Afghanistan - Consulate of Portugal in Herat

You are a Afghan citizen or you are from Portugal and are looking for information on the consulate of Portugal in Herat situated in Afghanistan. A consulate in Herat could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Portugal. It all depends on the importance of Herat and Afghanistan in the relationships with the government of Portugal.

The difference between consulates found in Herat 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 Afghanistan besides Herat

Or the embassy of Portugal in Afghanistan

(There is no embassy of Portugal located in Afghanistan)

Consulate Appointment in Herat

Most consulates in Herat need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Portugal in Herat 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 Herat 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 Afghanistan or Portugal.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Herat please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.