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Brasileiros que sejam descendentes de judeus sefarditas portugueses contam com direito à nacionalidade portuguesa, desde que não tenham sido condenados, com trânsito em julgado da sentença, em pena de prisão igual ou superior a três anos e comprovem vínculos com Portugal.
O processo exige a demonstração da tradição de pertença a uma comunidade sefardita de origem portuguesa, com base em requisitos objetivos comprovados de ligação a Portugal, designadamente sobrenomes, idioma familiar, descendência direta ou colateral.
What are my rights as
portuguese citizen?
As a Portuguese citizen, you can live, for instance, in Italy or Germany, as long as you comply with the immigration rules of those countries.
As a Portuguese citizen, you can travel freely across all EU countries, with only your citizen card required.
As a Portuguese citizen, you can vote in both Portuguese elections and European Parliament elections.
As a Portuguese citizen, you can present a petition to the European Parliament regarding some personal problem or public interest issue.
As a Portuguese citizen, if you’re traveling in an Asian country without a Portuguese consular representation, you can request assistance from a consular office of another EU country, such as France.
Recover your Portuguese family roots and pass on Portuguese nationality to your relatives (descendants and spouses).
Other Benefits of Portuguese Citizenship
Exemption from consular visas to go in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
Unlimited academic and professional opportunities in any of the 28 EU countries, with no discrimination based on nationality.
Easier travel, such as avoiding long lines at immigration controls at airports worldwide.