Genealogy
Artificial intelligence is an ally in the search for Portuguese citizenship
A group of researchers in Lisbon develops a database that makes it easier to find documents of fundamental ancestors when accessing the law.
Discover the Customer Portal: intelligent online service channel
The Customer Portal is an evolution of Martins Castro's communication systems with its customers.
Genealogy reconstructs stories and helps to prove Portuguese descent
Genealogical research helps in the recovery of birth certificates of ancestors from Portugal.
Doubts about changes in the regulation of Portuguese nationality for Sephardim
Deadlines, validity, certificates, CIL, CIP... We have selected some of the main doubts about the recent changes in the regulation.
Portuguese nationality for descendants of Sephardic Jews
Portuguese law grants Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, to those who prove Sephardic ancestry.
Many Angolans can acquire Portuguese nationality
Many people born before November 11, 1975, in Angola, can become Portuguese citizens.
Brief dictionary on Portuguese nationality for grandchildren of Portuguese
Often the tricky part is not applying for nationality, but understanding the terms and requirements that are laid down by law.
How the grandchildren of Portuguese people can gain Portuguese citizenship
One of the requirements for the grandson's nationality application is the need to prove the Portuguese nationality.
Anita Garibaldi: the revolutionary descendant of the Sephardim
Anita Garibaldi was born in Brazil and died in Italy fighting for her ideas. She had in her genealogy 3 Sephardic Ascendants.
Portuguese citizenship by the Sephardim and the genealogical study
Sites such as Family Search and MyHeritage may make searching easier, but they do not guarantee the veracity of all data.
Descendants of the Sefardíes: how to get the European passport
As a form of historical reparation, Portuguese legislation stipulates to grant nationality by naturalization to descendants of Sephardic Jews.
8 questions about Portuguese nationality for grandchildren of Portuguese
"What do you need to prove to be entitled to Portuguese nationality as a Portuguese grandson?" Clarify these and other doubts.
White Castle
It is believed that, for a long period, since the 13th century, the surname was linked to tradition and nobility.
The main reasons to search for Portuguese nationality
The Law of Reparation for the descendants of sefardies and the simplification of the process for the grandchildren of Portuguese.
Branca Dias, a story of resistance and faith
The trajectory of the Portuguese Branca Dias inspired books, plays, films, comic books and documentaries.
How to get Portuguese citizenship for grandchildren
In this text you will find tips to gather the necessary information to apply for nationality as a Portuguese grandson/granddaughter.
eBook: Portuguese citizenship through the Sephardim
Portugal, through Decree-Law 30-A/2015, grants Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, to the descendants of Sephardic Jews.
Paula Leite Barros' family
The history of Paula Leite de Barros' family in Brazil begins with Pedro Vaz de Barros, a New Christian from Lisbon who migrated to Brazil at the end of the 16th century.
Luciano Dias Cardoso Vargas: Abraham of Jaguaribe
Luciano Dias Cardoso Vargas, known as Abraão do Jaguaribe, has his Sephardic connection through the New Christian Dinis Bravo.
Portuguese citizenship for grandson of Portuguese
Want to know more about Portuguese nationality for grandson of Portuguese? In this text we explain everything you need to know about the subject.
Nogueira da Gama family
The Nogueira da Gama are descendants of a large and prominent family that, in colonial times in Brazil, received honors and titles of nobility.
Joaquina do Pompéu and her Sephardic descent in Minas Gerais
In addition to being a farmer and a businesswoman, Dona Joaquina de Pompéu is the matriarch of thousands of Sephardic descendants who are entitled to Portuguese citizenship.
3 tips to begin your search for a Sephardic ancestor
More and more people have turned to genealogical research to document ties to Jewish ancestors in order to secure approval of the process.
Antunes Maciel family
The Antunes Maciel family, quite numerous in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, has its origins on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The 3 main requirements for applying for Portuguese nationality for grandchildren
In this text, we summarize the three main points to be aware of when applying for nationality.
5 questions about nationality for grandchildren of Portuguese
To clarify the main doubts, we spoke with the lawyer and partner at Martins Castro, Thiago Huver.
Genealogical study reveals surprises on the biggest scorer in world football history
A Brazilian researcher found that Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese star and greatest scorer in world football history, has Sephardic ancestry.
The importance of technology and memory in the process of Portuguese citizenship for grandchildren
Historian and genealogist Gabriel Dias explains that the resources available today allow for a more efficient document search
Portuguese citizenship for grandchildren is simpler, but there are still doubts
Specialists talk about the documents necessary for the granting of citizenship and about the great-grandchildren of Portuguese people.
5 common mistakes when designing a genealogical study
The process begins with a genealogical study that aims to prove the parental connection with some Sephardic Jew.
Castro e Silva Family
The Castro and Silva left their mark on political history and vast descent, spread throughout Brazil, especially in Ceará.
Know where to start your genealogical study
Read this post carefully and at the end of the reading you can start your study immediately.
Almeida Coelho Family
The Sephardic bond occurs with the marriage of Ambrósio de Almeida Coelho with Maria Augusta do Sacramento, descendant of the Azorean Antonio Fernandes.
Portuguese grandchildren: understand the veto of the president of Portugal
Marcelo rebelo vetoed part of the ninth amendment to the Portuguese nationality law. Understand the reasons for the veto and the steps following the president's decision.
Law change facilitates citizenship for Portuguese grandchildren and spouses
The text brings a series of updates to the rules until then, facilitating the granting of naturalization for Portuguese grandchildren.
The Linhares, from the Portuguese mountains to the northeastern heat
The first inhabitants of the Serra da Estrela region, in the upper Minho, in Portugal, gave rise to this Sephardic family.
Resende Costa Family, the inconfidentes
The Resende Costa family recorded its name in the history of Brazil, especially after the participation of some of its members in Inconfidência Mineira.
Homonyms: how to overcome this challenge of genealogy
Homonyms are a great challenge for those who are in genealogical research, whether professional or not.
Find out how to find documents for your grandparents and great-grandparents
Here we have prepared some guidelines on the most important documents of your grandparents and great-grandparents and where you can find them.
Leão family, Sephardic people spread throughout Brazil
Studies show that descendants of one of the branches of the family spread across southeastern Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
The revival of genealogy and its new horizons
The ease of access to the collections thanks to digitalization allowed anyone to search the origins of the families.
Why hire a genealogical study?
The starting point for Portuguese citizenship through the Sephardic way is the genealogical study. It is through this study that the genealogist identifies the Sephardic ancestor.
Know the difference between tree and genealogical study
The whole process of Portuguese citizenship through Sephardic Jews is based on documentary evidence of genealogical ties.
4 common mistakes in Portuguese citizenship processes at CIL
This process can be rejected by the institution. Knowing this, we have listed some of the most common mistakes at this stage.
Step by step to find your Sephardic ancestor: the Torre do Tombo archive
The Torre do Tombo archive is one of the main ways to elaborate your genealogy and to find your Sephardic ancestor.