Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Durban

The information about the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Durban comes from the official Portuguese government website

The word from the Portuguese embassy in South Africa

Greetings from the South Africa Embassy! Our aim is to foster diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between South Africa and the global community. We provide consular services, travel guidance, and coordinate cultural activities to advocate for diversity and camaraderie among nations.

What type of Consular Representation is the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Durban?

Honorary Consulate - An Honorary Consul can be Portuguese or foreign, is typically not a diplomat, and lives in the location where their Consulate is situated. They are chosen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the responsibility of representing and safeguarding the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens, particularly in cities without official representation. Normally, Honorary Consulates are not qualified to perform consular tasks, except in specific, exceptional situations where they might receive authorization to conduct operations like voter registration, civil registry, notary actions, and issue of travel documents. The task of these honorary consuls is performed in line with their abilities, under the supervision of the Mission Chief they are connected to.

What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?

Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from South Africa. Before applying for any visa, you'll need to obtain two essential items:

Here are the main visa types available from South Africa:

  • 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 South Africa. 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 Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Durban

💡Tips:

Portugal has given the green light to certified service providers in different cities to process visa applications, thus facilitating more effortless accessibility for applicants and fostering expedited processing. This approach increases geographical reach, thereby allowing the service to handle a larger number of applicants competently.

Contracts have been signed by Portugal across 25 diverse countries, providing a territorial reach that encompasses 89 cities.

The consular representation has completely delegated its visa application procedure to VFS Global, which controls all operational elements, with the exception of the visa review and approval. This arrangement optimizes the process, enabling the consulate to process a large number of applications effectively, while still retaining authority over the issuance of visas.

The nearest external service providers

As General Consulate of Portugal in Johannesburg works with VFS for the South Africa Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information

📍 Address : Visa Application Centre1st Floor Rivonia Village Corner Rivonia Boulevard and Mutual Road Sandton, Johannesburg

More information about the General Consulate

What are the opening hours of the external service provider?

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Business hours

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

Submission hours

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

Passport Collection

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

Business hours

Submission hours

Passport Collection

Monday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

Thursday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

Friday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

Safety Regulation

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.

How much does a service at the external service provider cost?

This Visa Application Centre has an additional fee requirement

Service Fee

ZAR 634.49

Mode of payment

Credit or Debit card and cash deposit

🏢 Accessibility

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.

The nearest external service providers

As General Consulate of Portugal in Johannesburg works with VFS for the South Africa Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information

📍 Address : Visa Application CentreUnit 409, 4th Floor 91 -123 Cowey Road (Problem Mkhize) Essenwood Durban 4000

More information about the General Consulate

What are the opening hours of the external service provider?

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Business hours

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

Submission hours

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

Passport Collection

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Business hours

Submission hours

Passport Collection

Monday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 17:00

08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 15:00

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Safety Regulation

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.

How much does a service at the external service provider cost?

This Visa Application Centre has an additional fee requirement

Service Fee

ZAR 634.49

Mode of payment

Credit or Debit card and cash deposit

🏢 Accessibility

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.

Need to make additional document requests

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

General Consulate of Portugal in Johannesburg

☎️ Phone :
  • +(27) 78 344 6495
  • +(27) 11 622 0645
✉️ Mail :

Others Portuguese Consular Network in South Africa

Find below all the different consular representation through South Africa.

Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Pretoria

🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section

📍 Address : 599 Leyds Street Muckleneuk 0002 Pretoria South Africa

☎️ Phone :
  • +(27) 824625032
  • +(27) 123464285
More information about the Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Pretoria

General Consulate of Portugal in Johannesburg

🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate

📍 Address : 15 Ernest Oppenheimer Ave, Bruma, South Africa

☎️ Phone :
  • +(27) 78 344 6495
  • +(27) 11 622 0645
✉️ Mail :
More information about the General Consulate of Portugal in Johannesburg

Consulate General of Portugal in Cape Town

🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate

📍 Address : Suite 1005, Standard Bank Center, Main Tower,10th Floor, Hertzog Boulevard, 8001 CapeTown ou CapeTown P.O. Box 3433, C.T. 8000

☎️ Phone :
  • + (27) 603174285
  • +(27 21) 4180080/1
✉️ Mail :
More information about the Consulate General of Portugal in Cape Town

Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Port Elizabeth

🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate

More information about the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Port Elizabeth

Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Welkom

🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate

More information about the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Welkom

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