Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lisbon, Portugal; address Rua Pero de Alenquer, 14, 1400-069, Lisboa; phone +351213010487. Plus 5 other missions.
Also accredited to: Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe
Head of mission: Mr. Paulo Neves, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Czech Republic, 29 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Pedro Miguel Dias Mendes Gomes, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Czech Republic, 29 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Ricardo Jorge de Medeiros do Nascimento Cabral, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. José Francisco Correia de Lemos Pavao, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Czech Republic, 29 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs. Jaime da Glória Oliveira, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Czechia offers a compelling destination for Portuguese travelers, featuring a wealth of historic and cultural attractions alongside a strong tourism infrastructure. While it sees fewer international visitors than larger tourist countries, those who do visit are often enchanted by its medieval allure, such as the famous Charles Bridge and the picturesque town of Český Krumlov. With around 1 million Portuguese traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Czechia an appealing choice.
Czechia is considered one of the safest countries in Europe for tourists, ranking 5th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Portugal's 15th position. According to the Global Peace Index, Czechia ranks 12th out of 160 countries, indicating a high level of safety, comparable to Portugal's 7th rank. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Czechia is lower than in Portugal, with 0.4 per 100,000 people compared to Portugal's 0.8. While both countries exhibit low female murder rates, Czechia has a slightly higher rate at 0.5 compared to Portugal's 0.6. Regarding organized crime, Czechia generally performs better on several indices, with lower scores indicating less crime involvement in areas such as mafia presence and foreign crime. However, there are some areas, like cannabis and synthetic drug trade, where Czechia scores higher than Portugal. Overall, Czechia is a safe destination for tourists from Portugal, with favorable crime statistics and safety rankings.