Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Nampula

Honorary Consuls are individuals, whether Portuguese or not, who are not diplomats but reside in the country where their Consulate is located. They are chosen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to uphold and protect the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens, particularly in cities without official representation. Despite not typically being competent to perform consular acts, they may be allowed to execute voter registration operations, civil registry and notary actions, and issue travel documents in specified exceptional circumstances. Their work is done according to the competency scope given by the Head of the Mission to which they are linked.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Portugal's General Consulate in Beira

Consulates that do not use VFS services directly manage all visa applications. While this gives them complete control over the visa process, it may result in extended processing times due to a larger 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 Mozambique:

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