Público reports that Portuguese citizens living in Brazil who want to vote in Portugal's presidential election must attend Portuguese consulates (consulados) or the embassy (embaixada) in Brazil to cast their ballot. The note highlights consular voting procedures for expatriates rather than postal or remote voting alternatives. Portuguese nationals abroad, especially dual nationals in Brazil, should confirm their consulate's opening hours and required ID before election day.
Brazilians must use Portuguese consulates or embassy to vote
Friday, 16 January 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
A consulate is a local office representing a foreign country in a city outside the capital that provides consular services such as passport renewal, notary services, help for citizens in distress and often handles voting arrangements for nationals abroad. For example, Brazilians in Portugal commonly use Brazilian consulates (or the embassy) to register and vote in elections, so check which consular district covers your address before you travel to vote.
An embassy is a country’s main diplomatic mission located in another country’s capital; it manages political relations, represents its government and offers consular services to citizens. Embassies handle high‑level diplomatic tasks and also coordinate consular activities (like voting or large‑scale citizen services), while local consulates in other cities provide more routine, day‑to‑day assistance.
