Japan’s Lisbon office is not a separate consulate general: consular services are provided inside the Embassy of Japan in Portugal. That distinction matters when looking for a counter in another city. Japan’s Honorary Consulate in Porto may be an institutional contact, but the Embassy states that passport, certificate and visa applications are not accepted there; those files are handled in Lisbon.
The Embassy moved in March 2024 to Rua Ramalho Ortigão 51, sixth floor, 1070-229 Lisbon. Some older institutional documents still mention Avenida da Liberdade, so use the current address and check the map before travelling. The main telephone number is +351 21 311 0560 and the Consular Section email is consular@lb.mofa.go.jp. The counter is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00–5:00 p.m.; appointments are required.
Visa applicants must appear in person: applications by post, relatives or travel agencies are not accepted. The Embassy accepts applications from Portuguese citizens and foreign nationals holding a Portuguese residence permit. Visitors who are not residents must apply in their country of origin or legal residence. Published checklists are indicative and vary with nationality and purpose; the Consular Section asks applicants to confirm the full list, and incomplete files are not accepted.
Japanese nationals in Portugal can use the office for new or renewed passports, travel documents after passport loss, certificates, family-register and nationality matters, overseas residence registration, overseas voting, driving-licence procedures and safety guidance. Japanese nationals who establish residence in Portugal for three months or more must file an overseas residence notice; ORR Net supports registration and changes. Each certificate has its own identity, address and intended-use evidence, so a passport alone may not be enough.
Visa timing needs room. The Embassy says a temporary-visitor visa normally takes five working days after documents are submitted, but other cases can take longer and a full appointment calendar may leave too little time before travel. The passport is held during processing, and fees depend on nationality and category; the current schedule lists the applicable period. Portuguese passport holders are exempt for qualifying non-remunerative visits up to 90 days. We could not confirm a Google score exclusively tied to the current address, so the guide does not attach a number.
Sources consulted
- Current address, contact and counter hours — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Embassy homepage and consular services index — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Visa eligibility, personal filing and processing — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- General visa category checklist — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Passport services — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Overseas residence registration — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Overseas voter registration — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Short-stay visa information for Japan — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Google Maps exact office location — Google Maps.
- Current address, contact and counter hours — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Embassy homepage and consular services index — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Visa eligibility, personal filing and processing — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- General visa category checklist — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Passport services — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Overseas residence registration — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Overseas voter registration — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Short-stay visa information for Japan — Embassy of Japan in Portugal.
- Google Maps exact office location — Google Maps.
- Google Maps exact office location — Google Maps.
Information checked on 19 October 2026. Confirm jurisdiction, documents, appointments and hours on the official source before visiting.
Visa timing needs room. The Embassy says a temporary-visitor visa normally takes five working days after documents are submitted, but other cases can take longer and a full appointment calendar may leave too little time before travel. The passport is held during processing, and fees depend on nationality and category; the current schedule lists the applicable period. Portuguese passport holders are exempt for qualifying non-remunerative visits up to 90 days. We could not confirm a Google score exclusively tied to the current address, so the guide does not attach a number.
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Portugal
Embassy of Japan, Rua Ramalho Ortigão 51, 6º andar, 1070-229 Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon’s Consular Section provides Japan’s official services for Japanese nationals resident in Portugal: passports and travel documents, certificates, family-register and nationality matters, residence registration, overseas voting and safety guidance. It also accepts Japanese visa applications from people who meet its nationality or residence rules; it is not a visa counter for every traveller temporarily in the country.
Lisbon’s Consular Section provides Japan’s official services for Japanese nationals resident in Portugal: passports and travel documents, certificates, family-register and nationality matters, residence registration, overseas voting and safety guidance. I
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Current address, contact and counter hours ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Rua Ramalho Ortigão 51, sixth floor; phone, consular email, appointment requirement and counter hours.
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Embassy homepage and consular services index ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current address and links for residence, voting, family, passports, certificates, visas, driving licences and safety.
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Visa eligibility, personal filing and processing ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Applications accepted from Portuguese citizens and foreign residents with a Portuguese residence permit; personal appearance; variable processing.
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General visa category checklist ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Category-specific documents, appointment and minimum advance timing for general visas.
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Passport services ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
New and renewed passports, altered validity, lost-passport reports and travel documents for return to Japan.
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Overseas residence registration ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
ORR Net and paper registration for Japanese nationals residing in Portugal for three months or longer.
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Overseas voter registration ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Eligibility, application and in-person identity verification.
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Short-stay visa information for Japan ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Portuguese passport holders are visa-exempt for qualifying stays up to 90 days.
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Current address, contact and counter hours ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Rua Ramalho Ortigão 51, sixth floor; phone, consular email, appointment requirement and counter hours.
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Embassy homepage and consular services index ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Current address and links for residence, voting, family, passports, certificates, visas, driving licences and safety.
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Visa eligibility, personal filing and processing ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Applications accepted from Portuguese citizens and foreign residents with a Portuguese residence permit; personal appearance; variable processing.
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General visa category checklist ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Category-specific documents, appointment and minimum advance timing for general visas.
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Passport services ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
New and renewed passports, altered validity, lost-passport reports and travel documents for return to Japan.
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Overseas residence registration ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
ORR Net and paper registration for Japanese nationals residing in Portugal for three months or longer.
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Overseas voter registration ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Eligibility, application and in-person identity verification.
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Short-stay visa information for Japan ↗
Primary source
Embassy of Japan in Portugal · Accessed October 19, 2026
Portuguese passport holders are visa-exempt for qualifying stays up to 90 days.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Portugal ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Portugal ↗
Secondary source
Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.
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Google Maps listing for Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Portugal ↗
Secondary source
Google Maps · Accessed October 19, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.