Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Los Teques

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

The word from the Portuguese embassy in Venezuela

Greetings from the Embassy of Venezuela! We're committed to fostering diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Venezuela and other countries globally. We provide consular services, travel guidance, and organize cultural occasions to nurture diversity and camaraderie among nations.

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

Honorary Consulate - An Honorary Consul can be a Portuguese or a non-Portuguese, who isn't a diplomat and resides in the country and city where their Consulate operates. They are appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advocate and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens, in a city where there's no formal representation. Honorary Consulates usually are not authorized to execute consular acts, however, under certain exceptional and justified circumstances, they are permitted to handle voter registration, civil registration and notarial services, and issue travel documents. Their duties are carried out, within their competency, following the leader of the Mission they are attached to.

What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?

Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Venezuela. 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 Venezuela:

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 Venezuela. 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 Los Teques

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To facilitate visa applications and expedite processing, Portugal has permitted certified service providers in multiple cities to receive visa applications. This approach broadens geographical reach, thereby catering to a greater number of applicants more efficiently.

Portugal has entered into agreements in 25 individual countries, equating to a territorial coverage spanning 89 cities

This diplomatic representation does not leverage VFS services, hence handles all visa applications in-house. Each step, from application collection to decision-making, is managed internally, ensuring full control over the visa process, albeit possibly leading 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 Los Teques. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.

General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas

☎️ Phone :

+58 414 466 53 50
+58 212 267 23 82
+58 212 267 89 89
+58 212 264 05 47

✉️ Mail :

Others Portuguese Consular Network in Venezuela

Find below all the different consular representation through Venezuela.

General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas

🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate

📍 Address : 2da. Av. Qta. Consulado de Portugal, nº 16, Urbanización Campo Alegre, Municipio Chacao, Estado Miranda, Caracas 1060

☎️ Phone :

+58 414 466 53 50
+58 212 267 23 82
+58 212 267 89 89
+58 212 264 05 47

✉️ Mail :

More information about the General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas

Portugal's Consulate General in Valencia

🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate

📍 Address : Calle 148, nº 101-27, Redoma del Indio, Urbanización Carabobo, Valencia, Estado Carabobo, Venezuela

☎️ Phone :

+(58 241) 823 46 45
+(58) 424 414 341
+(58 241) 823 99 69
+(58 241) 823 87 89

✉️ Mail :

[email protected]

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