Consulate General of Portugal in Geneva, Switzerland
Consulate General of Portugal in Geneva, Switzerland, located at Route de Ferney, 220. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
Route de Ferney, 220
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
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Telephone
+41 22 791 7636, Consular Service: +41 (0) 31 560 3850
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Email
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Office Hours
Monday 8:00 AM–2:30 PMTuesday 8:00 AM–2:30 PMWednesday 8:00 AM–2:30 PMThursday 8:00 AM–2:30 PMFriday 8:00 AM–2:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday Closed
Location Map
Located at Route de Ferney, 220, the consulate is near key landmarks like Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and Palace of Nations. 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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National Day:
August 1
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Republic Day:
October 5
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All Saints' Day:
November 1
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Swiss 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
Maria Leonor Penalva Esteves, 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 Switzerland
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Portugal in neighboring countries or regions of Switzerland.
- Vienna, Austria (Embassy)
- Graz, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Innsbruck, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Salzburg, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Brussels, Belgium (Embassy)
- Sint-Kruis, Belgium (Honorary Consul)
- Boncelles, Belgium (Honorary Consul)
- Gent, Belgium (Honorary Consul)
- Paris, France (Embassy)
- Rouen, France (Honorary Consul)
- Bordeaux, France (Consulate General)
- Dax, France (Honorary Consul)
- Strasbourg, France (Consulate General)
- Lyon, France (Consulate General)
- Marseille, France (Consulate General)
- Ajaccio, France (Honorary Consul)
- Montpellier, France (Honorary Consul)
- Toulouse, France (Honorary Consul)
- Tours, France (Honorary Consul)
- Cébazat, France (Honorary Consul)
- Pau, France (Honorary Consul)
- Berlin, Germany (Embassy)
- Hamburg, Germany (Consulate General)
- Dusseldorf, Germany (Consulate General)
- Stuttgart, Germany (Consulate General)
- Schondorf am Ammersee, Germany (Honorary Consul)
- Hattersheim am Main, Germany (Other)
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Embassy)
- Monaco, Monaco (Honorary Consul)
- The Hague, Netherlands (Embassy)
- Kralendijk, Netherlands (Honorary Consul)
- London, United Kingdom (Embassy)
- Jersey, United Kingdom (Honorary Consul)
- Manchester, United Kingdom (Consulate General)
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Honorary Consul)
- Portadown, United Kingdom (Honorary Consul)
Switzerland in Portugal
Switzerland has 2 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
(1.78 km away)
Avenue de la Paix 17, 1202 Geneva
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Palace of Nations
(1.84 km away)
Avenue de la Paix 14, 1202 Geneva
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Brunswick Monument
(3.69 km away)
Jardin des Alpes, 1201 Geneva
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Jet d'Eau
(4.23 km away)
Quai Gustave-Ador, 1207 Geneva
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St. Pierre Cathedral
(4.53 km away)
Place du Bourg-de-Four 24, 1204 Geneva
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Reformation Wall
(4.55 km away)
Parc des Bastions, 1205 Geneva
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Nearby Airports
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Geneva Airport (GVA)
(1.45 km away)
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Sion Airport (SIR)
(92.64 km away)
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Bern Airport (BRN)
(129.08 km away)
Bern
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