Portugal is a beautiful country that attracts many foreigners to live, work, or study. If you're considering staying in Portugal for a long period, you may want to consider obtaining Portuguese citizenship. Portuguese citizenship grants you the right to live and work in Portugal, as well as to travel freely within the European Union. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to apply for Portuguese citizenship. Eligibility Criteria for Portuguese Citizenship Application To apply for Portuguese citizenship, you need to meet certain eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for Portuguese citizenship are: Legal Residency: You must have legally resided in Portugal for at least five years. This can be reduced to three years if you have Portuguese ancestry, or if you are married to a Portuguese citizen. Language Proficiency: You must have a basic knowledge of the Portuguese language, which is proven through a test or certificate. No Criminal Record: Y...
An individual who is born on or before 19th December 1961 in Goa or Daman & Diu can avail for Portuguese Passport to become Portugal Citizens, as Portugal Government had not maintained any records of Portuguese Citizens before the year 1961 so those people are required to do their Birth Transcription in Portugal at Conservatoria dos Registos Centrais in Lisboa Portugal to obtain a Portuguese Passport.
Documents that are before 19th December 1961 in Goa or Daman and Diu are in the Portuguese Language so there is no need for translation but documents like residence certificate, additional residence certificate which is in the English language are needed to be translated in the Portuguese Language.
Portugal Passport authority accepts only documents that are in the Portuguese language except for Indian Passport the only document in the English language is acceptable by Portuguese Passport Authorities. The rest of all original documents are to be submitted as it is.
Documents required to obtain a Portuguese Birth Transcription are:
- Birth Certificate (issued by sub-registrar and should be in the Portuguese Language)
- Residence Certificate
- Additional Residence Certificate (issued by Mamlatdar or Panchayat, should mention that you are a resident of Daman & Diu or Goa from birth during 1st Jan 1974 to 31st December 1975)
- A Photo ID card (photo ID card issued by the government for e.g. Driving license, Passport, Voters ID, PAN Card, etc.)
Documents required to obtain a Portuguese Birth Transcription and Marriage are:
- Birth Certificate (issued by sub-registrar and should be in the Portuguese Language)
- Birth Certificate of Spouse
- Marriage Certificate
- Residence Certificate
- Additional Residence Certificate (issued by Mamlatdar or Panchayat, should mention that you are a resident of Daman & Diu or Goa from birth during 1st Jan 1974 to 31st December 1975)
- Indian Passport
- Police Clearance Certificate
Documents that are before 19th December 1961 in Goa or Daman and Diu are in the Portuguese Language so there is no need for translation but documents like residence certificate, additional residence certificate which is in the English language are needed to be translated in the Portuguese Language.
Portugal Passport authority accepts only documents that are in the Portuguese language except for Indian Passport the only document in the English language is acceptable by Portuguese Passport Authorities. The rest of all original documents are to be submitted as it is.
kindly advise if i don't have spouse birth certificate (non Traceable) then how to apply for marriage registration
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