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Brazilians who have lived in Portugal for at least five years, under any type of visa or residence authorization, are entitled to Portuguese nationality.
24 to 32 months.
The times provided refer to procedures accomplished in Portugal, i.e., from the moment the application is submitted to the competent Portuguese authority. These times are based on the processing times practiced by the Central Registry Office at the time of hiring. However, they may change due to notifications issued by the competent authorities during the process, the summer vacation period in Portugal (July to August), or in cases of force majeure.
What are my rights as
portuguese citizen?
As a Portuguese citizen, you can live, for instance, in Italy or Germany, as long as you comply with the immigration rules of those countries.
As a Portuguese citizen, you can travel freely across all EU countries, with only your citizen card required.
As a Portuguese citizen, you can vote in both Portuguese elections and European Parliament elections.
As a Portuguese citizen, you can present a petition to the European Parliament regarding some personal problem or public interest issue.
As a Portuguese citizen, if you’re traveling in an Asian country without a Portuguese consular representation, you can request assistance from a consular office of another EU country, such as France.
Recover your Portuguese family roots and pass on Portuguese nationality to your relatives (descendants and spouses).
Other Benefits of Portuguese Citizenship
Exemption from consular visas to go in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
Unlimited academic and professional opportunities in any of the 28 EU countries, with no discrimination based on nationality.
Easier travel, such as avoiding long lines at immigration controls at airports worldwide.