Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Maceió

An Honorary Consul, whether Portuguese or not, who resides in the country and location of his Consulate's operation, is appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to champion and protect the Portuguese State's rights and interests in cities without an official representation. Honorary Consulates usually don't perform consular acts, except in rare, justified cases where they can conduct voter registration, civil registration, notary acts and issue travel documents. All under the guidance of the Head of the Mission they're tied to.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Portugal's Vice-Consulate in Recife

This consular representation doesn't employ VFS services, instead managing all visa applications in-house. It oversees every stage from application collection to decision making, ensuring complete control over the visa process. However, this may lead 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.