Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Melbourne

The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Melbourne comes from the official Portuguese government website

The word from the Portuguese embassy in Australia

Welcome! The embassy of Australia is here to foster diplomatic, cultural, and financial ties between Australia and the globe. Our consular services and travel suggestions are extensive, and we strive to promote cultural diversity and international friendship by conducting cultural events.

What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Melbourne?

Honorary Consulate - An Honorary Consul, who could be Portuguese or not and is usually a non-diplomat residing in the city where the consulate is located, is appointed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Their role is to represent and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its nationals, particularly in cities with no official representation. Though Honorary Consulates are usually not equipped to perform consular actions, they may be allowed to carry out voter registration, civil registration and notary activities, and issue travel documents under certain exceptional circumstances. They operate within their competency framework in agreement with the Head of their attached Mission.

What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?

Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Australia. Before applying for any visa, you'll need to obtain two essential items:

Here are the main visa types available from Australia:

  • D1 Work Visa: Designed for those who have secured a work contract with a Portuguese company. You'll need to provide your employment contract, criminal record, and proof of accommodation. This visa is initially valid for 4 months and can be converted into a 2-year residence permit.
  • D2 Entrepreneur Visa: For individuals planning to start a business or transfer an existing one to Portugal. You must present a viable business plan and demonstrate sufficient financial means. The investment amount varies based on the business type and location.
  • D3 Highly Qualified Worker Visa: Targeted at professionals with specialized skills or higher education. You must have a job offer in Portugal that matches your qualifications and meets minimum salary requirements.
  • D4 Study Visa: For students accepted into Portuguese educational institutions. You need acceptance letters, proof of financial means, and health insurance. This visa allows you to study and work part-time.
  • D5 Research Visa: Specifically for researchers and scientists working with recognized Portuguese institutions. You'll need a hosting agreement from a research institution and proof of qualifications.
  • D6 Family Reunification Visa: Allows family members to join relatives already legally residing in Portugal. You must prove family relationships and demonstrate that the resident family member can support you.
  • D7 Passive Income Visa: Popular among retirees and digital nomads. You need to show stable passive income from sources like investments, pensions, or rental properties.
  • D8 Digital Nomad Visa: A recent addition for remote workers earning income from non-Portuguese sources. You must demonstrate a stable monthly income and proof of remote work arrangements.
  • D9 Golden Visa: An investment-based residence permit requiring significant capital investment in Portuguese real estate, business, or other qualifying investments. The minimum investment varies by type and location, starting from 250,000€.

The application process typically involves submitting documents through the Portuguese consulate in your home country if you are not from Australia. Most visas initially grant temporary residence, which can be converted to permanent residence after five years. Remember that requirements may change, and processing times vary.

External Service Providers for the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Melbourne

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Portugal has approved service providers in numerous cities to receive visa applications, expediting processing and improving access for applicants. This approach optimizes the geographical reach, making the service more efficient by handling a greater number of applications.

Portugal has entered into agreements in 25 different countries, resulting in territorial coverage spanning across 89 cities.

Consular representations that do not use VFS services manage all steps of the visa application process internally, from document collection to decision making. This way, they maintain total control over the visa process, but it may lead to longer processing times due to the increased workload.

Need to make additional document requests

Unfortunately, some requests can't be met at the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Melbourne. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.

Portugal's Consulate General in Sydney

☎️ Phone :
  • +(612) 92 62 21 99
✉️ Mail :

📠 Fax: +(612) 92 62 59 91

Others Portuguese Consular Network in Australia

Find below all the different consular representation through Australia.

Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Canberra

🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section

📍 Address : Suites 8&9, Stephen House, 32 Thesiger Court, 2600 Deakin, ACT, Austrália

☎️ Phone :
  • +(61) (2) 62604970
✉️ Mail :
More information about the Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Canberra

Portugal's Consulate General in Sydney

🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate

📍 Address : Suite 1501 Level 15, 55 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000

☎️ Phone :
  • +(612) 92 62 21 99
✉️ Mail :
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Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Adelaide

🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate

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Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Brisbane

🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate

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The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Darwin.

🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate

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Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Perth

🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate

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