🇵🇹 Portugal · Spouse Partner
Nacionalidade Portuguesa por Casamento ou União de Facto (3 anos) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,500 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,500 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €20,000 |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Marriage to citizen | Required (3+ yrs) |
| Age range | 18–25 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €250 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 3 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://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=614&tabela=leis.
- Typical processing: ~730 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,500.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Artigo 3.o (Aquisicao em caso de casamento ou uniao de facto) 1 - O estrangeiro casado ha mais de tres anos com nacional portugues pode adquirir a nacionalidade portuguesa mediante declaracao feita na constancia do casamento.”
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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.