Portuguese citizenship opens the door to living, working, and moving freely throughout the European Union. Nationality may be obtained through descent (children of Portuguese citizens or grandchildren and great-grandchildren who meet specific legal requirements), marriage or civil partnership with a Portuguese citizen, birth in Portugal, or legal residence in the country, subject to compliance with the deadlines and criteria established under the new Nationality Law enacted in 2026.

Each pathway requires specific eligibility criteria and supporting documentation to demonstrate a legal connection to Portugal. Our team provides strategic legal guidance to assess eligibility and manage the process with clarity, security, and legal precision.

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Living in Portugal, Portuguese citizenship

Who is eligible for Portuguese citizenship?

01 Children of Portuguese citizens or grandchildren who can demonstrate effective ties to the Portuguese community, including knowledge of Portuguese culture, history, and national symbols.

04 Children of foreign nationals born in Portugal, provided that at least one parent has legally resided in the country for a minimum of 5 years at the time of birth.

02 Spouses or partners married to or in a stable union with a Portuguese citizen.

03 Individuals who have legally resided in Portugal for at least 7 years (citizens of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries) or 10 years (citizens of other countries).

05 Great-grandchildren of Portuguese citizens by origin who have legally resided in Portugal for at least 5 years.

06 Citizens born in the former colonies before independence (1975).

We evaluate each case individually and accompany you through every step of the process.
Contact us to understand the best option and begin your journey to Portuguese citizenship
with specialized legal guidance.

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How the Process Works

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Initial consultation and eligibility analysis

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Review and preparation of documents

Application submission and legal representation

Follow-up with the authorities until approval.

Post-approval guidance

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Who is eligible for Portuguese citizenship?

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Children of Portuguese citizens or grandchildren who can demonstrate effective ties to the Portuguese community, including knowledge of Portuguese culture, history, and national symbols.

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Children of foreign nationals born in Portugal, provided that at least one parent has legally resided in the country for a minimum of 5 years at the time of birth.

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Spouses or partners married to or in a stable union with a Portuguese citizen.

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Individuals who have legally resided in Portugal for at least 7 years (citizens of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries) or 10 years (citizens of other countries).

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Great-grandchildren of Portuguese citizens by origin who have legally resided in Portugal for at least 5 years.

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Citizens born in the former colonies before independence (1975).

We evaluate each case individually and accompany you through every step of the process. Contact us to understand the best option and begin your journey to Portuguese citizenship with specialized legal guidance.

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Specialized Consulting in Immigration, Visas and
Portuguese Citizenship

We evaluate each case individually and accompany you through every step of the process.
Contact us to understand the best option and begin your journey to Portuguese citizenship
with specialized legal guidance.