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Portuguese Citizenship Application: A Comprehensive Guide

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

Portuguese Passport Benefits

There are several benefits of having a Portuguese Passport, that’s the reason Goan’s are giving up their Indian Passport to obtain Portuguese Passport. So now let’s know what the various benefits of having a Portuguese Passport.

As Portugal ruled GOA they recognize Goan’s who were born before the year 1961 as well as their children’s and grandchildren’s as a Portuguese Citizen. Since our Country India doesn’t allow dual citizenship, those who applies for Portuguese Passport have to surrender their Indian Citizenship. Surrendering Indian Citizenship means the individual will lose right to vote in India and his name will be cancelled from the list, as well as the individual can't buy agricultural property in India.
 
A Portuguese passport offers several benefits to its holders:

Benefits of having Portuguese Passport 
  •  Visa-free travel: Portuguese passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 190 countries, including the Schengen area, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
  • Freedom of movement: As a citizen of an EU member state, Portuguese passport holders have the right to live and work in any other EU country without needing a visa or work permit.
  •  Access to healthcare and education: Portuguese passport holders have access to high-quality healthcare and education systems in Portugal and other EU countries.
  • Social security benefits: Portuguese passport holders are entitled to social security benefits, including unemployment benefits, retirement benefits, and healthcare coverage.
  • Political rights: As a Portuguese citizen, you have the right to vote and stand for election in local, national, and European Parliament elections.
  • Dual citizenship: Portugal allows dual citizenship, which means you can hold a Portuguese passport while also retaining citizenship of another country.
  • Most Goan's apply for Portuguese Passport to fulfill their economic need that is to get a job in European Union which makes their future bright. 

Overall, a Portuguese passport offers its holders great mobility, access to high-quality services, and a wide range of political rights and social benefits.

 

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