🇵🇹 Portugal · Naturalisation
Nacionalidade Portuguesa por Naturalização (Lei 37/81 + Reforma 2025/2026) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €250 |
| Language level | A2 |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €250 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 10 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://justica.gov.pt/Como-obter-nacionalidade-portuguesa/Reside-legalmente-em-Portugal-ha-pelo-menos-5-anos.
- Typical processing: ~730 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
Language level
Age range
Application fee
Years to citizenship
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.