Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Hong Kong

An Honorary Consul could be either Portuguese or a national of the host country, who is appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent and safeguard the Portuguese State's rights and interests in a city where no official representation exists. Although they generally do not conduct consular acts, under special stipulated circumstances, they might be permitted to conduct voter registration, civil registration, notary acts, and issue travel documents. Their actions are strictly within their jurisdiction and comply with the instructions from the mission head they report to.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Portugal's Consulate General in Macau

These consular representations do not employ VFS services and handle all visa applications independently. They are responsible for each stage from application collection to decision-making internally, which ensures full control over the visa process but may lead to extended 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 China:

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