The US Embassy in Lisbon reflects the diplomatic connections between Portugal and America, that developed when the foremost American Resident Minister was formally appointed in the Portuguese capital in 1791. Since 1944, the post of the American Resident Minister, came to be known as the Ambassador.
The US Embassy building in Lisbon is situated on the same place, where "Quinta do Pinheiro" existed. The embassy overlooks the Avenida das Forças Armadas and is close to Jardim Zoológico. The new building of the embassy was designed by American firm named Fred Bassetti and Company. The architecture is very striking and the eaves of the roof are constructed according to the Antiga Portuguesa style.
Consular Services of US Embassy in Lisbon
The embassy has a proper consular section, which provides essential consular services to American citizens who either stay in or wish to visit Portugal. The
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other important service of US Embassy in Lisbon is providing visa to the Portuguese visitors traveling to the U.S.
American Citizen Services are offered at the embassy from 8:30 AM to 12 PM and again from 1:30 PM to 4 PM. The timings for Visa application are from 8 AM to 10 AM. The visa processing time is different for different applicants, depending upon their requirements.
The complete address of US Embassy in Lisbon is Secção Consular, Embaixada dos Estados Unidos da América, Apartado 4258, 1507 Lisboa. Visitors can also find the following phone numbers of the embassy to be very useful:
- Visa Unit of the US Embassy in Lisbon - 351-21-770-2121
- American Citizen Services Unit - 351-21-770-2122
- Emergency - 351-21-770-2222
US Embassy in Lisbon is extremely helpful for the people of Portugal who wish to visit the USA.
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