Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Pusan

The information about the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Pusan comes from the official Portuguese government website

The word from the Portuguese embassy in South Korea

The South Korea Embassy welcomes you! We are on a mission to strengthen South Korea's diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties with countries globally. In addition to that, we provide consular services, travel guidance, and arrange cultural events to foster diversity and unity among countries.

What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Pusan?

Honorary Consulate - An Honorary Consul, possibly a Portuguese or a foreigner, who doesn't necessarily have to be a diplomat, is a representative appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Their task is to uphold and safeguard the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its nationals, especially in a city with no official representation. While Honorary Consulates generally do not carry out consular acts, in certain exceptional circumstances, they may be allowed to handle voter registration, civil registration and notary acts, issue travel documents, all in compliance with the head of the mission they are assigned to.

What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?

Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from South Korea. 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 South Korea:

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 Korea. 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 Pusan

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To facilitate visa application and quicker processing, Portugal has sanctioned certified service providers in various cities for accepting visa applications. This approach broadens geographical reach and aligns the service to handle more applicants efficiently.

Portugal has inked contracts in 25 countries, representing a geographic coverage of 89 cities.

Some consular representations do not employ VFS services and hence handle all visa applications directly. This approach offers complete control over the visa process, but it might lead to longer processing times due to an increased workload.

Need to make additional document requests

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

Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Seoul

☎️ Phone :

+(82) 2 36752251

✉️ Mail :

📠 Fax: +(82) 2 36752250

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Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Seoul

🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section

📍 Address : 2F., Wonseo Building, 13, Changdeokgung 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, República da Coreia 03058

☎️ Phone :

+(82) 2 36752251

✉️ Mail :

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