Who can acquire Portuguese Nationality?
- Capable adults born abroad who are descendants of Sephardi Jews of Portuguese origin and declare that they wish to acquire Portuguese nationality.
Decree-Law no. 30-A/2015 of February 27th
What documents do I need?
- Foreign passport(s)
- Full legalized narrative birth certificate*;
- Declaration for the acquisition of Portuguese Nationality. This declaration must be signed in front of the consular officer, on the day of the booking;
- Certificate issued by the Jewish Community in Portugal attesting to its Sephardic ancestry (Israeli Community of Lisbon or Israeli Community of Porto);
- Criminal records from all the countries of residence after the age of 16.
You cannot apply if:
- Has been convicted of a crime which in Portugal is punishable by a term of three years jail or more
- Work as a public office in another country, that are not only technical functions
- Has performed non-compulsory military service in another country
- You are involved in terrorism-related activities
How do I apply?
- After having all the documentation you should contact the Consulate of Portugal for the e-mail consulado.londres@mne.pt to book an appointment in the Notary’s department for the Recognition of Signature in person in the application addressed to the Minister of Justice and certified photocopies of all your foreign passport(s)
- Once the process is completed, you can send it by e-mail to the address:
Conservatória dos Registos Centrais
Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 200 1099-003 Lisboa |
How much does it cost?
The request costs 250€ payable by international cheque in euros, to the order of the IRN, IP with the address of the Central Registry Office. Recognition of the signature on the application is free of charge.
The request costs 250€ payable by international cheque in euros, to the order of the IRN, IP with the address of the Central Registry Office. Recognition of the signature on the application is free of charge.
How do I book?
All the appointments must be booked through the email address consulado.londres@mne.pt
All the appointments must be booked through the email address consulado.londres@mne.pt
Legalization of documents
All UK documentation must be legalised by Legalisation Office do FCO with the Hague Apostille.Documents in English, French or Spanish do not require translation.
If you present certificates from other countries, you should check here information about the legalization of documents
All UK documentation must be legalised by Legalisation Office do FCO with the Hague Apostille.Documents in English, French or Spanish do not require translation.
If you present certificates from other countries, you should check here information about the legalization of documents
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Warning: After consideration of the submitted documents, additional documentation may be required.
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