NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers
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COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: February 12, 2021 Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States, including U.S. citizens, ages two years and older…
NOFO: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021)
Alumni Engagement Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity The Embassy of the United States in Portugal announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S.…
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs for the first time in Portugal
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) arrives in Portugal, for the first time, through the US Embassy in Portugal in partnership with Impact Hub Lisbon.…
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and…
The United States and Portugal Cooperate to #EndTrafficking of Persons
On January 14, 2021, the United States and Portugal held a specialized, virtual training led by the U.S. Department of Justice Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit…
Health Alert: New COVID-Related Restrictions in Portugal – Effective January 15, 2021
To U.S. Citizens in Portugal Effective January 15, 2021 the Government of Portugal has instituted the following new restrictions for continental Portugal: Stay Home –except for authorized travel.…
Ambassador Glass honored with Order of Infante D. Henrique
Ambassador George E. Glass received the Order of Infante D. Henrique from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. This award honors achievements of an extraordinary nature…
#FacesOfExchange: IVLP 80th Anniversary
In 2020 we celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) with the testimonies of the #FacesOfExchange that participated in it. This…
Feast. Fury. Femina. – Works from FLAD’s Collection
Celebrating 35 years of history for the Luso-American Development Foundation, chargé d’affaires Kristin M. Kane visited the exhibition “Feast. Fury. Femina.” – Works from FLAD’s Collection that marks…
AmCham webinar on economy and innovation
On December 18th, an online seminar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal took place. Its theme was “Digital Services Act and its impact…
Press Statement The U.S. – Portugal 44th Standing Bilateral Commission
On December 17, 2020 the United States and Portugal held virtually their 44th Standing Bilateral Commission, to discuss collaboration on key issues. On the top…
44th UNITED STATES – PORTUGAL STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION JOINT STATEMENT
44th UNITED STATES – PORTUGAL STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION Washington, D.C., Lisbon, Azores December 17, 2020 JOINT STATEMENT 1) The 44th Session of the Portugal-United States…
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Lisbon, Portugal
Location: Portugal, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, we encourage U.S. citizens in Portugal to remain vigilant due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist…
Ambassador and Mrs. Glass Visit Friendship Forest to Plant the Last of Tree Donation and Unveil Dedication...
To underscore their commitment to working side-by-side with Portuguese partners to solve shared challenges, Ambassador Glass and Mrs. Glass returned to the U.S.-Portugal Friendship Forest…
Happy Thanksgiving
Ambassador George E. Glass and his wife Mary Glass compete in the kitchen to find who is the best banana bread baker, for their Thanksgiving…
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…