Portugal's Consulate General in Zurich
The information about the Portugal's Consulate General in Zurich comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in Switzerland
On behalf of the Swiss Embassy, we extend our warm welcome! Our goal is to foster diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Switzerland and the other countries of the world. We offer services related to foreign affairs, travel guidance, and coordinate cultural events to bolster friendship and multiculturalism between nations.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Consulate General in Zurich?
Where is located the Portugal's Consulate General in Zurich?
📍 Address : Zeltweg 13, 8032 Zurique, Suíça
What are the contact of Portugal's Consulate General in Zurich?
- (+41) (0) 31 560 38 50
- (+41) (0) 44 200 30 40
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from Switzerland. 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 Switzerland:
- 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 Switzerland. 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 Consulate General in Zurich
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Certified service providers have been sanctioned in various parts of Portugal to facilitate visa application submissions, making the process more accessible for applicants and expediting the processing time. This approach broadens our geographical reach, thus allowing us to effectively accommodate a larger number of applicants.
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What documents car I request directly from the Portugal's Consulate General in Zurich
Here are the most common services provided by your embassy in Switzerland:
- Passport Services: Application for a new passport, renewal of an existing passport, and sometimes emergency travel documents.
- Visas: Application for various types of visas to enter Portugal, including tourist, short stay and long stay Visas.
- Consular Registration: Registration of Portuguese citizens residing abroad.
- Citizen Cards: Application or renewal of the Portuguese Citizen Card, which serves as an identification document in Portugal.
- Civil Registry Services: This includes services like marriage registration, birth registration, death registration, and acquiring corresponding certificates.
- Notary Services: Notarization of documents, certification of photocopies, authentification of signatures, and issuing of power of attorney.
- Voter Registration: Registration and information on voting while abroad for Portuguese elections.
- Consular Assistance: Assistance in cases of emergency, such as accidents, illnesses, or arrests of Portuguese nationals abroad.
- Tax Identification Number (NIF): Application for a Portuguese tax identification number, which is necessary for various economic and legal activities in Portugal. We can help you get your portuguese NIF online.
Others Portuguese Consular Network in Switzerland
Find below all the different consular representation through Switzerland.
Embassy of Portugal's Consular Section in Bern
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Section
📍 Address : Weltpoststrasse, 20, 3015 Berne, Suisse
- +(41) (0) 31 352 86 68
- +(41) 793 242 505
- +(41) (0) 31 560 38 50
Consulate General of Portugal in Geneva
🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate
📍 Address : Route de Ferney, 220, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Suíça
- +(41) 22 791 76 36
- +(41) (0) 31 560 38 50
Portuguese Consular Office in Lugano
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Office
📍 Address : Via Ferruccio Pelli 13, CH-6900 Lugano, Suíça
- +(41) 912 603 860
- (+41) (0) 31 560 38 50
Portugal's Consular Office in Sion
🏫 Type of embassy : Consular Office
📍 Address : Av. Du Midi, 7 - 5º 1950 Sion
- +(41) 27 323 15 11
- +(41) (0) 31 560 38 50
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