Embassy of Portugal in Berlin, Germany; address Zimmerstraße 56, 10117, Berlin; phone +4930590063500. Head of mission: Maria Madalena Lobo Carvalho Fischer.…
Head of mission: Maria Madalena Lobo Carvalho Fischer, Ambassador (as of 2026)
Head of mission: Mr. Imants Rudolfs Purvs, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Sérgio Manuel Dos Reis e Sousa, Consul General (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. João Carlos Leitão Batista, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Germany, 15 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Hernán Leandro Amado, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Germany, 15 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Dr Heino Wiese, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Portugal is an appealing destination for German visitors, thanks to its rich culture and stunning landscapes. Although tourism trends have varied, recent data shows a gradual increase in foreign arrivals. With 99.5 million Germans traveling abroad annually, a significant number may find Portugal an attractive option.
Portugal is considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Germany. It ranks 15th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly better than Germany, which ranks 29th. According to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is the 7th safest country out of 160, compared to Germany's 20th place. Both countries have similar murder rates at 0.8 per 100,000 people, but Portugal has a slightly lower rate of female murders at 0.6. In terms of organized crime, Portugal generally scores better than Germany across various categories, including mafia presence, crime networks, and human trafficking. For example, Portugal has a mafia index of 4.5 compared to Germany's 5.0, and a human smuggling index of 4.0 compared to Germany's 7.0. Overall, tourists from Germany can feel relatively safe when visiting Portugal.