Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Magallanes

An Honorary Consul may be Portuguese or not, is not a diplomat and resides where the Consulate is located, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advocate and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens, where there is no official representation. Honorary Consulates typically do not perform consular acts, although in certain special and justified circumstances, they may be authorized for voter registration, civil registration and notary acts and to issue travel documents. The tasks of honorary consuls are executed within the boundaries of their competence, in compliance with the Head of the Mission they are affiliated to.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Embassy of Portugal in Santiago's Consular Section.

This consular representation does not rely on VFS services, managing all visa applications directly. It oversees every step from application collection to decision-making internally, ensuring total control over the visa process but might 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 Chile:

• 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 Chile. Most visas first grant temporary residence, which can lead to permanent residence after five years. Requirements and processing times change: check them before applying.