embassy?
Esterline Gonçalves Género heads the embassy as ambassador; the Portuguese protocol list gives 16 April 2024 as the date of the presentation of credentials. One honorary consulate – in Porto – supports São Toméan citizens outside the capital.
Visa and entry information for Portuguese citizens
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.
Other consulates and embassies in Portugal
108 other countries are represented in Portugal, among them: Saudi Arabia (embassy), Senegal (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Singapore (honorary), Slovakia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), Sovereign Military Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (consulate general), Spain (embassy), Sudan (honorary), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Thailand (embassy), Timor-Leste (embassy), Togo (honorary), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Türkiye (honorary), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy). The full list of all 109 missions is on the overview page for Portugal.
Closing days
Expect the embassy 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. Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure.
Emergency assistance
In Portugal, the emergency number is 112. Portuguese citizens who need help in São Tomé and Príncipe can contact the Consular Emergency Office (Gabinete de Emergência Consular) of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon on +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472.
Diplomatic missions of São Tomé and Príncipe in Portugal
São Tomé and Príncipe in Portugal
Measured in a straight line from Lisbon, the nearest other São Toméan office is the Honorary Consulate in Porto (about 280 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Lisbon.
- Lisbon – Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe (this page)
- Porto (280 km) – Honorary Consulate
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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 embassy before your visit.
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