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Fast-Track Your Portuguese Citizenship Application Today

Expert lawyers, streamlined process, and a

successful track record.

Expert Legal services for citizenship, immigration, and visa matters

Why choose us?

Our law firm specializes in helping people obtain Portuguese citizenship. Whether you come from a former Portuguese territory, are married to a Portuguese citizen, or are a descendant of Portuguese nationals, we offer expert guidance tailored to your specific situation. We are proud to be International Associates of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Bar Association and members of the Association of European Attorneys.

Why Choose Portuguese Citizenship?

Unlock a world of opportunities for you and your family

– Universal and almost FREE Public Health Service (medical consultation costs around 10€)

– Most welcoming country for expats in the world (InterNations™ Global Guide) 

– 3rd safest country in the world (Global Peace Index™ 2022)

– 3rd strongest Passport in the world (Global Passport Index™ 2024)

– 6th on the 2024 EF™ English Proficiency Index

– 21st fastest broadband internet access (speedtest.net™ – Speed: dl: 111 Mbps ul: 78 Mbps)

– 7th country with the best food in the world (USNEWS™ ranking)

– 6th best football national squad in the world (FIFA™ ranking)

– 3rd best surf town in the world (SurfHolidays™ ranking)

First questions...

  • Proof of Lineage? Present birth certificates and other documents establishing direct descent from Portuguese parents or grandparents.
  • Registration of Birth?: Ensure the applicant’s birth is registered in the Portuguese civil registry.
  • Language Test? Only if you are applying through any of your grandparents’ Portuguese citizenship.
  • How long does the application process take? We are licensed to use the same online portal that IRN uses, that reduces the estimated processing time. Therefore, you can be sure of one thing: it will take longer if done independently by the applicant.
  • Need an Attorney legal assistance? There’s this urban myth on forums and social networks groups, created by people that are not licensed to give legal assistance, and that try to raise doubts about the added-value that a Portuguese Attorney may give to your case. 
  • Expensive Attorney Fees? We – Portuguese Attorneys on the market for more than 20 years – work with fixed flat fees, garanteeing there will be no surprises or unexpected costs. The Attorney Fees start as low as one thousand euros, depending on several factors. Ask us your quotation.
  • Renounce your current citizenship? No, Portugal allows dual citizenship, so you can retain your current nationality while becoming a Portuguese citizen.
  • What about your children? Once you become a Portuguese citizen, your minor children can also apply for citizenship, usually through a simpler process.
  • Apply without all the necessary documents? Yes, missing documents can be retrieved from Portuguese archives or other official sources. Professional assistance can significantly help in obtaining these records.
 
These answers serve as general guidelines  Individual cases may necessitate additional documentation or steps. For personalized assistance, please contact our Citizenship Law Team at DefesaLegal.PT
 

How Can You Apply for Portuguese Citizenship?

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Over 20 years of experience in:

PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP THROUGH DESCENT

Guidance for descendants of Portuguese nationals, ensuring a smooth application and process.

PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP THROUGH MARRIAGE

Specialized legal support for spouses (Legal Marriage or Civil Union upon 3 years of relationship) of Portuguese citizens.

PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP FOR MINORS

Assistance in securing citizenship for minors with Portuguese parentage.

PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM MACAO AND GOA

Expertise in specific cases of natives of former Portuguese colonies.

PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP FOR SEPHARDIC JEWS

Legal support for citizenship and on the new requirement added in Apr/2024 to the cases opened between 01/Sept/2022 and 31/Mar/2024.

PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP GENERAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Support in documentation, application submission, and follow-up on pending open cases, ensuring total compliance.

DEFESA LEGAL PORTUGAL LAW OFFICE CAN ASSIST YOU IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

Adoption by Portuguese Citizens

Minor or incapacitated, whose mother or father has acquired Portuguese nationality after his/her birth

Children of one or two Portuguese parents, born abroad, who register their birth in the Portuguese Civil registry, or declare that they want to be Portuguese

Individuals born abroad with at least one ascendant of Portuguese nationality up to the second degree in straight line, who has not lost that nationality

Have been legally resident in Portugal for at least 5 years

Minors, born in Portuguese territory, children of foreign citizens

Individuals who have had Portuguese nationality and who, having lost it, have never acquired another nationality

Children of foreigners who have usually stayed here in the 10 years immediately prior to the request

Born in Portugal and having no other Nationality

Children – born in Portugal – of foreign parents.

SOME OF THE COMMON REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY TO MOST SITUATIONS ARE:

  Having sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language;

  Not having been convicted – res judicata – of a crime punishable by Portuguese law with a maximum prison sentence of 3 years or more;

  Evidence of effective ties to the Portuguese community;

  Not having held administrative public functions of a non-technical nature at the service of a foreign state;

  Not having served as a voluntary military personnel in a foreign state;

  Not posing a danger or threat to national security or defense through involvement in activities related to terrorism.

OUR TEAM HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY LAW AND THE CIVIL REGISTRY ACTS THAT FOLLOW

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