Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Jeddah.
The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Jeddah. comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in Saudi Arabia
We welcome you to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia! Our goal is to foster cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and the global community. We provide consular services, travel guidance, and host various cultural events to encourage diversity and strengthen friendships among nations.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Jeddah.?
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia:
- 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 Saudi Arabia. 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 Jeddah.
💡Tips:
To facilitate easier access and speedier processing for visa applicants, Portugal has approved certified service providers across multiple cities to accept visa applications. This approach broadens the geographical reach and allows more applicants to be handled efficiently.
Portugal has entered into contracts with 25 different nations, allowing for a territorial coverage that extends to 89 cities
The nearest external service providers
As Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Riyadh works with VFS for the Saudi Arabia Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : Saudi Aramco Govt Services Complex, Dhahran North, Building #9136, across from the Industrial Training Center (ITC)
What are the opening hours of the external service provider?
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Business hours
08:00 - 15:00
08:00 - 15:00
08:00 - 15:00
08:00 - 15:00
08:00 - 15:00
Submission hours
08:30 – 14:00
08:30 – 14:00
08:30 – 14:00
08:30 – 14:00
08:30 – 14:00
Passport Collection
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00
Ramadan Hours
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Business hours
Submission hours
Passport Collection
Ramadan Hours
Monday
08:00 - 15:00
08:30 – 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 15:00
08:30 – 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 15:00
08:30 – 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Thursday
08:00 - 15:00
08:30 – 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Friday
08:00 - 15:00
08:30 – 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Safety Regulation
Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are:
Children less than 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Elderly or disabled applicants or those with medical condition who may require assistance in order to submit their applications should advise the security staff on arrival at the Visa Application Centre.
Mobile phones are permitted in the Visa Application Centre, but they must be switched to silent mode and put away when you are being served at the counter.
Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
Only one airline cabin size bag 45 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm (18” x 12” x 8”) per applicant is permitted in the Visa Application Centre. Larger bags cannot be taken into the Visa Application Centre and must be stored elsewhere.
For security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
All battery operated or electronic items such cameras, tablets, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players, hard disk drive (HDDs), pen/ thumb drives, spy devices, audio recorders, or other devices which can hinder the centre’s functioning.
Sealed envelopes or packages.
Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ electric cigarettes /fuel.
Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.
Bags and personal belongings of applicants, except for small hand bags.
Food and drink items.
Weapons, weapon - like objects or explosive material of any kind.
Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.
Please note:The Visa Application Centre is unable to store prohibited items. Applicants should make other arrangements to store these belongings before they enter the Visa Application Centre.
All Visa Application Centres are under 24 hours CCTV surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and public safety.
In the interest of safety and security, we reserve the right to conduct random bag searches of applicants and visitors.
Our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
How much does a service at the external service provider cost?
Exclusively to Aramco employees, retirees & their Dependents
🏢 Accessibility
The Visa Application Centre have access ramps for wheelchairs. Customers who have a disability or need assistance are encouraged to bring someone to assist them throughout the application process. Lifts are also accessible when necessary. Please note that our staff will be available to assist any customers with special needs.
The nearest external service providers
As Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Riyadh works with VFS for the Saudi Arabia Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : VFS Global Services, First floor, Lulu Mall - Dammam, 6929 – Eighteenth-Al-Adhamah District, Dammam 32242-3544 Saudi Arabia
What are the opening hours of the external service provider?
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Business hours
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
Submission hours
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Passport Collection
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
Ramadan Hours
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Business hours
Submission hours
Passport Collection
Ramadan Hours
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Safety Regulation
Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are:
Children less than 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Elderly or disabled applicants or those with medical condition who may require assistance in order to submit their applications should advise the security staff on arrival at the Visa Application Centre.
Mobile phones are permitted in the Visa Application Centre, but they must be switched to silent mode and put away when you are being served at the counter.
Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
Only one airline cabin size bag 45 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm (18” x 12” x 8”) per applicant is permitted in the Visa Application Centre. Larger bags cannot be taken into the Visa Application Centre and must be stored elsewhere.
For security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
All battery operated or electronic items such cameras, tablets, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players, hard disk drive (HDDs), pen/ thumb drives, spy devices, audio recorders, or other devices which can hinder the centre’s functioning.
Sealed envelopes or packages.
Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ electric cigarettes /fuel.
Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.
Bags and personal belongings of applicants, except for small hand bags.
Food and drink items.
Weapons, weapon - like objects or explosive material of any kind.
Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.
Please note:The Visa Application Centre is unable to store prohibited items. Applicants should make other arrangements to store these belongings before they enter the Visa Application Centre.
All Visa Application Centres are under 24 hours CCTV surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and public safety.
In the interest of safety and security, we reserve the right to conduct random bag searches of applicants and visitors.
Our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
How much does a service at the external service provider cost?
