What to do when the Portuguese citizenship process is stuck?
If your application for Portuguese citizenship is stuck at a certain stage, it is important to identify the reasons and act strategically.
Common reasons for delays
- Incomplete or inconsistent documentation: Incorrectly completed or missing certificates are one of the main obstacles.
- Overload in the Registry Offices: The increase in orders has caused delays in processing.
- Lack of status update: Often, the applicant does not receive clear information about the progress of the process.
Practical Tips to Unlock the Process
- Review documents: Check that all are correct and up to date.
- Send additional information: Respond promptly to any request from authorities.
- Contact the Registry Offices: A formal request can speed up the review.
If none of these actions resolve the issue, it may be necessary to seek legal action.
How Martins Castro can help
THE Martins Castro developed a legal thesis that requires that Registry Offices strictly comply with deadlines, in accordance with the principles of legality and justice. Our approach has already guaranteed favorable decisions in more than 50% of legal proceedings, obliging the Administration to respect the deadlines and rights of applicants.
If your process is stuck, Contact us for a specialized analysis and protection of your rights to Portuguese nationality.
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