Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester
The information about the Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester comes from the official Portuguese government website
The word from the Portuguese embassy in United Kingdom
Greetings from the British Embassy! We strive to foster strong diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between the UK and other nations across the globe. Our portfolio includes delivering consular assistance, providing travel guidance, and planning cultural activities to bolster the spirit of diversity and unity amongst countries.
What type of Consular Representation is the Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester?
Where is located the Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester?
📍 Address : 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, Reino Unido
What are the contact of Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester?
- +(44) (0)161 236 09 90
- +(44) (0) 20 343 336 24
📠 Fax: +(44) (0)161 236 20 64
What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?
Portugal offers several visa options for those looking to relocate from United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom:
- 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 United Kingdom. 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 Manchester
💡Tips:
In various cities, Portugal has granted permission to certified providers to receive visa applications, a move aimed at improving access for applicants and expediting the processing time. This initiative broadens the territorial coverage, catering to a larger number of applicants in an efficient manner.
Contracts have been signed by Portugal in 25 distinct nations, resulting in a broad territorial reach across 89 cities.
The nearest external service providers
As Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester works with VFS for the United Kingdom Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : Centro de Solicitação de Visto de Portugal50 Devonshire Street North, M12 6JH Manchester
The nearest external service providers
As Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester works with VFS for the United Kingdom Visa Applications, here are all the relevant information
📍 Address : Centro de Solicitação de Visto de Portugal1 Rennie’s Isle EH6 6QT Edinburgh - Leith
What documents car I request directly from the Portugal's Consulate General in Manchester
Here are the most common services provided by your embassy in United Kingdom:
- 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 United Kingdom
Find below all the different consular representation through United Kingdom.
Portugal's General Consulate in London
🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate
📍 Address : 3, Portland Place London W1B 1HR
- +(44) (0) 207 291 37 70
- +(44) (0) 20 343 336 24
Portugal's Honorary Consulate in Belfast
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
Welcome to the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Edinburgh!
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
Honorary Consulate of Portugal in St. Helier
🏫 Type of embassy : Honorary Consulate
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