Portugal's Honorary Consulate located in Hamilton
The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate located in Hamilton comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in Bermuda
We heartily welcome you to the Embassy of Bermuda! Our key aim is to establish and foster economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Bermuda and other nations worldwide. Our services include consular assistance, travel advisory, and the hosting of cultural events that nurture diversity and international friendship.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate located in Hamilton?
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Bermuda. 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 Bermuda:
- 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 Bermuda. 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 located in Hamilton
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To facilitate the application process and ensure quicker processing, Portugal has granted permission to certified service providers in several cities to accept visa applications. This approach augments our geographical reach and allows us to serve a large number of applicants effectively.
Contracts have been secured with 25 diverse countries by Portugal, resulting in a territorial coverage across 89 cities
Closest External Service Provider
As Portugal's Honorary Consulate located in Hamilton works with VFS for the Bermuda Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : Centro de Solicitação de Vistos de Portugal66 Wilson Street EC2A 2BT London
Closest External Service Provider
As Portugal's General Consulate in London works with VFS for the Bermuda Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : Centro de Solicitação de Vistos de Portugal66 Wilson Street EC2A 2BT London
Need to make additional document requests
Unfortunately, some requests can't be met at the Portugal's Honorary Consulate located in Hamilton. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.
Portugal's General Consulate in London
- +(44) (0) 207 291 37 70
- +(44) (0) 20 343 336 24
Others Portuguese Consular Network in Bermuda
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There is no permanent Portuguese diplomatic representation in Bermuda. Matters relating to this country are handled by the diplomatic representation below 👇
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