Contrary to what some people still believe, it takes more than having Sephardic surnames or Jewish customs in the family.
Portuguese nationality through Sephardic Jews is not subject to review by the plenary of the Assembly of the Republic.
The certificate is an indispensable document for all people who want to achieve this type of Portuguese citizenship.
There are a number of important historical documents to prove Sephardic descent that are available for research.
Many believe that the Medeiros brothers fled to Brazil due to the persecution imposed by the Inquisition.