NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers
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COVID-19 Information
Last updated: November 23, 2020 Country-Specific Information: The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Portugal due to COVID-19. U.S. citizens traveling…
Visiting MakerSpace in Vila Real
The IPDJ in Vila Real received a visit from a delegation of the U.S. Embassy in Portugal, which included the Ambassador’s wife Mary Glass, Public…
Ambassador Remarks
Ambassador George E. Glass’s remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce event launching the investment survey of U.S. companies in Portugal (Barometro). The investment report…
Visit from A/S of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon looks forward to welcoming to Portugal the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Marie…
Expansion of Port of Sines
SINES, Portugal (AP) — The U.S. government and businesses are eyeing an Atlantic port in Portugal as a springboard for expansion and an increased presence…
Bilateral Trade Increase
Ambassador George E. Glass has met with numerous entities to ensure that Portuguese and U.S. companies are working side by side to contribute to the…
Strikfornato Welcomes the U.s. Under Secretary of the Navy (Acting)
OEIRAS, PORTUGAL – STRIKFORNATO’s Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral Guy Robinson OBE, and Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Marcus Annibale, welcomed the Honorable Gregory J. Slavonic,…
We’ve Donated Our Books
Lisbon’s Book Fair, which takes place in Parque Eduardo VII until September 13, once again hosts the “Donate your books” initiative. This project aims to…
Meet our new Public Affairs Officer
Penny Rechkemmer, the new Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Portugal, began her career at the State Department through an American Association for…
#SideBySide in Safety: Donation to PSP Regional Command of the Azores
On Wednesday, August 26th, Consulate Ponta Delgada donated a walk-thru metal detector to the Public Security Police (PSP) Regional Command of the Azores. Commissioner Tânia…
Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges And International Operation To Dismantle Online Piracy...
The Sparks Group is Alleged to Have Caused Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses to Film Production Studios Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States…
Travel Advisory – Level 3 – “Reconsider Travel” for Portugal
Level 3: Reconsider Travel to Portugal due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for…
Health Alert – State of Contingency for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area
Effective August 1, 2020, the Lisbon Metropolitan Area is now in a State of Contingency with the following measures. Gatherings reduced to a max of…
Casa Carlucci Gardens
On Saturday, July 18th, Embassy Lisbon launched a virtual tour of the Casa Carlucci Gardens (located at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence) guided by Ambassador and…
Trump Administration Accomplishments – in Europe, in Portugal
As I close my 3rd year here in Portugal as the longest-serving U.S. Ambassador in Europe of the Administration of Donald J. Trump, I look…
Health Alert – Travel Restrictions for U.S. Tourists to Portugal
Non-essential (tourist) travel by U.S. citizens is still prohibited in Portugal. Only Portugal or Schengen/EU residents, visa holders, or essential travel (such as health/medical, study,…
43rd United States – Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission Joint Statement
STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION Washington, D.C., Lisbon, Azores July 15, 2020 JOINT STATEMENT The 43rd Session of the United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met July…
Health Alert – Extended Restrictions for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area
Effective July 14, the Government of Portugal extended the State of Contingency for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area as well as the State of Calamity in…
