Many people who have Portuguese ancestry or are married/partners of a Portuguese citizen and, for this reason, may be entitled to Portuguese nationality, but do not reside in Portugal, often wonder whether it is necessary to travel to the country during the process.
The answer is no, in these cases, it is not necessary to come to Portugal at any stage of the Portuguese nationality process, whether to start or to complete the procedure.
The entire process can be carried out remotely. Original documents can be sent by mail to the responsible lawyer or solicitor, who, being the only authorized professionals, will proceed with the online submission of the nationality application. The process is fully digital, allowing you to track all stages without the need to travel.
Once the process is finalized and the application is approved, the applicant can request the citizen card and Portuguese passport directly at a Portuguese consulate located in their country of residence.
Thus, the process of obtaining Portuguese nationality can be completed without the need to travel to Portugal, even for those living abroad.
It is important to highlight that there are situations where the basis of the application requires residency in the country as a condition, which is different from the need to travel to Portugal solely for the submission of the process. Therefore, it is essential to seek detailed legal guidance to understand the specific requirements of your case and proceed correctly.
Nationality Department
Ana Santos Fontes | Maria Moura Fonseca | Ana Luíza Fronczak
