Who can claim Portuguese nationality?
- Able adults born abroad who are the children of a Portuguese national mother/father, who were already Portuguese at the time of their birth;
- Adults who declare that they want to acquire Portuguese nationality, using the declaration for the acquisition of Portuguese nationality.
What documents are needed?
- Valid foreign passport;
- Legalised Full Birth Certificate;
- Declaration for the acquisition of Portuguese nationality (form available at https://justica.gov.pt/Guias/como-obter-nacionalidade-portuguesa) - This declaration must be signed in front of the consular officer, on the day of the appointment.
Where can I ask?
- 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 Registration 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.
How much will it cost?
The cost of the nationality request is £201.57
The cost of the nationality request is £201.57
Legalisation of documents
Full Birth Certificates are accepted in the UK, without the need for legalisation or translation. If you were born in another country, please check here for information about legalising documents.
Documents in English do not require translation.
Full Birth Certificates are accepted in the UK, without the need for legalisation or translation. If you were born in another country, please check here for information about legalising documents.
Documents in English do not require translation.
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Note: The services reserve the right to require additional documentation in order to carry out the consular act.
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