Portuguese nationality

Who can apply for nationality?
Portuguese children, grandchildren and spouses have the right to apply for Portuguese nationality. The nationality can also be obtained by the time of residence in Portugal, by descendants of Sefarditas Jews, among others.
Portuguese children, grandchildren and spouses have the right to apply for Portuguese nationality. The nationality can also be obtained by the time of residence in Portugal, by descendants of Sefarditas Jews, among others.

Can I request nationality at the consulate?
Yes, if you are a child of a Portuguese national. Any other requests should be sent to Portugal.
Yes, if you are a child of a Portuguese national. Any other requests should be sent to Portugal.

Where can I request nationalities?
- In a branch of the Institute of Registration and Notary at the National Support Centre for the Integration of Migrants, in Lisbon and Porto;
- At the Areeiro Registry Space, in Lisbon;
- At the Odivelas Citizen's Store;
- In a civil registry office;
- In a Nationality Counter;
- In a Portuguese Consulate in your area of residence;
- Central Registry Office;
- A Nationality Counter.

Where can I get more information?
Consulting the web page: justiça.gov.pt/Guias/como-obter-nacionalidade-portuguesa;
Consulting the web page: justiça.gov.pt/Guias/como-obter-nacionalidade-portuguesa;
- Or, in this Consulate General, by appointment.
Central Registry Office contacts: