Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Badajoz

An Honorary Consul, whether Portuguese or not, is also not a diplomat and lives in the country and location where his Consulate is situated, who has been appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protect and promote the rights and interests of the Portuguese State and its citizens, in a city without official representation. Honorary Consulates usually lack the competence to perform consular acts, however, in some exceptional and justified situations, they could be authorized to conduct voter registration activities, civil registration and notary acts and to issue travel documents. The honorary consuls' work is performed, within their competence range, in compliance with the Head of the Mission they are affiliated to.

Visas handled directly by the post

Visa applications are handled by: Consulate General of Portugal in Seville

This consular representation does not avail VFS services and thereby handles all visa applications directly. It oversees every step from application collection to decision-making internally, ensuring total control over the visa process but may lead to longer processing times 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 Spain:

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