Portugal's General Consulate in Dusseldorf
The information about the Portugal's General Consulate in Dusseldorf comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in Germany
The Germany Embassy greets you! Our primary aim is to facilitate economic, cultural, and diplomatic interrelations between Germany and the global community. We provide travel guidance, consular services, and host various cultural activities to foster diversity and international friendship.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's General Consulate in Dusseldorf?
Where is located the Portugal's General Consulate in Dusseldorf?
📍 Address : Friedrichstrasse 20 40217 Dusseldorf
What are the contact of Portugal's General Consulate in Dusseldorf?
- +(4 921 1) 138 780 +(49 211) 138 78 23
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Germany. Before applying for any visa, you'll need to obtain two essential items:
- Portuguese Tax Number (NIF - Número de Identificação Fiscal): This is a unique tax identification number required for financial transactions in Portugal. You can obtain it at any tax office or through a fiscal representative, learn more here.
- Portuguese Bank Account: Major banks include Millennium BCP, Novo Banco, and Santander. We can help you getting a bank account in Portugal, learn more here
Here are the main visa types available from Germany:
- D1 Work Visa: Designed for those who have secured a work contract with a Portuguese company. You'll need to provide your employment contract, criminal record, and proof of accommodation. This visa is initially valid for 4 months and can be converted into a 2-year residence permit.
- D2 Entrepreneur Visa: For individuals planning to start a business or transfer an existing one to Portugal. You must present a viable business plan and demonstrate sufficient financial means. The investment amount varies based on the business type and location.
- D3 Highly Qualified Worker Visa: Targeted at professionals with specialized skills or higher education. You must have a job offer in Portugal that matches your qualifications and meets minimum salary requirements.
- D4 Study Visa: For students accepted into Portuguese educational institutions. You need acceptance letters, proof of financial means, and health insurance. This visa allows you to study and work part-time.
- D5 Research Visa: Specifically for researchers and scientists working with recognized Portuguese institutions. You'll need a hosting agreement from a research institution and proof of qualifications.
- D6 Family Reunification Visa: Allows family members to join relatives already legally residing in Portugal. You must prove family relationships and demonstrate that the resident family member can support you.
- D7 Passive Income Visa: Popular among retirees and digital nomads. You need to show stable passive income from sources like investments, pensions, or rental properties.
- D8 Digital Nomad Visa: A recent addition for remote workers earning income from non-Portuguese sources. You must demonstrate a stable monthly income and proof of remote work arrangements.
- D9 Golden Visa: An investment-based residence permit requiring significant capital investment in Portuguese real estate, business, or other qualifying investments. The minimum investment varies by type and location, starting from 250,000€.
The application process typically involves submitting documents through the Portuguese consulate in your home country if you are not from Germany. Most visas initially grant temporary residence, which can be converted to permanent residence after five years. Remember that requirements may change, and processing times vary.
External Service Providers for the Portugal's General Consulate in Dusseldorf
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By enlisting authorized service providers in numerous cities to handle visa applications, Portugal has not only simplified the process for applicants but also accelerated it. This approach broadens territorial coverage and optimizes service delivery.
Portugal has entered into agreements with 25 countries, leading to an extensive territorial coverage that spans 89 cities
What documents car I request directly from the Portugal's General Consulate in Dusseldorf
Here are the most common services provided by your embassy in Germany:
- Passport Services: Application for a new passport, renewal of an existing passport, and sometimes emergency travel documents.
- Visas: Application for various types of visas to enter Portugal, including tourist, short stay and long stay Visas.
- Consular Registration: Registration of Portuguese citizens residing abroad.
- Citizen Cards: Application or renewal of the Portuguese Citizen Card, which serves as an identification document in Portugal.
- Civil Registry Services: This includes services like marriage registration, birth registration, death registration, and acquiring corresponding certificates.
- Notary Services: Notarization of documents, certification of photocopies, authentification of signatures, and issuing of power of attorney.
- Voter Registration: Registration and information on voting while abroad for Portuguese elections.
- Consular Assistance: Assistance in cases of emergency, such as accidents, illnesses, or arrests of Portuguese nationals abroad.
- Tax Identification Number (NIF): Application for a Portuguese tax identification number, which is necessary for various economic and legal activities in Portugal. We can help you get your portuguese NIF online.
Others Portuguese Consular Network in Germany
Find below all the different consular representation through Germany.
Consular Section of the Portugal Embassy in Berlin
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section
📍 Address : Zimmerstraße 56 – 1. OG 10117 Berlin
- +(49) 30 2291388, +(49) 30 2290011
Consulate General of Portugal in Stuttgart
🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate
📍 Address : Konigstrasse, 20/I 70173 Stuttgart
- +(49) 152 282 85686
- +(49 711) 227 396
Portugal's General Consulate in Hamburg
🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate
📍 Address : Amelungstrasse 8 - 4.º andar 20354 Hamburgo
- +(49) 40 355 348 50
Portugal's Consular Office in Hattersheim
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Office
📍 Address : Schulstr. 43, 65795 Hattersheim am Main
- +(49) 61 909 753 490
Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Munich
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
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