General Sir Peter Wall in Lisbon
General Sir Peter Wall, UK Commander in Chief Land Forces, visited Portugal on 16-17 November 2009 for talks with the Portuguese authorities on joint participation in NATO missions.
Globespan ceases trading
UK tour operator Globespan and and airline Flyglobespan ceased trading on 16 December. Find out how this will affect travellers.
Climate Change Negotiations
Following the first week of negotiations, Britain has pledged £1.5 billion to combat climate change. UK Ministers are in Copenhagen to secure an ambitious, effective and fair agreement. Follow progress.
UK in Portugal
The UK’s alliance with Portugal is older than any other and began with a Treaty in 1373. The "oldest alliance" operates in new times as well. Over 2m British tourists visit Portugal every year and around 80,000 British nationals are part-time or permanent residents. There are an estimated 300,000 Portuguese nationals living and working in the UK. In 2008 UK exports to Portugal totalled £1.6b, and UK imports from Portugal totalled £1.7b. Portugal is UK's 13th largest export market in the EU and 30th worldwide. Read more
Other information:
Christmas and New Year: Please note the British Embassy will be closed on December 24, 25 and 28, as well as on January 1. For more information check our public holidays list. Otherwise opening hours remain the same.
Lisbon's Consular Section has recently installed an ATM machine. The first user was a translator who allowed us to take a photo of the event.
In a recent visit to Portugal, Sir Jonathon Porritt, Co-Founder of Forum for the Future and a leading UK expert and writer on sustainable development, was the guest speaker at a dinner debate at the Ambassador's Residence around the theme of Climate Change and Competitiveness.
Kate and Gerry McCann have launched a 60 second video, in conjunction with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, appealing for any information relating to Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
The British Ambassador to Portugal, Alex Ellis, was recently awarded the National Bicycle Mobility Award by the FPCUB - Portuguese Federation of Cycling and Bike Users.
Innovative solar panels installed at the Residence. Read more about the installation.
Swine Flu information
If you are in Portugal and think you may have swine flu you can call 808 24 24 24 or +44 (0) 207 928 1010
Work for us
The British Embassy is currently seeking to recruit an Honorary Consul in Faro.
Important notices
Police contacts in connection with
Madeleine McCann
- Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 (from UK) +44 (0) 1883 731 336 (from outside UK)
- Judiciary Police, Portimão, Algarve +351 282 405 400 Fax: +351 282 412 763 email:dic.portimao@pj.pt
- Faro Police, Algarve +351 289 884 500
- National Republican Guard, Lagos, Algarve +351 282 764 010
LATEST NEWS
Warning for Brits attending African festivals
18 December 2009
The FCO warns of possible attacks on British nationals attending African Festivals.
UK and Germany - working together
18 December 2009
Minister for Europe Chris Bryant visited Berlin for a series of calls and events covering key issues in European politics.
Contact details
Portugal, Lisbon, British Embassy
Rua de São Bernardo 33
1249-082
Lisbon
Telephone:
351 21 392 4000
Fax:(351) (21) 392 41 53 Consular
(351) (21) 392 41 88 Visa
(351) (21) 392 40 21 Political/PPA
(351) (21) 392 41 86 UK Trade & Investment
(351) (21) 392 41 87 Management
GMT: (Local Time = BST)
Normal Working Hours
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.30 - 17.30
Emergency consular assistance
(e.g. arrest, death, hospitalisation, assault/rape)
(351) (21) 392 4000
