Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria
Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria, located at Plot 3655, Orinoco Crescent (off River Kubani Street, off Nile Street), Maitama. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Portugal, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and more.
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Embassy Address
Plot 3655, Orinoco Crescent (off River Kubani Street, off Nile Street), Maitama
900271 Abuja
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Telephone
+234 (0) 703 117 0761, Consular Section: +234 (0) 903 780 8670
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Emergency Phone
+234 (0) 806 409 1985
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:30 AM–1:30 PMThursday 9:30 AM–1:30 PMFriday ClosedSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday ClosedTuesday 9:30 AM–1:30 PMStatus: ⏳ Opening soon – 📅 Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days)
🕒 Current time in Abuja: 9:18 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Portugal Day:
June 10
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Democracy Day:
June 12
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National Day:
October 1
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Republic Day:
October 5
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Power of attorney
- Authentication of documents
- Consular registration
- Citizen card
- Voter registration
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Nigerian passport, you are required to apply for a paper 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.)
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.
Additional Missions in Nigeria
Besides Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria, Portugal also has 1 representation in the following city of Nigeria:
- Lagos (Honorary Consul)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Portugal in neighboring countries or regions of Nigeria.
- Praia, Cape Verde (Embassy)
- Espargos, Cape Verde (Honorary Consul)
- Mindelo, Cape Verde (Honorary Consul)
- Kinshasa, Congo (Democratic Republic) (Embassy)
- Tema, Ghana (Honorary Consul)
- Bissau, Guinea Bissau (Embassy)
- São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe (Embassy)
- Dakar, Senegal (Embassy)
See also
Nigeria in Portugal
Nigeria has representation in the following city:
Nearby Airports
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Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
(25.84 km away)
Abuja
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This page was last edited on 23 January 2026 at 11:17 AM (EST).