Zottis Rezende Lawyers
Get your Portuguese
Citizenship
If you’re an international resident who has lived legally in Portugal for at least 5 years, we’ll guide you through the entire citizenship application process — from eligibility assessment to final approval.
Portuguese Citizenship by Naturalization
As specialised lawyers handling nationality-by-naturalisation cases in Portugal, we assist international residents to acquire Portuguese nationality through a streamlined citizenship application process managed entirely online.
400+
Nationalities assisted
100%
Lawyer-handled files
5 yrs
Required legal residence
A2
Minimum Portuguese level*
Eligibility Requirements
You must have held valid residence permits for at least five consecutive years, maintain a clean criminal record and, in most cases, demonstrate basic knowledge of Portuguese.
Eligibility at a glance
Birth Certificate
Full, unabridged and legally certified.
Police Certificates
From every country lived in since age 16.
A2 Certificate
Proof of basic Portuguese knowledge.
(CPLP nationals exempt)
Valid Passport
Current passport of the main applicant.
Residence Permit
Portuguese residence card covering 5 years.
Note: All documents must be in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish; otherwise a certified Portuguese translation is required.
Available Services
Initial Consultation
Guidance and eligibility check.
Dossier Assembly
Document preparation and form filling.
Official Submission
Filed via the lawyers-only platform.
Monitoring
Continuous follow-up until decision.
Client Support
Direct WhatsApp contact with your lawyer.
Why Hire a Lawyer
Accuracy
Avoids refusals and delays.
Secure Portal
Professional online submission.
Representation
Legal defence and appeals.
Fees and Costs
Registry Office
€250 — official fee.
AIMA Certificate
€24 — only if residence period is unclear.
Legal Fees
Quoted after consultation, in line with Bar rules.
400+ Citizenship Clients
40+ Five-Star Google Reviews
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Application Today
We’ll review your case and outline the next steps.