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Portuguese citizenship - your key to a free and stable life in the EU
Portuguese citizenship gives the opportunity to travel freely, build a career, receive education and develop in a society with stable legal norms, a developed economy and a high level of social security.
The holder of a Portuguese passport is automatically a full-fledged citizen of the European Union - he or she can travel visa-free throughout the Schengen countries, enjoy the rights and benefits provided by the EU legislation.
A Portuguese passport can be obtained in a variety of ways, depending on personal circumstances, length of residence or investment activity.
Foreigners who have legally resided in Portugal for at least 5 years are eligible to apply for citizenship. The prerequisites are knowledge of the Portuguese language, no criminal record and no threat to public safety.
If you are officially married to a Portuguese citizen for at least 3 years and actually reside in the country, you can apply for citizenship on a family basis.
Citizenship can be granted to those whose parents or grandparents had Portuguese citizenship. It is important to prove language skills and a cultural or emotional connection to the country.
Persons who have invested 250,000 EUR or more in the Portuguese economy receive a residence permit and after 5 years are entitled to apply for citizenship on general grounds.
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Obtaining Portuguese citizenship is a highly regulated process that requires careful attention to detail. For a successful result, it is important to follow the established procedure and take into account the legal regulations.
The initial stage involves a comprehensive assessment of the legal grounds for the application. The lawyers will analyze your personal situation in order to find the most suitable option for obtaining citizenship, explain the requirements of the Portuguese legislation, check the availability of documents and their compliance with the regulations, assess possible risks and obstacles.
At this stage you will collect a complete set of documents according to the chosen basis for citizenship. The standard list includes an official application form, identity card, birth certificate, documents proving legal residence in the country, certificate of Portuguese language skills (if necessary). Special attention is paid to the correct translation, legalization, apostille and relevance of all documents. It is advisable to entrust the final check to a specialist in order to exclude formal errors that may lead to refusal.
You can apply for citizenship in person at the Multifunctional Center for Migrants or at the Civil Registry Office, through an authorized representative, or in some cases remotely. The registered application is sent to the Ministry of Justice. Its consideration may take from several months to a year, and its status can be monitored online. In case of a positive decision, the Central Registrar issues a certificate of citizenship.
The final step is to obtain a national passport and a Portuguese Citizenship Card. This can be done at the office of the Institute of Registers and Notaries, at the Portuguese Consulate abroad. Personal identification and tax numbers are also issued. Document production time is 1 day in case of urgent submission and 8-11 working days in case of standard procedure. Cost of a passport - from 65 to 135 EUR, depending on the urgency of production.
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We have collected answers to the most common questions that our clients are concerned about when applying for citizenship. If you have not found the information you need, please do not hesitate to contact us - we will be happy to answer them personally.
Currently, 5 years of legal residence in Portugal is required to apply for naturalization. In the case of marriage, the period is reduced to 3 years, and residency is not necessary at all when requesting a passport by descent.
No, Portugal allows dual citizenship, so it is not necessary to renounce your current citizenship (if your country's legislation allows it).
Yes, language proficiency is required, which can be demonstrated by a certificate (for example, CIPLE) or a Portuguese education.
Yes, if at least one of the parents has been legally residing in Portugal for at least one year, a child born in Portugal can obtain citizenship automatically. And when you request citizenship by naturalization or other means, you have the right to include minor children in the application.
The application can take from 6 months, depending on the workload of the services and the availability of all the necessary documents.
It is not possible to obtain a Portuguese passport directly for financial investment. There is an investment program in the country, but on its basis, you can only obtain a residence permit, and citizenship - in the general order of naturalization.
