Portuguese nationality
There are currently several ways to obtain Portuguese nationality.
HOW CAN I OBTAIN PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY?
Portuguese nationality can be obtained as children, grandchildren, spouses and partners of Portuguese citizens/nationals, indirectly also by great-grandchildren, by length of residence in Portugal, by investment activities, by birth in Portuguese territory, as well as exceptionally by descendants of Sephardic Jews.
- Born abroad to parents of Portuguese nationality.
- Being a grandson of a Portuguese.
- For being married or in a stable union with a Portuguese person.
- Legally reside in Portugal for at least 5 years.
Portuguese nationality for being the son of a Portuguese
Born abroad to Portuguese parents
You can apply for Portuguese nationality under these conditions and be considered Portuguese by birth if was born abroad; has a Portuguese mother or a Portuguese father; declares that he or she intends to acquire Portuguese nationality.
The most important assumption is proof of filiation to the Portuguese father/mother, that is, that the applicant has been registered by the Portuguese father/mother before reaching the age of majority.
Portuguese nationality for being nithis is portuguese
Portuguese nationality for grandchildren of Portuguese citizens is viable even if the applicant was not born in Portugal or resides in a European country and if his/her father/mother, the child of Portuguese citizens, has died before. This will depend on several factors that are identified in the analysis of specific documents. You can apply for Portuguese nationality under these conditions if:
- You have a Portuguese grandmother or a Portuguese grandfather who has not lost Portuguese nationality
- He declares that he wishes to acquire Portuguese nationality
- Demonstrate your connection to the Portuguese community through an official document certifying your knowledge of the Portuguese language.
For being married or in a stable union with a Portuguese person
It is possible for a married or union-bound foreigner to obtain Portuguese nationality, provided that:
- Be married or living in a formal stable union for more than 3 years with a Portuguese citizen (the application must be made at the time of the union);
- Have the relationship previously recognized/registered in Portugal (through Registration/Transcription of Marriage in the Portuguese Civil Registry or Judicial Recognition of the de facto marriage); and
- Demonstrate that it has effective links with the Portuguese national community.
*As a result of the latestFollowing the amendment to the Nationality Act, in some cases, proof of effective ties with Portugal will not be necessary when, for example, the marriage/union has been in existence for more than 6 years or when they have children in common who are already Portuguese. In this case, the ties are presumed, i.e. automatically recognised by the Portuguese Government.
Portuguese nationality by residence
Another option for those who wish to acquire Portuguese nationality is legally reside with a residence permit in Portugal for at least 5 years This hypothesis is particularly recommended for those who wish to settle in Portugal and who do not have close relatives who are Portuguese. This is the case, for example, for highly qualified professionals, students, passive income earners or investors.
Foreigners who decide to invest in Portugal, after completing 5 years of residence, can also obtain Portuguese nationality.
Freedom of movement within the Schengen area, which covers 26 European countries.
Reside and work freely in Portugal.
Access to Portuguese nationality in 5 years.
Investor visa or Golden Visa in Portugal
If you want to know more about nationalities, visas and all types of investments eligible for the Golden Visa and how the entire process works to obtain yours, contact us.
