Embassy of Austria in Lisbon, Portugal; address Avenida Infante Santo, Nr. 43/4.Stock, Lisboa; phone +35121394391. Head of mission: Mr. Johannes Christoph…
Head of mission: Mr. Johannes Christoph Meran, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Also accredited to: Cabo Verde
Head of mission: Mr. Thomas Berndorfer, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Tomás de Carvalho Araújo Moreira, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Dr. Kurt Gillig, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Austria offers a compelling mix of cultural and natural attractions, making it an appealing destination for some Portuguese travelers. With its breathtaking Alpine scenery and the historic allure of Vienna, it could attract a portion of the 1 million Portuguese who travel abroad annually.
Austria is considered a safe destination for tourists from Portugal. It ranks 14th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, closely following Portugal, which is 15th. According to the Global Peace Index, Austria is ranked 3rd out of 160 countries, making it one of the safest in the world, while Portugal is also highly ranked at 7th. In terms of crime statistics, Austria has a slightly lower murder rate (0.7 per 100,000) compared to Portugal (0.8). However, the female murder rate is higher in Austria (0.9) than in Portugal (0.6). Regarding organized crime, Austria scores better in terms of mafia presence (2.0) compared to Portugal (4.5). Other crime indices show mixed results, with Austria having higher scores in some areas, such as foreign crime (6.5) and arms trafficking (6.5), while Portugal generally has lower scores. Overall, both countries are relatively safe, and tourists from Portugal can feel secure while visiting Austria.