Which Portuguese consulate handles my D8 visa? (by US state)
Updated · Applying from the US guide · Not legal advice
It depends on your state: New York covers NY, CT and MI; Newark covers NJ, PA and DE; Boston covers most of Massachusetts plus NH, ME and VT; New Bedford and Providence cover southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island; San Francisco covers 13 western states; and the Embassy's consular section in Washington, DC covers the rest, with a VFS Global centre in Chicago taking applications since 3 August 2026.
| Post | States | How D8 files are submitted |
|---|---|---|
| New York | New York, Connecticut, Michigan | VFS Global |
| Newark | New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware | Online visa portal + consulate appointment |
| Boston | Massachusetts (Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester), New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont | Consulate (see its visa page) |
| New Bedford / Providence | Other Massachusetts counties, Rhode Island | New Bedford: appointment by email |
| San Francisco | California, Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico (+ Guam, American Samoa, N. Mariana Islands) | VFS Global (San Francisco) |
| Washington, DC | DC and all other states (e.g. Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Virginia) | Consular Section; VFS Chicago since 3 Aug 2026 |
Rules that apply everywhere
- File where you legally live, not where it's convenient. Bring proof (licence, state ID, lease).
- No walk-ins: every post works by appointment.
- Read the post's own checklist; it can add documents to the MNE list.
Quick answers
- How do I book an appointment at the Portuguese consulate in the US?
- Find your post above, then follow its channel: VFS Global (New York, San Francisco, Chicago), the online visa portal (Newark) or the consulate's own booking or email.
- Does VFS Global handle Portugal D8 visa applications?
- Yes for some jurisdictions: New York and San Francisco say so on their sites, and the Embassy announced a VFS centre in Chicago from 3 August 2026.
- I live in Texas. Where do I apply?
- Texas falls under the Embassy's consular section in Washington, DC (check the embassy's site for current submission options).
What to do next
Tell the free D8 check your state: it names your post, how it takes files (VFS, portal or consulate) and builds the checklist for it. Human review before you book: $599.
Find my post and checklistSources
- Consulate General of Portugal in New York
- Consulate General of Portugal in Newark
- Consulate General of Portugal in Boston: jurisdiction
- Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford
- Consulate General of Portugal in San Francisco: jurisdiction
- Embassy of Portugal in Washington, DC
- VFS Global: Portugal visa applications in the United States
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.