Sephardic Jewish Ancestry Citizenship (Article 6.7)

The documentation process is rigorous and requires both genealogical proof and standard civil records. All foreign documents must be apostilled (or legalized) and accompanied by a certified Portuguese translation.

Identity and Civil Documents

• Full Narrative Birth Certificate: An official copy of your birth record.
• Valid Passport: A certified copy of all pages of your current passport.
• Criminal Record Certificates: Required from your country of birth, country of nationality, and every country where you have resided for more than one year since age 16.

Ancestry and Community Documents

• Jewish Community Certificate: The official certificate issued by the Jewish Community of Lisbon or Porto.
• Genealogical Evidence: Supporting files used to obtain the community certificate, such as family trees, records of Sephardic rites, or evidence of the use of Ladino.

Residency and Connection Documents

• Proof of Legal Residence: Documentation showing you have held a valid residence permit and lived in Portugal for at least three years (e.g., tax returns, utility bills, or Social Security records).
• Proof of Objective Ties: Evidence of your integration into Portuguese society, which may include property ownership, membership in local organizations, or proficiency in the Portuguese language.