Consulate General of Portugal in Boston, Massachusetts
Consulate General of Portugal in Boston, Massachusetts, located at 31 St. James Avenue, 3rd floor, Suite 350. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
31 St. James Avenue, 3rd floor, Suite 350
Boston, MA 02116
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Telephone
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Fax
(617) 536-2503
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–3:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–3:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM
🕒 Current time in Boston: 4:06 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
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Consular Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (counties of Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester), New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.
Location Map
Located at 31 St. James Avenue, 3rd floor, Suite 350, the consulate is near key landmarks like Charles River Esplanade and Boston Public Library. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Portugal Day:
June 10
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Juneteenth:
June 19
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Independence Day:
July 4
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Labor Day:
September 7
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Portugal in Boston, Massachusetts:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Civil registration
Visa Requirements
If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Portugal.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Portugal without a visa. The most common types of Portugal visas are the following.
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Temporary stay visas (less than a year)
- Work (seasonal work, independent work, highly qualified activity, professorial activity, etc.)
- Study and Research
- Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
- Health (Medical treatment, accompanying a family member undergoing medical treatment, etc.)
- Youth Mobility - International Agreements (study programs, student exchange, etc.)
- Exceptional reasons
- Religious purposes
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Residency visas (over one year)
- Work (subordinate work, independent work, entrepreneurs, higher education teaching, etc.)
- Study and Research
- Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
- Residency visa for family reunification purposes
- Flexed Residency (Residency visa for retirement purposes, religious purposes, etc.)
Head of Mission
Tiago Araújo, Consul General
Related Content
Portuguese Passports
A Portuguese passport is an essential travel document issued to Portuguese citizens, allowing them to travel internationally and serving as proof of identity and nationality. It grants holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries and provides the right to live, work, and study in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. To explore the types of Portuguese passports, security features, and application process, Learn more about Portuguese passports.
Visa Services
Portuguese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals traveling for tourism, business, work, study, or family visits. Applicants must submit a valid passport, proof of financial means, and supporting documents based on the visa type. Additional requirements, such as an invitation letter or travel itinerary, may apply.
Diplomatic missions ensure compliance with Schengen regulations and provide guidance on visa categories and application procedures.
For more details, visit the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate.
Citizenship and Civil Registry Services
Portuguese diplomatic missions handle birth, marriage, and death registrations, along with processing citizenship applications and confirmations. They also assist with nationality inquiries and provide legal documentation for Portuguese citizens abroad.
Online Resources
Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in United States
Besides Consulate General of Portugal in Boston, Massachusetts, Portugal also has 17 representations in the following cities of United States:
- New York (Consulate General)
- New York (Permanent Mission)
- Washington, D.C. (Embassy)
- New Bedford (Consulate)
- Newark (Consulate General)
- San Francisco (Consulate General)
- Providence (Consulate)
- Houston (Honorary Consul)
- Indianapolis (Honorary Consul)
- Artesia (Honorary Consul)
- Miami (Honorary Consul)
- Naugatuck (Honorary Consul)
- New Orleans (Honorary Consul)
- Palm Coast (Honorary Consul)
- Wickenburg (Honorary Consul)
- San Diego (Honorary Consul)
- Tulare (Honorary Consul)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Portugal in neighboring countries or regions of United States.
- Toronto, Canada (Consulate General)
- Ottawa, Canada (Embassy)
- Montreal, Canada (Consulate General)
- Winnipeg, Canada (Honorary Consul)
- Vancouver, Canada (Consulate General)
- Edmonton, Canada (Honorary Consul)
- Mexico, D.F., Mexico (Embassy)
- Cancún, Mexico (Honorary Consul)
- San Pedro Garza García, Mexico (Honorary Consul)
- Veracruz, Mexico (Honorary Consul)
- Guadalajara, Mexico (Honorary Consul)
See also
United States in Portugal
United States has representation in the following city:
U.S. Passport Offices
If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in Boston, MA.
- Boston Passport Agency
- Back Bay Post Office
- John F. Kennedy Post Office
Nearby Landmarks
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Charles River Esplanade
(0.29 miles away)
Boston, MA 02116
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Boston Public Library
(0.37 miles away)
700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
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Boston Common
(0.43 miles away)
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
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Freedom Trail
(0.68 miles away)
Boston, MA
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
(1.63 miles away)
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
(0.99 miles away)
4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109
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Nearby Airports
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
(3.33 miles away)
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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
(44.24 miles away)
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Providence T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
(46.32 miles away)
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