Embassy of Portugal in Pretoria, South Africa; address 599 Leyds Street, 0002, Pretoria; phone +27123412341. Head of mission: José Fernando Alves da Costa.…
Head of mission: José Fernando Alves da Costa, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Head of mission: Catarina Arruda, Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms. G M Araujo Fonseca, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of South Africa, 7 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Dr Walid Maciel Chaves Saad, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr John Vieira, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. José Domingues Gaspar, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Portugal is a vibrant destination known for its cultural richness and natural beauty, appealing to many tourists worldwide. Although its popularity has varied, recent trends show a gradual increase in foreign visitors and tourism revenue. This unique appeal could attract a segment of South Africa's 60 million population.
Portugal is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from South Africa. It ranks 15th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. Additionally, according to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is the 7th safest country out of 160 globally, significantly safer than South Africa, which ranks 125th. Crime statistics support this assessment: Portugal has a murder rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to South Africa's 41.9. Female murder rates also reflect this disparity, with Portugal at 0.6 and South Africa at 9.5. In terms of organized crime, Portugal has lower indices on various crime categories compared to South Africa, indicating a safer environment. Overall, tourists from South Africa can feel secure when visiting Portugal, but standard travel precautions should always be observed.