
Portuguese Citizenship
Overview
Portuguese citizenship grants full legal rights as a Portuguese national, including the right to live, work, vote, and travel freely in the EU.
Can be acquired by naturalization, marriage, descent, or other legal pathways.
Highlights
Full EU citizenship rights (work, live, vote in Portugal and EU).
Enjoy Portugal’s high quality of life, mild climate, and safety.

Benefits of the Retirement Visa – D7
Requirements
Application process
- Confirm eligibility (residency duration, language skills, documents).
- Gather required documents (passport, residence permits, proof of income, criminal records, language certificate).
- Submit citizenship application at the local Portuguese Civil Registry or online. The online application can only be done through a lawyer who must authenticate themselves with their digital certificate and active digital signature.
- Attend interview or language test if requested.
- Wait for decision — processing typically takes 6 to 12 months.
- If approved, attend citizenship ceremony and receive Portuguese nationality certificate.
How Charfort can help you?
Eligibility assessment, Application submission
Electronic submission to the Portuguese immigration authorities or embassy/consulate.
Appointment scheduling (consulate visits, biometric data collection, city hall registrations).
Rejection appeal assistance
If your application is denied, we help you understand the reasons, prepare the necessary documents, and guide you through the appeal process to improve your chances of success.
Document preparation, Ongoing legal support
Assistance with securing private health insurance valid in Portugal. Preparation of forms and complete application package.
Full application follow-up and updates.
Property support
Housing procurement tailored to your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the process.
Contact us today
Charfort assists international clients in obtaining residence and citizenship under the respective programs. Contact us to arrange an initial private consultation.
