A child’s route depends on the parent’s Portuguese status, the child’s date of birth, where the child was born and whether the family records are already correctly registered in Portugal.
Children of Portuguese citizens may have a route to Portuguese nationality or registration, but the process depends on whether the child was born before or after the parent became Portuguese, whether the family status is correctly registered in Portugal and whether documents match. A Child Status Audit or Family Status Audit is recommended before filing.
- Portuguese citizens whose child was born outside Portugal; - families where the parent received Portuguese citizenship after the child was born; - families where the child was born after the parent became Portuguese; - parents who want a passport for their child; - families where marriage, names or documents may not be registered correctly in Portugal.
For many families, the first legal distinction is whether the child was born before or after the parent became Portuguese. This can change the route, the documents and the level of legal analysis needed.
- child born after parent became Portuguese - child born before parent became Portuguese - child registration - citizenship filing - passport and Citizen Card next step
- parent’s Portuguese citizenship date; - child’s birth date and country; - whether the child is a minor or adult; - whether the parents’ marriage is registered in Portugal; - whether names match across documents; - which certificates need apostille or translation; - whether residence is needed while citizenship is pending; - whether passport/Citizen Card planning should follow.
Other services related to children’s citizenship.
Start a child status review to identify the right route, documents and next steps.