Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Osaka
The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Osaka comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in Japan
Greetings from the Embassy of Japan! We're committed to fostering diplomatic, cultural, and economic connections between Japan and the world beyond it. Among our services are consular provisions, travel advice, and the organization of cultural events with the aim to embrace diversity and international friendship.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Osaka?
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Japan. Before applying for any visa, you'll need to obtain two essential items:
- Portuguese Tax Number (NIF - Número de Identificação Fiscal): This is a unique tax identification number required for financial transactions in Portugal. You can obtain it at any tax office or through a fiscal representative, learn more here.
- Portuguese Bank Account: Major banks include Millennium BCP, Novo Banco, and Santander. We can help you getting a bank account in Portugal, learn more here
Here are the main visa types available from Japan:
- 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 Japan. 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 Osaka
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In various cities, certified service providers authorised by Portugal handle visa application acceptance, improving access for applicants and accelerating processing. This approach has improved geographical coverage, allowing for a more efficient handling of a larger volume of applicants.
Contracts have been entered into by Portugal in 25 different countries. This equates to a reach across 89 cities territory-wise
Need to make additional document requests
Unfortunately, some requests can't be met at the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Osaka. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.
Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Tokyo
- +(81) 3-6447-7870
- (+81) 3-6447-7873
📠 Fax: (+81) 3-6447-7875
Others Portuguese Consular Network in Japan
Find below all the different consular representation through Japan.
Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Tokyo
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section
📍 Address : 3-6-6 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
- +(81) 3-6447-7870
- (+81) 3-6447-7873
Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Kobe
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Kyoto
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Nagoya
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Tokushima
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
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