The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Londrina

An Honorary Consul, whether Portuguese or not and non-diplomat, resides in the country and location of their Consulate's operations. They are appointed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry to uphold and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens in cities without official representation. Honorary Consulates are generally not authorized to carry out consular acts. However, in certain special and justified situations, they might be permitted to conduct voter registration, civil registration and notary acts, and issue travel documents. The activities of honorary consuls are performed in compliance with the guidelines set by the Head of the Mission they are attached to.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: The Vice-Consulate of Portugal in Curitiba

This consular office does not utilize VFS services, and so it administers all visa applications directly. It controls every stage from application gathering to decision making internally, ensuring full oversight of the visa process but potentially leading to longer processing times due to the increased workload.

• Portuguese Tax Number (NIF): a unique tax identification number required for financial transactions in Portugal. You can obtain it at any tax office or through a fiscal representative.

• Portuguese Bank Account: major banks include Millennium BCP, Novo Banco and Santander. We can help you get a bank account in Portugal.

The main visa types available from Brazil:

• D1 Work VisaFor those with a work contract with a Portuguese company. Initially valid for 4 months, convertible into a 2-year residence permit.
• D2 Entrepreneur VisaTo start a business or transfer an existing one to Portugal, with a viable business plan and sufficient means.
• D3 Highly Qualified Worker VisaFor professionals with specialized skills and a job offer meeting minimum salary requirements.
• D4 Study VisaFor students accepted into Portuguese institutions. Allows studying and working part-time.
• D5 Research VisaFor researchers hosted by a recognized Portuguese institution.
• D6 Family Reunification VisaTo join relatives already legally residing in Portugal.
• D7 Passive Income VisaPopular among retirees: stable passive income from investments, pensions or rental properties.
• D8 Digital Nomad VisaFor remote workers earning a stable income from non-Portuguese sources.
• D9 Golden VisaAn investment-based residence permit, with a minimum investment from €250,000 depending on the type.

The application usually goes through the Portuguese consulate of your home country if you are not from Brazil. Most visas first grant temporary residence, which can lead to permanent residence after five years. Requirements and processing times change: check them before applying.