Embassy of the Netherlands in Lisbon, Portugal; address Avenida Infante Santo 43-5°, 1399-011, Lisboa; phone +351213914900. Head of mission: Margriet…
Head of mission: Margriet Leemhuis, Ambassador (as of 2019)
Head of mission: Mrs. Annelies Reugebrink, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Ms Annelies Reugebrink, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. André Caldeira, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. José Romão Leite Braz, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: L. F. Pinto Basto Bensaude, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mrs. Isabel Furtado, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
The Netherlands is an appealing destination for Portuguese travelers, known for its picturesque canals, tulip fields, windmills, and historic cities. Its mix of urban sophistication and rustic charm draws millions of tourists annually. With around 1 million Portuguese traveling abroad each year, a portion may find the Netherlands particularly enticing.
The Netherlands is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Portugal. It ranks 9th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Portugal's 15th place. According to the Global Peace Index, the Netherlands is 18th out of 160 countries, while Portugal ranks higher at 7th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate is slightly lower in the Netherlands (0.7 per 100,000) compared to Portugal (0.8). Female murder rates also show the Netherlands as safer (0.4) than Portugal (0.6). Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar scores, but the Netherlands has a lower score for state crime, indicating a potentially more effective governance in that area. However, the Netherlands does face challenges with drug-related crimes, scoring higher in cocaine and synthetic drug trade compared to Portugal. Overall, while both countries are safe, the Netherlands offers a secure environment for tourists, albeit with some differences in specific crime statistics.