Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Munich

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs appoints an Honorary Consul, a person who may or may not be Portuguese or a diplomat, but lives in the country where his Consulate operates, to uphold and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens in a city where there is no official representation. Honorary Consulates usually are not authorized to perform consular acts, although, under certain special and justified circumstances, they may be permitted to conduct voter registration, civil registration and notary acts, and to issue travel documents. Honorary Consuls operate within the scope of their duties in accordance with the head of the mission to which they are assigned.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Consulate General of Portugal in Stuttgart

This consular representation does not use the services of VFS and therefore manages all visa applications directly. It oversees every step from receiving applications to decision-making internally, which guarantees total control over the visa process but could 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 Germany:

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