Award-Winning Portuguese Citizenship Law Firm
With offices in London and Porto, Giambrone & Partners is an award-winning full-service law firm providing expert Portuguese citizenship advice across Portugal and Europe. Our multilingual lawyers are known for their approachability, pragmatism, and strategic guidance, giving your application the greatest chance of success.
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Expert Portuguese Citizenship Services
Portugal is one of the most attractive European countries to live in, offering a relaxed quality of life, a warm climate, and a welcoming culture. Becoming a Portuguese citizen provides access to education, work, social security, tax, and pension benefits, and allows visa-free travel to 188 countries. Dual nationality is permitted, so your current citizenship remains unaffected.
Do I Qualify?
There are multiple pathways to Portuguese citizenship, including:
Through Descent
- You are the child of a Portuguese parent born on Portuguese territory
- You are the child of a Portuguese parent born abroad if the parent is at the service of the Portuguese State
- You are the child of a Portuguese parent born abroad if they are registered in the Portuguese civil registry or if they declare that they wish to be Portuguese
- You were born abroad with at least one ascendant of Portuguese nationality of the second degree
Through Marriage or Cohabitation
- You have been married to a Portuguese citizen for more than three years, and the marriage is formally recognised in Portugal
- You are in a civil partnership with a Portuguese citizen, formally
- recognised by a Portuguese civil court
You have lived in a de facto union with a Portuguese citizen for more than three years, with judicial recognition of that union by a Portuguese court
Through Residency
- You have continuously lived in Portugal for at least ten years
- You can demonstrate ties to Portugal and proficiency in Portuguese (A2 or higher)
- Education in Portugal, or being part of the CPLP (Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, such as Brazil), may exempt certain language requirements
Through Former Territories
- You were born in former Portuguese territories during Portuguese sovereignty. This includes Goa, Daman, Diu, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Macau, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe
- You are a descendant of parents or grandparents who were born in these territories during Portuguese rule
How Giambrone & Partners Can Help
Our experienced English-speaking Portuguese citizenship lawyers provide end-to-end legal assistance to ensure your application is accurate, compliant, and efficiently processed.
At the outset, we conduct a comprehensive eligibility assessment, due diligence and preparation phase to determine the most suitable pathway to Portuguese citizenship. This includes a full review of your background, supporting evidence, and any ancestral or residency connections that may strengthen your case.
Once eligibility is confirmed, our lawyers will:
- Review, verify, and prepare all required documentation to meet Portuguese nationality law standards
- anage the entire submission process via Power of Attorney, ensuring the application is lodged directly in Portugal through the official online citizenship portal
- Handle all communication and correspondence with the Portuguese authorities on your behalf, minimising administrative burden and avoiding application errors
- Consular registration
- Coordinate your ID card and passport appointments
While current Portuguese citizenship applications may take approximately 2 to 3 years to process, our lawyers will continue to monitor your case closely, providing proactive updates and ensuring your application progresses as efficiently as possible.
Benefits of Portuguese Citizenship
- Work and live freely in Portugal and across the EU
- Access eto ducation, healthcare, social security, and pension benefits
- Visa-free travel to 188 countries
- Dual nationality is allowed, preserving your existing citizenship
- The potential to pass your Portuguese nationality onto your children
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Why Choose Giambrone & Associados?
With over 20 years of experience, Giambrone & Associados is a leading Portuguese law firm providing expert assistance in citizenship and immigration matters. Our award-winning, multilingual lawyers guide clients through every stage of the Portuguese citizenship process, whether by descent, marriage, residence, or Sephardic heritage, ensuring clarity, compliance, and peace of mind.
We combine the comfort of speaking to a lawyer in your own language with the convenience of offices across Portugal and the UK, making us the ideal partner for both local and international clients. Known for our efficiency, transparency, and personalised approach, our team is dedicated to helping you obtain Portuguese citizenship smoothly and successfully.
Contact us today for tailored, multilingual advice and take the first step towards securing your Portuguese passport with confidence.
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