Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Kristiansand

An Honorary Consul can be Portuguese or non-Portuguese, is not a diplomat, and dwells in the country and locality where their Consulate functions. They are appointed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry to champion and safeguard Portugal's rights and interests in a city without official representation. Honorary Consulates usually lack the authority to perform consular acts. However, under certain extraordinary and justified situations, they may be permitted to conduct voter registration procedures, civil registration, notarial acts, and issue travel documents. The duties of honorary consuls are performed within their competence, in alignment with the mission head they are attached to.

Visas handled directly by the post

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

This consular representation doesn't employ VFS services and therefore manages all visa applications directly. They supervise all stages from application collection to decision-making internally, ensuring total control over the visa process. However, this 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 Norway:

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