Portugal's Citizenship by Descent

2nd Generation Limit: Claims are generally limited to a parent or grandparent; great-grandparents are not usually included unless exceptional circumstances apply.

General: Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation proving their lineage to a Portuguese citizen+This typically involves proving that at least one ancestor was a Portuguese citizen+Specific Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates (if applicable)+All foreign documents must be translated into Portuguese by a certified translator+Documents, particularly those issued outside Portugal, may need to be legalized according to Portuguese legal requirements and apostilled+Additional Proof of Lineage: In cases where standard records are unavailable, other documentation such as baptismal records, census records, military records, or immigration records may be accepted, but they must be officially substantiated.

Citizenship Continuity: The ancestor must have maintained Portuguese citizenship until the birth of the next generation+Renouncement Rules: If the ancestor renounced their Portuguese citizenship before the birth of the next descendant, it could break the chain of eligibility for citizenship+Naturalization Impact: If the ancestor naturalized in another country before the birth of the next generation, this could affect eligibility depending on specific laws.

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is generally required, particularly if the applicant intends to reside in Portugal or obtain a Portuguese passport+Oath of Allegiance: Applicants are usually required to take an oath of allegiance or pledge loyalty to Portugal as part of the citizenship process+Language Proficiency: Portugal usually require applicants to take a language test to prove minimum proficiency in Portuguese language