If my husband has a Portuguese passport can I acquire one as well?

Question

I am Spanish-American

[edit] Portuguese citizenship by marriage
A person married to a Portuguese citizen for at least three years may be able to acquire Portuguese citizenship by declaration. No formal residence period in Portugal is laid down, however in practice, knowledge of the Portuguese language and integration into Portuguese society may be required

and I may also keep my American citizenship, thank you all for your very informative answers

Answer 1

Portuguese citizenship is acquired mainly through descent from a Portuguese parent, naturalization in Portugal or marriage to a Portuguese citizen. So yes, if your husband is Portuguese, then you should be able to acquire citizenship unless you are disqualified in some manner.

The marital requirement is a minimum of three years of legitimate marriage before you may make your declaration to acquire citizenship. No formal residence period in Portugal required. However in practice, knowledge of the Portuguese language and ability to integrate into Portuguese society may be required. Dual citizenship is allowed.

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Answer 2

My Husband is a Portuguese and has a Portuguese Passport. We are married almost five years. We live to gather and are very happy with each other. I I mix with the Portuguese Community. I enjoy Portuguese food. I can speak very little Portuguese not much.
Can I acquire Portuguese passport?
My Gran-father was also a Portuguese too my mother was a Portuguese. But I do not have any document. They were from India.and they all have died.

Answer 3

Learn the Portuguese language, practices, laws and traditions as added requirements being a spouse of a Portuguese to apply for citizenship in Portugal.

Answer 4

it depends on the laws of the country. you may have to apply to be a citizen. that in it self can take up lots of time. check with the immigrations office in your area. they can tell you what is required for you to get a Portuguese passport.

Answer 5

I don't think you can unless you have been married to him a long time, lived in Portugal and speak Portuguese.


I have this same thing with France. I wanted a French passport and this is what they told me, even though we have been married for 10 years we did not live together in France very long.

Answer 6

Are you going to Portugal? Then yes, you'll have to. However I don't if they will give you one just because your husband has one.