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Portugal

Key statistics

68,612

people are identified as refugees in the country by the end of 2024

2,582

people are identified as asylum-seekers in the country by the end of 2024

73,194

people are identified as forcibly displaced in the country by the end of 2024

In 2018, twenty years after closing its offices in 1998, UNHCR re-established its presence in Portugal. With three personnel on the ground, the Regional Bureau for Europe in Geneva coordinates the activities in Portugal.  

UNHCR in Portugal focuses on advocacy and supports authorities and non-governmental institutions in delivering protection and solutions. It also provides training, technical support, and advice on asylum and refugee matters. 

Portugal is a signatory of the 1951 Convention, Protocol, and UN Statelessness Conventions. 

Population and financial overview

Portugal

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Strategy - Country

Strategy

For more information about our work in Portugal:

Refworld

Find legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection.

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Office contact details

Portugal is covered by the UNHCR Representation for EU Affairs, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, The Netherlands and Portugal.

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +0

Working hours

  • Monday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: closed