Guide to Register Non-Portuguese Newborns in Portugal
- Ricardo Batista
- Portugal
- June 7, 2024
- Obtain a Consular Birth Registration Form from the Portuguese Consulate in your country of residence.
- Prepare all necessary documents (as detailed below).
- Submit the completed form and documents to the Portuguese Consulate or directly at the Central Registry Office in Portugal.
- The registry office will review your application. If approved, a Portuguese birth certificate will be issued.
- Proof of identity of parents (Passport or Identity Card).
- Birth certificates of parents.
- Marriage certificate of parents if married (If applicable).
- Birth certificate of the child issued by the relevant authority in the country of birth. Note: this must be international or multilingual, or translated into Portuguese by a certified translator.
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Description
What is it?
It refers to the process through which a non-Portuguese newborn child can be registered in Portugal, in effect becoming a Portuguese citizen.
Who needs it?
This service is necessary for parents who are foreign citizens but wish to register their child’s birth in Portugal. This might be because they are living in the country, because one or both parents have Portuguese nationality, or they wish to apply for Portuguese citizenship for their child.
Procedure
Required Documents
Note: All of these documents must be original or certified copies.
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Additional details
Registering the birth of a child in Portugal as a foreign citizen varies depending on the specific circumstances surrounding the child’s birth. It is advised to consult with the Portuguese Consulate in your home country or a legal professional experienced in Portuguese citizenship law. The process might take several weeks to months, depending on the complexity of your case and the current workload of the registry office.
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