Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Kyoto

An Honorary Consul, whether Portuguese or of other nationality, is not a diplomat and lives in the country and location where his Consulate operates, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advocate for and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens, in a city where there isn't official representation. Honorary Consulates are generally not competent to execute consular acts. However, under certain exceptional and justified situations, they may be authorized to conduct voter registration operations, civil registration, notary acts, and issue travel documents. The tasks of honorary consuls are performed, within their competency, in accordance to the Head of the Mission to which they are affiliated.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Tokyo

This consular representation does not utilize VFS services and therefore supervises all visa applications directly. It manages every step from application gathering to decision making internally, which guarantees full control over the visa process but may lead to longer processing periods 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 Japan:

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