Portugal embassies not working

44POSTS

4 years ago

Hello guys, i've been trying to contact the embassy in Cyprus for 3 months for the D7 visa without any answer. I contacted the ministry of foreign affairs in portugal in order to complain and all what they say that i should contact the embassy.
An acquaintance told me that the embassies aren't working due to a decision from the Portuguese parliament to minimize work in all embassies because they dont want any foreigners coming to portugal due to covid-19. Is this true? And id true, is there a timeframe for decision? Any turnarounds or advices?

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JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

5270POSTS

4 years ago

That may be a good reason, while group immunity is not achieved, which is only expected in September/October.

But it also goes against what is indicated here regarding Lebanon:

ALLOWED (Essential and non-essential travel)

Perhaps it is better to wait until September...