Portuguese nationality can be obtained in different ways, depending on the situation of each applicant. Current legislation establishes various possibilities for attribution and acquisition, based on criteria such as length of residence, family ties, birth in Portugal or Sephardic descent.
Most common criteria:
- Legal residence in Portugal for at least 5 years;
- Portuguese parentage or ancestry;
- Marriage or de facto union with a Portuguese citizen;
- Sephardic Jewish descent;
- Birth in Portuguese territory, under certain conditions;
Documents usually required:
- Valid identification document;
- Birth certificate;
- Proof of legal residence (if applicable);
- Criminal record;
- Declaration of wish to acquire nationality;
- Additional documents, depending on the applicable route;
Where can I submit the application?
- At the Civil Registry Office;
- Through a legal representative;
- Online (in some specific cases);
Response times:
The process can take between 6 months and 2 years, depending on the complexity of the request and the volume of pending cases
