Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Djibouti

An honorary consul, regardless of nationality and not necessarily a diplomat, lives in the country and location of their consulate's operation and are appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Their role is to protect and promote the Portuguese State's rights and interests in places without official representation. They typically don’t carry out consular acts but may be authorized to conduct voter registration, civil registration, notary acts, and issue travel documents in certain exceptional cases. They operate within their competency, guided by the head of the mission they are associated with.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Addis Ababa

This consular representation does not utilize VFS services, dealing with all visa applications internally. This allows for complete oversight of the visa process but may lead to extended processing times due to an 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 Djibouti:

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