Portuguese Citizenship

Proof of eligibility for Portuguese citizenship — this article answers questions such as: how to receive Portuguese citizenship, what is the wife’s and children’s status in Portugal, etc. In this article we will answer commonly asked questions and explain what you as someone who has received a Portuguese citizenship and is interested in obtaining a…

This article contains the most comprehensive explanation written online on the eligibility and process of obtaining Portuguese passport and citizenship as a descendant of the Sephardi Jewish community. Everything relating to the legal procedures of acquiring the passport is written here, as well as the historical background of those who were expelled from Spain to…

Does your family make Traditional Sephardi Dishes? If Spanish or Portuguese Jewish recipes run in your family for generations, you may be eligible for a Portuguese citizenship! Our law firm specializes in immigration to Portugal. This article, written with the help of Jonathan Gavrielov, reviews some of the common dishes served in Sephardic meals, evidence…

Who were the marranos? In Sephardi-Jewish history, marranos were Jews who converted to Christianity to avoid persecution, but continued to observe traditional Jewish life in hiding. The term was originally derogatory, mocking the marranos and their descendants. These days, descendants of Spanish Jews have the option to obtain Spanish and Portuguese citizenship. We are an…

This article addresses Portuguese nationality and obtaining status based on the Sephardic Portuguese Law of Return with the help of a Portuguese nationality lawyer.  Thousands of other Sephardic descendants have successfully obtained Portuguese nationality due to this law, and this article helps explain the main steps involved, linking to other articles of interest as well.…

This article addresses Jewish Portuguese citizenship for spouses and children of applicants. Some of our clients come to us and note that they or their spouse and children are not Jewish.  It is important to note that one can still apply for Portuguese citizenship as a descendant of Sephardic Jews (as many others have) even…

Lately we are hearing a lot about the issue of Spanish citizenship for Israelis, but what is this new law? In the 15th century, Spain enacted the Alhambra Decree which forced Jews to choose between converting to Catholicism and leaving Spain.  Many Jews chose to flee rather than convert. In 2015, the Spanish government expressed its…