General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas

The information about the General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas comes from the official Portuguese government website

The word from the Portuguese embassy in Venezuela

Welcome to the Venezuelan Embassy! Our primary purpose is the promotion of diplomatic, cultural, and economic relationships between Venezuela and other global nations. We provide consular services and travel guidelines while hosting cultural events to encourage diversity and friendship among countries.

What type of Consular Representation is the General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas?

General Consulate - Functioning similarly to a Consular Section, it is a centre for handling all consular matters, under the guidance of a Consul. These centres are usually larger and physically separate from the embassies, although they remain under the Ambassador's supervision. They typically operate in larger cities with substantial Portuguese diasporas that are not capital cities. Visa services are provided through either VFS or E-Visa, depending on the country.

Where is located the General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas?

📍 Address : 2da. Av. Qta. Consulado de Portugal, nº 16, Urbanización Campo Alegre, Municipio Chacao, Estado Miranda, Caracas 1060

What are the contact of General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas?

☎️ Phone :

+58 414 466 53 50
+58 212 267 23 82
+58 212 267 89 89
+58 212 264 05 47

✉️ Mail :

What are the Portuguese formalities to relocate to Portugal?

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

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 Venezuela. 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 General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas

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Certified service providers have been approved by Portugal in various cities to accept visa applications, thus allowing applicants easier access and faster processing. This approach broadens geographical reach, allowing the service to cater to a larger number of applicants efficiently.

Portugal has contracted with 25 diverse countries, resulting in a territorial coverage encompassing 89 cities

What documents car I request directly from the General Consulate of Portugal in Caracas

Here are the most common services provided by your embassy in Venezuela:

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.

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Portugal's Consulate General in Valencia

🏫 Type of embassy : General Consulate

📍 Address : Calle 148, nº 101-27, Redoma del Indio, Urbanización Carabobo, Valencia, Estado Carabobo, Venezuela

☎️ Phone :

+(58 241) 823 46 45
+(58) 424 414 341
+(58 241) 823 99 69
+(58 241) 823 87 89

✉️ Mail :

[email protected]

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