Who can aCQUIRING PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY AS A CITIZEN LIVING ABROAD?
By effect of will:
minors or incapacitated children whose father or mother has acquired Portuguese nationality;
foreign nationals who have been married to a Portuguese national for more than 3 years who, whilst married, express the wish to acquire Portuguese nationality;
persons who have lost their nationality as a result of a declaration made when they were incapacitated and who wish to acquire it again, when able;
foreign nationals who have been cohabiting with a Portuguese national for more than 3 years, after bringing an action for recognition of this situation before a civil court.
By adoption:
foreign nationals adopted by a Portuguese citizen.
By naturalisation:
persons who have had Portuguese nationality in the past and who, having lost it, have never acquired another nationality;
persons born abroad who have at least one second-degree relative in the direct ascending line with Portuguese nationality who has not lost that nationality;
persons, other than stateless persons, who have had Portuguese nationality in the past, descendants of Portuguese nationals, members of communities of Portuguese descent and foreigners who have provided or are called upon to provide relevant services to the Portuguese State or national community.
When can you aCQUIRING PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY AS A CITIZEN LIVING ABROAD?
At any time.
Where aCQUIRING PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY AS A CITIZEN LIVING ABROAD?
What is the Price to aCQUIRING PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY AS A CITIZEN LIVING ABROAD?
The cost of acquiring nationality by effect of will, by adoption or by naturalisation for adults is €275.00.;
Acquisition by effect of will or naturalization referring to incapacitated is €225.00.
How aCQUIRING PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY AS A CITIZEN LIVING ABROAD?
Consular posts or offices may examine applications for nationality from foreign nationals wishing to acquire Portuguese nationality, provided that they meet the legal requirements.
The acquisition of Portuguese nationality may be based on:
