Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Georgetown
The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Georgetown comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in Guyana
The Guyana Embassy extends its heartfelt welcome to you! Our goal is to establish and promote diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Guyana and the worldwide community. We provide comprehensive consular services, reliable travel guidelines, and host cultural events to foster diversity and unity amongst nations.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Georgetown?
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Guyana. 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 Guyana:
- 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 Guyana. 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 Honorary Consulate in Georgetown
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To ease the application process for visas and promote swift processing, Portugal has employed certified service providers in numerous cities who are authorized to take visa applications. This method expands our geographical reach and enables us to process an increased number of applications more effectively.
Contracts have been established with 25 different countries by Portugal, which means we have a territorial reach across 89 cities
Need to make additional document requests
Unfortunately, some requests can't be met at the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Georgetown. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.
General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas
- +58 414 466 53 50
- +58 212 267 23 82
- +58 212 267 89 89
- +58 212 264 05 47
Others Portuguese Consular Network in Guyana
Find below all the different consular representation through Guyana.
There is no permanent Portuguese diplomatic representation in Guyana. Matters relating to this country are handled by the diplomatic representation below 👇
General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas
🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate
📍 Address : 2da. Av. Qta. Consulado de Portugal, nº 16, Urbanización Campo Alegre, Municipio Chacao, Estado Miranda, Caracas 1060
- +58 414 466 53 50
- +58 212 267 23 82
- +58 212 267 89 89
- +58 212 264 05 47
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