Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu

An Honorary Consul can be a Portuguese or a foreign national, residing in the country and city where the Consulate is functional. They are appointed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry to represent and promote the Portuguese State's rights and interests in cities without official representation. Although generally not competent to conduct consular acts, in some exceptional and justified scenarios, they may be authorised to register voters, conduct civil registrations and notary acts and issue travel documents. The Honorary Consuls carry out their duties, within their competence purview, in accordance with the Mission Head to whom they report.

Visas outsourced to VFS Global

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

Here, the consular representation wholly outsources the visa application process to VFS Global, who take care of all operational aspects barring visa review and approval. This model aids in process streamlining, enabling the consulate to manage high volumes of applications effectively, while always maintaining control over visa issuance.

• 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 Nepal:

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