Visas to the U.S.

Visa Applications

Visa Appointments:

Non-Immigrant Visas

Average Appointment Wait Time:      Click here

Applicants for non-immigrant visas are required to schedule an appointment online with the Consular Section. Please click here for step-by-step instructions.

All applicants should be aware that the times given above are AVERAGES, and that the processing time of a specific case can vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements.

Immigrant Visas

Interviews for Immigrant Visa petitions filed in the U.S. are scheduled through the National Visa Center. If you would like to schedule an appointment to file an Immigrant petition in Portugal, please click here.

Contact Information

The Embassy is located on Avenida das Forças Armadas, near the Jardim Zoológico (Sete Rios train stop) in Lisbon.

E-mail:
Visas - visaslisbon@state.gov

International Mailing Address:
Secção Consular
Embaixada dos Estados Unidos da América
Apartado 4258
1507 Lisboa Portugal

Codex Mail from the U.S.:
Consular Section
PSC 83 Box CON
APO, AE 09726

Telephone: 
- ACS Unit - 351-21-770-2122
- Visa Unit - 351-21-770-2121

Fax: 
- Consul -   351-21-727-2354
- FBU     -   351-21-726-8696
- Visa     -  351-21-727-1500