The Consulate General of Brazil in Lisbon issues an average of nine passports and return authorizations to Brazil per hour. This volume reflects the growth of the Brazilian community in Portugal.
In January 2026 alone, 1.511 of these documents were issued. This number is based on an eight-hour workday.
Portugal has approximately 500 documented Brazilians, many concentrated in the Lisbon region. This population increase has amplified the demand for consular services.
Largest Brazilian consular representation in Europe
The data was released by the consul-general in Lisbon, Ambassador Alessandro Candeas.
According to him, the consulate registered 7.215 service requests in January through the e-consular system.
With this volume, the Consulate General of Brazil in Lisbon It became the largest Brazilian consular representation in Europe.
In addition to issuing passports, the consulate carried out 905 notarial acts during the same period.
Services include birth registrations for Brazilians in Portugal, powers of attorney, signature authentication, and proof of life certificates for retirees and pensioners of the National Social Security Institute.
Services for Brazilians are also growing.
Another sector with high demand is that of Assistance to Brazilians.
In January, 292 consultations were recorded, including legal and psychological guidance.
According to the consulate, the increase in cases related to domestic violence involving Brazilian women has been drawing attention.
Preparing for presidential elections
The consulate has also begun preparations for the Brazilian presidential elections scheduled for October.
Voting in Lisbon will take place in three buildings at the University of Lisbon. The polling stations will use electronic voting machines sent from Brazil.
In the 2022 elections, voting took place in only one university building. The large gathering resulted in long lines and required extending voting hours.
Lisbon is currently the largest Brazilian electoral college outside of Brazil.
In 2022, approximately 45 voters were registered to vote in the city. This year, the forecast is for more than 60 voters.
In addition to Lisbon, voting will also take place in the cities of Porto and Faro.
Deadline for regularizing the title.
According to the Superior Electoral Court, the deadline to request or regularize voter registration ends on May 6th.
The date corresponds to 151 days before the first round of elections.
In Brazil, voting is mandatory for literate citizens between the ages of 18 and 70. Voting is optional for young people between the ages of 16 and 18 (not yet 18), those over 70, and illiterate individuals.
Brazilians living abroad who have not yet transferred their voting location must request the change from the Superior Electoral Court.
If it is not possible to transfer the voter registration to the country of residence, it is necessary to justify the absence from the elections. Those who remain irregular with the Electoral Court may face restrictions, such as difficulty in applying for a passport.
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