Embassy of Portugal in Moscow, Russia; address Botanicheskiy Pereulok 1/3, 129090, Moskva; phone +74959813410. Head of mission: H.E. Mrs. Maria Madalena…
Head of mission: H.E. Mrs. Maria Madalena Lobo Carvalho Fischer, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Also accredited to: Armenia, Tajikistan
Head of mission: Acácio António Bastos Durães Ferreira, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Grigory Nikolaevich Nikolaev, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Portugal is a culturally rich and naturally beautiful destination that appeals to many tourists worldwide. Although its popularity has varied, recent trends show a gradual increase in foreign visitors. With approximately 12.4 million Russians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Portugal an appealing option to explore.
Portugal is considered a very safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Russia. It ranks 15th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly safer than Russia, which ranks 30th. According to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is 7th out of 160 countries, while Russia is much lower at 154th. In terms of crime statistics, Portugal has a murder rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to Russia's 6.8. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Portugal at 0.6 and Russia at 3.3. Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index shows that while both countries have similar scores for mafia groups (4.5), Portugal generally fares better in various crime categories, such as human trafficking and resource crime, indicating a lower level of organized crime activity. Overall, tourists from Russia can feel relatively safe when visiting Portugal.