Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Mumbai

An Honorary Consul is an appointee, whether Portuguese or otherwise, non-diplomatic and a resident in the country and city where the Consulate is active, selected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens, in a city lacking official representation. Honorary Consulates typically are not qualified to perform consular acts, with the exception of certain special and justified instances, such as voter registration, civil registration, notary acts, and issuing travel documents. The role of honorary consuls is conducted within their competency, following the Mission Head to which they are associated.

Visas outsourced to VFS Global

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

This consular representation entirely outsources its visa application process to VFS Global. Therefore, it takes care of all operational elements except the visa review and approval. This setup helps streamline the process, enabling the consulate to manage a large amount of applications efficiently while keeping control over visa issuance.

• 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 India:

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