• Document analysis to verify if you meet the necessary requirements.
• Filling out forms.
• Organization of all documentation.
• Digital signature by a lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association on every document.
• Online submission of the citizenship application.
• Monitoring the process until the birth certificate is issued.

• Assistance with opening bank accounts: 650 USD
• Recognition of foreign judgments (e.g., divorce): 2000 USD
• In-person assistance at government offices: Can be requested separately.
• Tax and accounting support in Portugal: We can refer you to accountants in the country for any needs.
• Real estate support in Portugal: We can refer you to brokers in the country for real estate investments.
• Passport application.
• Citizen Card application.

As an annual member of the Settee Community, you receive a 200 USD discount on citizenship as the primary applicant.

For each additional dependent, you receive a 200 USD discount on the citizenship process.

Portuguese citizenship can be requested by children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Portuguese citizens. Additionally, individuals married to or in a stable union with Portuguese citizens may also qualify, provided they can prove at least 5 years of legal residence in Portugal.

Other eligible groups include:

• People born in former Portuguese colonies while they were under Portuguese rule.
• Minor children of foreigners born in Portuguese territory.
• Parents of minors who hold Portuguese nationality.
• Descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled from Portugal in the 15th century.

For more details on who can apply for citizenship, check out our article: How to Obtain Portuguese Citizenship by Descent.

The first step to obtaining Portuguese citizenship is to confirm that you meet all the requirements needed to begin the process.

This includes verifying whether you have Portuguese ancestry or fall into other categories provided for by the Portuguese Nationality Law, such as the options described above.

Obtaining Portuguese citizenship may seem challenging, but with the right support, the entire process becomes simpler and more efficient. Check out the main steps:

1. Gathering Required Documents: Birth certificate of the Portuguese ancestor, marriage certificate, and other documents proving your eligibility, depending on the case (children, grandchildren, or other categories).
2. International Legalization: All documents must be legalized for international use, including apostille certification and, in some cases, a sworn translation.
3. Document Submission: Documents must be sent to Portugal or to the nearest Portuguese consulate, depending on the chosen procedure.
4. Process Management: This is a bureaucratic procedure that requires great attention to detail to avoid errors that could delay or invalidate your citizenship.

Settee has expert partners in Portuguese citizenship processes and offers full support at every stage:

1. Eligibility Analysis: We evaluate your case to ensure you meet the legal requirements.
2. Document Management: We handle the search, organization, and legalization of all necessary documentation.
3. Submission and Tracking: We submit your application and monitor every step, providing you with regular updates.
4. Security and Efficiency: We reduce the risk of errors and ensure the process is completed as quickly as possible.

Common documents include birth certificates for the applicant and the Portuguese ancestors, a marriage certificate (if applicable), and the applicant's valid passport, in addition to other identification documents depending on the application route.

By bloodline, Portuguese citizenship is guaranteed to children and grandchildren of Portuguese citizens. Even if there is a generational gap, such as grandchildren applying for recognition before their parents, the right remains, provided the lineage is proven with appropriate documents.

Yes, children and grandchildren of Portuguese citizens can acquire citizenship, provided the lineage is proven and the requirements are met.

Not directly. Portuguese law recognizes only children and grandchildren as eligible. If you are a great-grandchild, your parent or grandparent must be a Portuguese citizen for you to be eligible for citizenship, or you must pursue it through naturalization.

No, grandchildren of Portuguese citizens are entitled to citizenship, even if their parents were not registered as Portuguese citizens, provided they can prove the lineage.

Yes, it is possible to obtain Portuguese citizenship even if the ancestor, such as a grandparent, has already passed away. The essential requirement is to prove the ancestry through official documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other relevant records.

This can be done through a genealogical search.

If you have a Portuguese parent or grandparent, you can apply for Portuguese citizenship at the National Support Center for the Integration of Migrants (CNAIM) in Lisbon or Porto. You can also submit your application at a Civil Registry office or the Portuguese Consulate in your region of residence.

With the support of our team, you will receive complete assistance throughout the entire process. We will not only help you file the application, but we will also guide you through every step and keep you informed about the progress of your application.

Portuguese citizenship by descent is not granted to:

• Individuals convicted of crimes punishable by a prison sentence of three years or more in Portugal;
• People involved in terrorist activities;
• Spouses of Portuguese citizens whose applicants have served in non-compulsory military service in another country.

Other restrictions may apply. For more information, please contact us and we will be happy to clarify any additional questions.

There is currently no legal timeframe indicating the duration of the entire process. On average, it usually takes between 1 to 3 years.

Depending on the rules of your home country, Portugal allows dual citizenship, so you can keep your original citizenship when acquiring Portuguese citizenship, provided your country of origin also permits it.

There is no specific document to prove dual citizenship. However, upon obtaining Portuguese nationality, you will be able to hold a Citizen Card (Portugal's identity card) and a Portuguese passport, in addition to the identification documents from your country of origin.

The spouse of a Portuguese citizen can obtain citizenship after 3 years of marriage (with proof of a bond), provided the relationship is stable and there has been no separation. Alternatively, it can be obtained after 6 years of marriage (without proof of a bond).

You must have legally resided in Portugal for at least 5 years, demonstrate social and cultural integration, such as basic knowledge of the Portuguese language, and have no criminal record.

Yes, citizenship by descent can be requested even if you do not reside in Portugal, provided that the necessary documents to prove your lineage are submitted.

Yes, by obtaining Portuguese citizenship, you gain access to the healthcare and education systems in Portugal and other European Union countries.

Yes, descendants of Sephardic Jews are eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship, provided they can prove their connection to the Sephardic community through historical and cultural documentation.

No, after your citizenship is approved, you must apply for a Portuguese passport separately by providing the necessary documents.

Portuguese citizenship alone does not require you to pay taxes in Portugal, but anyone who becomes a tax resident in Portugal will be subject to taxation according to the country's tax laws.

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