Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Haifa
The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Haifa comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in Israel
The goal of the Embassy of Israel is to foster relations on the diplomatic, cultural, and economic fronts between Israel and other nations globally. We provide consular services, travel guidance, and arrange cultural activities to cultivate diversity and international friendship.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Haifa?
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Israel. 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 Israel:
- 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 Israel. 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 Haifa
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Numerous cities throughout Portugal have certified service providers authorized to process visa applications, thus simplifying access for applicants and expediting processing times. This approach broadens geographical coverage, catering to a greater number of applicants efficiently.
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Closest External Service Provider
As Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Tel Aviv works with VFS for the Israel Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : Visa Application Centre47th Floor, Midtown Commerce, 144 Menachem Begin, Tel Aviv, Israel
Need to make additional document requests
Unfortunately, some requests can't be met at the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Haifa. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.
Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Tel Aviv
- +(972) 3 695 63 72
- +(972) 3 695 63 61/73
- +972 (0)54 545 11 72
📠 Fax: +(972) 3 695 63 66
Others Portuguese Consular Network in Israel
Find below all the different consular representation through Israel.
Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Tel Aviv
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section
📍 Address : HaArba'a Towers, Southern Tower, HaArba'a St, 32, 26º floor, Telavive
- +(972) 3 695 63 72
- +(972) 3 695 63 61/73
- +972 (0)54 545 11 72
The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Tel Aviv
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
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