How to Apply for a Portuguese Passport?

The Goan Portuguese Passport is a travel document issued to people who were born in Goa, Daman and Diu, which were former Portuguese colonies in India. The passport is issued by the Portuguese government and allows the holder to travel to certain countries without a visa.

In 1961, India annexed Goa, Daman and Diu, which had been under Portuguese rule for over four centuries. However, some Goans who were born before 1961 and their descendants are eligible for Portuguese citizenship, and therefore, are eligible for a Goan Portuguese passport.

 

 

To obtain a Goan Portuguese passport, one must prove their ancestry through birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other relevant documents. The application process can be lengthy and requires a lot of documentation. Additionally, the Portuguese government may require applicants to demonstrate knowledge of the Portuguese language.

 

If you are a Goan citizen of Portuguese descent, you may be eligible for Portuguese citizenship and a Portuguese passport.

 

Applying for Portuguese Passport is not a simple task, as you apply for Indian Passport But to apply for Portuguese Passport you will have to go across various formalities and documentations. For Indian Passport, you take an appointment online and be present on the appointment day at the Passport Seva Kendra with documents and fees and after that, you get your passport within a few weeks. To apply for Portuguese Passport it’s a different lengthy process sometimes it might take a maximum of 3 to 4 years in rare cases.

First your both parents will have to get registered for Birth, Marriage followed by your birth, this each process to get register can take up to a minimum of 6 months up to a maximum of 18 months.

If your parents Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, and birth certificate are in English they will have to translate into the Portuguese language duly attested by the Portuguese Consulate, this process can take up to 6 months.

And once you are done with these two processes next you will have to appoint an advocate or agent who deals with Portuguese Passport service, you will have to provide him with power of attorney to deal your case on behalf of you at Portugal, and after doing this once you receive your National ID Card or Billet you can apply for Portuguese Passport in Portuguese Passport Consulate which can take up to 2 months to 3 months to get your Portuguese Passport. After you receive your Portuguese Passport you will have to surrender your Indian Passport, Voters ID, etc. after surrendering your Indian Citizenship documents you will receive a receipt of it.

Then you will have to register yourself at FRO (Foreigner Registration Office) as you are a Foreigner as well as you should obtain an NOC (No objection certificate) from FRO before leaving the country.

Applying for Portuguese Passport

Gather your documents: You will need to provide proof of your Portuguese descent, such as birth certificates or other documents that establish your Portuguese ancestry. You will also need to provide other supporting documents, such as proof of residence, identity documents, and any other required paperwork.

 

Schedule an appointment: Contact the nearest Portuguese consulate or embassy in Goa to schedule an appointment for your passport application. You may also be required to make an online appointment before visiting the consulate.

 

Submit your application: Attend your appointment at the consulate with all your documents and submit your passport application. You will also need to pay the passport fee.

 

Wait for your passport: After submitting your application, you will need to wait for your passport to be processed. The processing time can vary depending on the consulate, but it usually takes several weeks.

In summary, to apply for a Portuguese passport in Goa, you will need to gather your documents, schedule an appointment with the Portuguese consulate, submit your application, and wait for your passport to be processed.