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Embassy of Portugal in Cairo, Egypt

Embassy of Portugal in Cairo, Egypt, located at 25 Ahmed Heshmat. 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 head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    25 Ahmed Heshmat
    Zamalek
    Cairo
    Egypt
  • Telephone

    +20 22 735 0779, +20 22 735 0781, Visas: +20 22 735 5431

  • Fax

    +20 22 735 0799, +20 22 735 0790

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Monday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Cairo: 11:11 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Portugal in Cairo, Egypt

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.

  • Portugal Day: June 10 Flag of Portugal
  • Muharram: June 17 Flag of Egypt
  • 30 June Day: June 30 Flag of Egypt
  • Revolution Day July 23: July 23 Flag of Egypt

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Portugal in Cairo, Egypt:

  • 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 an Egyptian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Portugal.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

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.

  • 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
  • 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

Vasco Carvalhosa Costa, Chargé d'affaires

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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 embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Egypt

Besides Embassy of Portugal in Cairo, Egypt, Portugal also has 1 representation in the following city of Egypt:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Portugal in Egypt

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Portugal in neighboring countries or regions of Egypt.

See also

Egypt in Portugal

Egypt has representation in the following city:

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This page was last edited on 03 June 2026 at 10:20 AM (EST).

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