Switzerland - Consulate of Portugal in Geneva |
You are a Swiss citizen or you are from Portugal and are looking for information on the consulate of Portugal in Geneva situated in Switzerland. A consulate in Geneva could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Portugal. It all depends on the importance of Geneva and Switzerland in the relationships with the government of Portugal.
The difference between consulates found in Geneva are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Portugal in Switzerland besides Geneva
Portuguese Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland - 220, Route de Ferney - 1218 Grand-Saconnex - SwitzerlandEmail: consulado.genebra@mne.pt - Tel: (+41) 22 791 7636 - Website:
Portuguese Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland - Zeltweg 13 - 8032 Zurich - Switzerland
Email: consulado.zurique@mne.pt - Tel: (+41) 44 200 30 40 - Website:
Or the embassy of Portugal in Switzerland
Portuguese Embassy in Bern, Switzerland -
Weltpoststrasse 20 -
3015 Bern -
Switzerland
Email: sconsular.berna@mne.pt - Tel: (+41) 31 351 17 73 - Website: www.portaldascomunidades.mne.pt
Consulate Appointment in Geneva
Most consulates in Geneva need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Portugal in Geneva first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Geneva do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Switzerland or Portugal.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Geneva please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.