Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Osaka

An Honorary Consul, who may not be a Portuguese or a diplomat, resides in the country and area where his Consulate is operational, having been assigned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote and protect the rights and interests of Portugal and its people in a city where there's no official representation. While Honorary Consulates are not typically authorised to perform consular acts, under certain exceptional circumstances, with valid justification, they may be authorised to execute voter registration, civil registration, notary acts, and issue travel documents. Their work is conducted within their area of competence, in line with the Head of the Mission they're attached to.

Visas handled directly by the post

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

Consular representations of this kind do not employ VFS services and hence manage all visa applications themselves. They oversee every stage from application gathering to decision-making internally, ensuring complete control over the visa process but possibly leading to longer processing times 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.