Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Beirut

The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Beirut comes from the official Portuguese government website

The word from the Portuguese embassy in Lebanon

We warmly welcome you to the Embassy of Lebanon! Our objective is to fortify diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Lebanon and other countries worldwide. We are providers of consular services and travel guidance, and also organize various cultural events encouraging mutual friendship and cultural diversity.

What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Beirut?

Honorary Consulate - An Honorary Consul can be a Portuguese citizen or a foreigner who isn't a diplomat but resides in the country and location where their Consulate operates. They are appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advocate and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens in cities where there isn't an official representation. While Honorary Consulates generally don't possess the competence to perform consular acts, they might be authorized to carry out voter registration, civil registration and notary acts, and issue travel documents under certain exceptional and justified circumstances. The responsibilities of honorary consuls, within the extent of their competence, are performed in alignment with the directives of the Head of the Mission they are connected to.

What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?

Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Lebanon. 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 Lebanon:

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 Lebanon. 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 Beirut

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Certified service providers in multiple cities across Portugal are authorized to accept visa applications. This measure facilitates better access for applicants and expedites the processing time. Consequently, this approach broadens our geographical reach, ensuring more efficient and effective service to a larger number of applicants.

Contracts have been signed by Portugal with 25 different countries, covering 89 cities geographically.

Consular representations of this sort don't employ VFS services and instead manage all visa applications themselves. They are responsible for everything from application collection to decision making internally, ensuring complete control over the visa process. However, this might result in longer processing times due to the increased workload.

Need to make additional document requests

Unfortunately, some requests can't be met at the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Beirut. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.

Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Nicosia

☎️ Phone :

+(357) 22375131
+(357) 97734085

✉️ Mail :

[email protected]

📠 Fax: +(357) 22756456

Others Portuguese Consular Network in Lebanon

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There is no permanent Portuguese diplomatic representation in Lebanon. Matters relating to this country are handled by the diplomatic representation below 👇

Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Nicosia

🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section

📍 Address : Severis Bldg, 5th floor, 9 Arch. Makarios Avenue, P.O. Box 27407 – 1645 Nicosia

☎️ Phone :

+(357) 22375131
+(357) 97734085

✉️ Mail :

[email protected]

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