Portuguese Legislation


The request for urgency in the Portuguese nationality process

In this text, our lawyers have listed some of the reasons that may justify these requests.

on December 27, 2022
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.

on September 20, 2022
Visa to look for work in Portugal can now be applied for

Experts explain how to access a new right, which benefits the internationalization of the career of Brazilian professionals and other countries that are part of the CPLP

on August 26, 2022
Discover the Customer Portal: intelligent online service channel

The Customer Portal is an evolution of Martins Castro's communication systems with its customers.

on August 2, 2022
Doctors have until September 1 to revalidate their diploma in Portugal

Considered the fourth safest country in the world, Portugal is a destination for doctors who plan to internationalize their careers.

on August 1, 2022
Updates to the Customer Portal are reinforced at a decisive moment

Our teams are working hard to ensure that all our customers have ensured the protocol of their processes.

on July 29, 2022
Learn all about the new visa to look for work in Portugal

The creation of a visa for looking for work in Portugal was approved in the Assembly of the Republic, on Thursday, July 21.

on July 22, 2022
Genealogy reconstructs stories and helps to prove Portuguese descent

Genealogical research helps in the recovery of birth certificates of ancestors from Portugal.

on July 14, 2022
New Change in Nationality Law for Sephardic Descendants

Assembly of the Republic resumes debate on Portuguese nationality for Sephardic descendants and signals with positive changes

on June 27, 2022
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.

on March 25, 2022
Changes in the regulation of Portuguese nationality law for Sephardic descendants

Follow here all the updates on the recent changes to the regulation

on March 19, 2022
Portuguese nationality for descendants of Sephardic Jews

Portuguese law grants Portuguese nationality, by naturalization, to those who prove Sephardic ancestry.

on March 8, 2022
Everything you need to know about setting up a company in Portugal

This service is for people who want to start a new business or bring an existing business to Portugal.

on February 11, 2022
What is the Tacit Deferral applied by the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF)

In this post, we provide clarification on the deadlines for deciding on applications for granting and renewing Residence Titles.

on February 11, 2022
Amendment of the Insolvency and Corporate Recovery Code (CIRE)

Among the innovations that this transposition brought, the reduction of the period that includes the transfer of income stands out.

on February 11, 2022
Who are the Angolans who can obtain Portuguese nationality

Individuals born before Angola's independence retain their nationality under the terms of Decree-Law No. 308-A/75, of 24 June.

on January 12, 2022
Living in Portugal retired: is it worth it?

For retirees who want to enjoy this new phase of life with more tranquility and quality of life, Portugal is the right place.

on September 24, 2021
Portuguese citizenship is the most sought after in Brazil

In 2020 alone, even with the pandemic, the total number of favorable opinions to Brazilians seeking Portuguese citizenship was over 20,000.

on September 9, 2021
Handbook: your next steps in the European Union

From the Citizen Card to the formation of companies. Portugal: gateway to the European Union.

on June 2, 2021
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.

on May 3, 2021
Branca Dias, a story of resistance and faith

The trajectory of the Portuguese Branca Dias inspired books, plays, films, comic books and documentaries.

on April 19, 2021
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.

on February 17, 2021
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.

on February 9, 2021
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.

on February 2, 2021
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.

on January 28, 2021
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

on January 25, 2021
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.

on January 25, 2021
Martins Castro's services during the new confinement in Portugal

Our customers can continue to rely on our teams to monitor the smooth running of their processes.

on January 15, 2021
“Ten days of thousands of Sephardic Argentineans could gain access to Portuguese nationality”

In Argentina it is estimated that there are more than 50 thousand people who can access this benefit.

on December 28, 2020
Founding partner and lawyer of Martins Castro will be in Argentina

With the aim of reporting on this issue and narrowing down the local community, Renato Martins travels to Buenos Aires between 8 and 11 December

on December 9, 2020
Portuguese nationality via Sephardic: the Conservatory approved, what now?

You become Portuguese from the signing of this document, and not from your birth.

on October 21, 2020
The 4 main requirements for Portuguese nationality by Sephardim

Contrary to what some people still believe, it takes more than having Sephardic surnames or Jewish customs in the family.

on October 8, 2020
Amendments to the Nationality Law will be voted on next day 2

Portuguese nationality through Sephardic Jews is not subject to review by the plenary of the Assembly of the Republic.

on October 1, 2020
Israeli certification for Portuguese nationality by Sephardic

The certificate is an indispensable document for all people who want to achieve this type of Portuguese citizenship.

on September 22, 2020
5 reasons why people seek Portuguese nationality by Sephardic

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, United States Turkey and Israel are just a few examples of countries that seek this type of nationality.

on September 18, 2020
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.

on August 26, 2020
Changes in Portuguese nationality law

We separated the 4 main aspects of these changes: descendants of Sephardic Jews, children of foreigners, grandchildren and spouses.

on August 4, 2020
Victory of the world Sephardic community: law change proposal retreats

PS withdraws proposal and sends the nationality regulation to the Executive Branch by Sephardic way

on July 20, 2020
Portuguese law paves the way for Brazilian families to discover their Jewish origins

Since 2015 the Portuguese government started to grant Portuguese nationality to the descendants of Sephardic Jews.

on July 14, 2020
Aspects of the proposed amendment to the “Law of Nationality through the Sephardic way”

A proposal to change the so-called “Portuguese Nationality Law by the Sephardic way” was recently made public

on May 15, 2020
The massacre of New Christians and the Law of Naturalization of Sephardic descendants

In 2020, five years will pass since the approval of Decree-Law no. 30-A-2015, which allows Portuguese citizenship to Sephardic descendants.

on April 28, 2020
5 tips for choosing a consultancy to take care of Portuguese citizenship

We have selected 5 tips that will help in your decision to hire a consultancy to take care of your Portuguese citizenship process.

on December 10, 2019
Citizen Card: what it is and how to apply

This is the face-to-face identification document of the Portuguese citizen, by birth or by assignment, and replaces the identity card since 2010.

on November 12, 2019
Brazilians prove Sephardic descent and obtain Portuguese citizenship

Direct is provided for in art. 6th, nº. 7 of the Nationality Law (Law 37/81).

on October 18, 2019