Portuguese Nationality Law | How to get the Portugal Citizenship

As a Portuguese Nationality Lawyers team we've been practicing immigration law during the last 15 years. This service mainly guides the diaspora and worldwide clients to apply for the Portugal Citizenship and serves all who have requests to submit cases, pending files, general doubts on the law or simply want to follow-up cases of citizenship to Portugal.

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Years of Journey

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Potuguese nationality law -What are the recent updates?

For the past 2 years the administration has been issuing new laws and allowing more candidats to qualify to Portugal Citizenship.

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Portugal Citizenship - What we offer?

We consult on the main requirements and elegibility on the Portugal Nationality Law for obtaining Portugal Passport and ID card - also known as citizen card

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Way forward

Whether you're a descendant of origin, an entrepreneur, or a company looking to migrate workers, to obtain the Dual Citizenship Portugal following

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Portuguese Nationality Law and the last numbers

The main text of Portuguese Citizenship law requirements originates from Article 4 of the fundamental principles at the Constitution. There have been various legal changes, with the most significant being the 1981 Law. This legislation notably facilitated the path through descent (jus sanguinis). Presently, the primary avenues on how to obtain it include: descent or birth, naturalization which requires a residency period typically of five years. Marriage or de facto union and finally Portugal Citizenship by Investment. To obtain a the Portugal Citizenship is often compared to get the Permanent Residency. While similarities exist between the two status, the Portuguese Citizenship Law offers additional privileges, including the right to participate in all elections and the entitlement to a passport and citizen card.

In 2022, approximately 46,230 foreigners obtained the Portuguese Nationality. Among them, 20,844 were residents, while 25,385 resided abroad.

The majority arrived from:

Citizenship statistics

The processing of applications is handled by the Institute of Registries and Notaries (Instituto dos Registos e do Nototiado – IRN), which operates under the Ministry of Justice. If you wish to explore the process of acquiring tailored to your specific circumstances, please continue reading.

How to get Citizenship in Porutgal - requirements?

Before discussing into the different requirments of Portuguese Nationality Law, it's critical to understand the underlying portuguese nationality laws that govern the acquisition of the Passport. The principle of jus sanguinis is followed here, meaning that is primarily determined by descent or bloodline. This means that if you have parents or grandparents, you may be eligible for portgal citizenship, regardless of where you were born. It is also allowed the requirements on the acquisition through marriage and naturalization, which we will explore further in the upcoming sections. It's important to note that Dual Citizenship Portugal is recognized meaning that you can hold the two or more from another country. This allows individuals to benefit from the advantages and opportunities that come with the Portugal Passport while maintaining their existing rights.

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Passport based on ancestry

Portugal Citiznship based on parents and or grandparents;

Double Nationality

Get Portuguese nationaliy and have a second passport

Passport by marriage

The citizenship based on marriage to your spouse.

Our Goals & Achievements in Legal Practice

Whether you're a business owner, an individual facing legal challenges, or a family seeking guidance, Wright & Associate is dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for you.

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How to get the Portugal Dual Citizenship?

To those who meet the eligibility criteria, it carries multiple benefits, one of which is the ability to travel and work freely within the European Union in possession of a passport.
There are several categories into which a case for obtaining citizenship can fall. This website describes the various routes of eligibility and requirements for passport citizenship. Feel free to use this website as your legal guide on how to prepare a successful application either you may chase it via Portugal Citizenship for descent or via naturalization.
Citizens have the right to enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival to 184 countries being one of the most widely accepted without visa restrictions imposed on others..

Processing Time For Portugal Nationality

The massive increase in interest in obtaining can affect how long the process takes on the processing time. An improperly prepared application to the relevant  authorities causes needless delay and an increase in the processing time. The recent increase in numbers lead to some cases to be waiting for conclusion for more than 3 years waiting time which lead to clients to request urgency on the files pending. To request for urgency on a citizenship case there must exist reasons to justify it. Some of them are accepted others are not considered. A claim must be made to see if there is a chance to bypass the line.
There are several routes of citizenship types that may currently be submitted online with the help of a Portugal Citizenship Lawyer. Later you would be able to track your application using an online system, gaining instant updates on your application and getting the process status. This recent online submission in 2024 decreased processing times and we've been observing some reductions.

Process Status

Our team has extensive experience in this field and works closely with central registries, such as Conservatoria dos Registos Centrais and Conservatoria dos Registos Civis.
As claims are submitted to our office, we issue a digital receipt stamped with the date of submission. The client can track the case and follow it to the conclusion. In most circumstances, the result is the successful attainment of a  passport and citizen card..
In a preliminary analysis, which ascertains the appropriate legal path toward citizenship, all details and documents must be carefully analyzed by an experienced professional to make sure you meet the requirements, and a strategy for the whole family must be established from the start. Applications are sometimes delayed or denied, despite a legitimate claim, because people with little to no knowledge of the law fail to seek expert assistance.

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Navigating the process of acquiring can be challenging, and applicants may encounter various obstacles along the way. Here are some common challenges and tips on how to overcome them:

Language Proficiency

As a Portuguese Nationality Lawyers team we've been practicing immigration law during the last 15 years. This service mainly guides the diaspora and worldwide clients to apply for the Portugal Citizenship and serves all who have requests to submit cases, pending files, general doubts on the law or simply want to follow-up cases of citizenship to Portugal.

Complex Application Forms

The application forms can be lengthy and complex, requiring detailed information and supporting documentation. To overcome this challenge, carefully read and understand the instructions provided with the application forms. Seek assistance from a lawyer or immigration consultant to ensure that your forms are completed accurately and thoroughly

Document Authentication and Translation

The document and authentication phase is critical because incorrect stamping and notarization leads to the refuse of the delivered documents. The same happens with translations from foreign languages other than portuguese.

Patience and Persistence

The application time can be lengthy an to have an accepted and concluded file takes time and persistence with several visits and queries to the authorities.

Streamline the processing time For nationality

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Contact us describing your case and th intendent route for portugal citizenship

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Scan the available documents so we can examine them and correct any potential existent issues

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We will file your citizenship case under the best available knowledge on portugal nationality

FAQ on Portuguese Citizenship

How long does it take to get the Passport?

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