The conditions for obtaining Portuguese citizenship are related to the number of years one has lawfully resided in the country. Find out more from our immigration experts at:
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\n1 Obtain Portuguese Citizenship
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2 For many foreign nationals, moving to Portugal is a permanent decision as they decide to continue to live in the country by renewing their residence permit.<\/p>\n
For those who are interested in remaining in the country indefinitely, obtaining Portuguese citizenship can be the relocation goal from the very beginning.<\/p>\n
3 There are four routes via which a foreign national may obtain citizenship and the most common tends to remain the one through naturalization.<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, applicants can also quality for citizenship through marriage, provided that this is applicable in their case.<\/p>\n
4 Citizenship through naturalization <\/p>\n
Foreign nationals who have been living in Portugal for at least 6 years as lawful residents can apply for citizenship through naturalization.<\/p>\n
The applicant must be at least 18 years and he or she must have sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language as well as links to the community. <\/p>\n
5 Citizenship through marriage <\/p>\n
A foreign national married to a Portuguese citizen can obtain citizenship through marriage.<\/p>\n
A condition applies for the couple to have been married for at least 3 years when the application for citizenship is submitted.<\/p>\n
6 Citizenship through adoption<\/p>\n
This is an option for minors who have no remaining ties to their biological parents.<\/p>\n
The Portuguese citizen who applies for citizenship for the minor child will need to show that he or she is full integrated into the family. <\/p>\n
7 Citizenship through origin<\/p>\n
This manner of acquiring citizenship is available to those who have a Portuguese parent or grandparent.<\/p>\n
The applicant will need to provide adequate proof of the stated family links.<\/p>\n
8 Citizenship through ancestry<\/p>\n
Another option to obtain Portuguese citizenship is for individuals of Sephardic Jew origin.<\/p>\n
Several other conditions apply and proof of origin is important in this case.<\/p>\n
9 Foreign nationals who wish to apply for citizenship through naturalization have several options for gaining and maintaining residence for the minimum 6 years. <\/p>\n
Employment is a common route, however, obtaining a golden visa for real estate investment purposes is also an option for non-EU applicants who are able to make the minimum investment in property. <\/p>\n
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