Honorary Consulate of Portugal in the city of Venice

An Honorary Consul, whether of Portuguese origin or not, is an appointed non-diplomat residing in the country and area of operation of his Consulate. Appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they are charged with the promotion and protection of the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens in places lacking an official representation. While not typically authorized to carry out consular acts, in certain exceptional and justified situations, they may be permitted to undertake voter registration operations, record civil registration and notary acts, and issue travel documents. Their responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the Head of the Mission to which they are assigned.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Embassy of Portugal in Rome - Consular Section

A consular representation that does not employ the services of VFS and as such, handles all visa applications directly. While it retains total control over the visa process, this could lead to extended processing times due to an 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 Italy:

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