40th European Greens Congress, Lisbon, Portugal

Practical Information

📍 When and where

Venue: FIL Meeting Centre
Rua do Bojador, Parque das Nações (Google Maps)
1998-010 Lisboa, Portugal

Date: 5-7 December

👥 Delegates - Nomination

Please confirm the names of your nominated delegates via email to Ann Verheyen at ann.verheyen@europeangreens.eu by 22 October at the latest.

🗳️ Delegates – financial coverage

Between two and six delegates per member party are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses and accommodation costs. To confirm the number of delegates from your party who will be reimbursed for travel to Lisbon and to determine whether your travel and accommodation will be arranged directly by EGP, please consult the following document.

For those eligible to reimbursement, EGP will either book and pay for travel and accommodation (twin room) or reimburse their costs after the Congress, in accordance with the EGP Rule Book:

Delegates' travel and accommodation are booked by the EGP

EGP office will contact the delegates with instructions on how to book their travel.

Accommodation is booked directly by the EGP in twin rooms. Depending on room availability, we can accommodate requests for single rooms at an additional charge of €55 per person per night.

Delegates book their own travel and accommodation - Reimbursement Rules

Nominated delegates are encouraged to book their travel as soon as possible, and at the latest one month before the travel date. After this deadline, full reimbursement cannot be guaranteed, unless otherwise agreed with the EGP office.
Travel will be reimbursed for standard/economy class only, upon presentation of tickets and receipts. Please make sure to keep all documents (PDFs/e-tickets are accepted). We strongly encourage you to choose the most economical and environmentally friendly option available.
Accommodation will be reimbursed for a maximum of three nights (4–6 December inclusive). Based on the accommodation invoice, EGP will reimburse up to €70 per person, per night.
Exceptions
Any stay beyond three nights, or exceptions due to travel connections, must receive prior written approval from the EGP office before purchase.
Nominated delegates will receive a detailed email with additional information shortly after their nomination.
For any questions related to travel, accommodation, or reimbursements, please contact Kuba Bilski at kuba.bilski@europeangreens.eu

🛂 Visas

Third-country nationals may require a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) to enter and stay in Portugal for up to 90 days.

The following citizens are exempt from that obligation:

European Union Member State citizens;
State party to the European Economic Area Agreement, or a third-countries with whom the EU has signed freedom of movement agreements;
Family members of portuguese citizens or foreign nationals included above.

More information about visa can be found here.

In case you need visa, please email Kuba Bilski at kuba.bilski@europeangreens.eu as soon as possible, who will provide you with an invitation and letter necessary for your visa application.

The deadline for deciding on a temporary stay visa application is 30 days.

We cannot guarantee you will get a Visa, we can only support you in the process.

🏨 Accommodation

As the FIL Meeting Centre is located close to the international train station, the airport and a big convention centre, there are plenty of good hotels in the vicinity. We have listed a few here below within walking distance of the venuefor your convenience, but please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Tivoli Oriente ★★★★ – 13-minute walk from the venue
Olissippo Oriente ★★★★ – 14-minute walk from the venue
Moxy Oriente ★★★ – 13-minute walk from the venue
Eurostars Universal ★★★★★ – 18-minute walk from the venue
Vip Arts ★★★★ – 12-minute walk from the venue
Ikonic Lisboa ★★★ – 19-minute walk from the venue
Ibis Lisboa Parque das Naçoes ★★★ – 8-minute walk from the venue
Melia Lisboa Oriente ★★★★ – 10-minute walk from the venue
Moov Hotel Lisboa Oriente ★★ – 22-minute walk from the venue

🗺️ Getting to Lisbon

By Plane ✈️

Lisbon Airport (LIS) is the city’s main international gateway, just 3 km from the FIL Meeting Centre.

Metro: From the airport, take the Red Line (direct, approx. 10 minutes) to Oriente Station, which is a short 5-minute walk from the venue.
Bus: Several city buses link the airport to Oriente Station.
Taxi / Ride apps: A taxi or Uber/Bolt ride from the airport to FIL takes around 5–10 minutes.

By Train 🚆

For those travelling within Portugal or from Spain, trains arrive at Oriente Station, Lisbon’s modern hub for national and international rail. The station is directly connected to the Red Line metro and is within 5 minutes’ walking distance of the FIL Meeting Centre.

By Bus 🚌

Long-distance buses (FlixBus, ALSA, Rede Expressos) also arrive at Oriente Station, making FIL accessible within a short walk.

By Ferry & Train (Eco-Friendly Routes) ⛴️

While Lisbon does not have direct international ferry links, it is possible to reach Portugal by combining ferry and train travel:

From the UK or Ireland, ferries to northern Spain or France (e.g. Santander, Bilbao, Roscoff) can be paired with train journeys down to Lisbon.

From the Venue to Lisbon City Centre 🏛️ → 🌆

The FIL Meeting Centre is well connected to the rest of the city:

Metro: From Oriente Station (Red Line), transfer to the Green or Blue Lines at Alameda or São Sebastião for direct access to the historic centre (Baixa, Rossio, Chiado). Total journey: 20–25 minutes.
Train: Suburban trains from Oriente also stop at Rossio Station in the city centre (approx. 20 minutes).
Taxi / Ride-hailing: Around 15–20 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Bus: Multiple bus lines connect Oriente with central Lisbon, but metro or train is usually faster.

How to navigate Lisbon?

Lisbon has a compact, well-connected public transport network, making it easy to move between the FIL Meeting Centre and the rest of the city.

Metro 🚇

Fastest option for moving around Lisbon.
Four lines (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) cover most of the city.
Oriente Station (Red Line) is the closest stop to the FIL.
Tickets: Available at machines in stations. A rechargeable Viva Viagem card (€0.50) can be loaded with single tickets, day passes, or stored credit.

Trains 🚆

Oriente Station links to suburban, national, and international trains.
Useful for trips to Cascais, Sintra, and other Portuguese cities.

Buses & Trams 🚌 🚋

Extensive bus network fills in gaps where the metro does not reach.
Lisbon’s iconic trams (notably line 28 through Alfama) are popular for sightseeing.
Both are included in day passes loaded on the Viva Viagem card.

Taxis & Ride-apps 🚖

Taxis are widely available and relatively affordable.
Apps such as Uber, Bolt, and Free Now operate across the city.

Walking & Cycling 🚶‍♀️🚴

Central Lisbon is walkable but often steep, with cobblestone streets.
Gira bike-sharing stations and e-scooters (Bolt, Lime, Bird) are available in most districts.
Parque das Nações (where the venue is located) is flat and particularly good for walking and cycling.

💚 Safe Space Policy

The European Green Party is committed to providing an environment that is free of harassment and discrimination and that is a safe space for all participants. We ask that all participants pay attention to their conduct and behaviour and take care of one another.

To every person attending the congress, the safety policy applies automatically. Please read the safe space policy here.

📞 Contacts

Statutory business and delegates: Ann Verheyen, ann.verheyen@europeangreens.eu

Congress program, participants, civil society: Kaća Pavlović, kaca.pavlovic@europeangreens.eu

Travel and accommodation: Kuba Bilski, kuba.bilski@europeangreens.eu

Emergency number: 112 (EU-wide emergency services)