🏢 Accessibility
The Visa Application Centre have access ramps for wheelchairs. Customers who have a disability or need assistance are encouraged to bring someone to assist them throughout the application process. Lifts are also accessible when necessary. Please note that our staff will be available to assist any customers with special needs.
The nearest external service providers
As Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Riyadh works with VFS for the Saudi Arabia Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : VFS Global Visa Application CenterTasHeel Commercial Plaza, Ground Floor - Suwaid Bin Sakher Street, Off Jundub Bin Kaab Street (Off Prince Sultan Street) Al Mohammadiyah District 1 Jeddah
What are the opening hours of the external service provider?
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Business hours
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
Submission hours
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Passport Collection
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
Ramadan Hours
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Business hours
Submission hours
Passport Collection
Ramadan Hours
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Safety Regulation
Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are:
Children less than 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Elderly or disabled applicants or those with medical condition who may require assistance in order to submit their applications should advise the security staff on arrival at the Visa Application Centre.
Mobile phones are permitted in the Visa Application Centre, but they must be switched to silent mode and put away when you are being served at the counter.
Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
Only one airline cabin size bag 45 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm (18” x 12” x 8”) per applicant is permitted in the Visa Application Centre. Larger bags cannot be taken into the Visa Application Centre and must be stored elsewhere.
For security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
All battery operated or electronic items such cameras, tablets, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players, hard disk drive (HDDs), pen/ thumb drives, spy devices, audio recorders, or other devices which can hinder the centre’s functioning.
Sealed envelopes or packages.
Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ electric cigarettes /fuel.
Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.
Bags and personal belongings of applicants, except for small hand bags.
Food and drink items.
Weapons, weapon - like objects or explosive material of any kind.
Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.
Please note:The Visa Application Centre is unable to store prohibited items. Applicants should make other arrangements to store these belongings before they enter the Visa Application Centre.
All Visa Application Centres are under 24 hours CCTV surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and public safety.
In the interest of safety and security, we reserve the right to conduct random bag searches of applicants and visitors.
Our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
How much does a service at the external service provider cost?
🏢 Accessibility
The Visa Application Centre have access ramps for wheelchairs. Customers who have a disability or need assistance are encouraged to bring someone to assist them throughout the application process. Lifts are also accessible when necessary. Please note that our staff will be available to assist any customers with special needs.
The nearest external service providers
As Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Riyadh works with VFS for the Saudi Arabia Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : VFS Global Visa Application CenterMakkah Road, Al Hada, Riyadh 12913 8380
What are the opening hours of the external service provider?
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Business hours
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
Submission hours
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Passport Collection
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
Ramadan Hours
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
Business hours
Submission hours
Passport Collection
Ramadan Hours
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 15:00
Safety Regulation
Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are:
Children less than 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Elderly or disabled applicants or those with medical condition who may require assistance in order to submit their applications should advise the security staff on arrival at the Visa Application Centre.
Mobile phones are permitted in the Visa Application Centre, but they must be switched to silent mode and put away when you are being served at the counter.
Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
Only one airline cabin size bag 45 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm (18” x 12” x 8”) per applicant is permitted in the Visa Application Centre. Larger bags cannot be taken into the Visa Application Centre and must be stored elsewhere.
For security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.
All battery operated or electronic items such cameras, tablets, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players, hard disk drive (HDDs), pen/ thumb drives, spy devices, audio recorders, or other devices which can hinder the centre’s functioning.
Sealed envelopes or packages.
Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ electric cigarettes /fuel.
Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.
Bags and personal belongings of applicants, except for small hand bags.
Food and drink items.
Weapons, weapon - like objects or explosive material of any kind.
Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.
Please note:The Visa Application Centre is unable to store prohibited items. Applicants should make other arrangements to store these belongings before they enter the Visa Application Centre.
All Visa Application Centres are under 24 hours CCTV surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and public safety.
In the interest of safety and security, we reserve the right to conduct random bag searches of applicants and visitors.
Our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
How much does a service at the external service provider cost?
🏢 Accessibility
The Visa Application Centre have access ramps for wheelchairs. Customers who have a disability or need assistance are encouraged to bring someone to assist them throughout the application process. Lifts are also accessible when necessary. Please note that our staff will be available to assist any customers with special needs.
Need to make additional document requests
Unfortunately, some requests can't be met at the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Jeddah.. Here's the nearest Portuguese consular representation for additional enquiries.
Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Riyadh
- +(966)114826964
- +(966) 547 566 139
📠 Fax: +(966)114826981
Others Portuguese Consular Network in Saudi Arabia
Find below all the different consular representation through Saudi Arabia.
Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Riyadh
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section
📍 Address : Prince Faisal Bin Sa`ad Bin Abdulrahman Street Al Oruba Street - AlWorood area Building nr. 56, Riade, 11693 Reino da Arábia Saudita
- +(966)114826964
- +(966) 547 566 139
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