Can I get a Portuguese passport if my husband has one?

You can acquire Portuguese citizenship through marriage after three years of marriage to a Portuguese citizen, or three years of cohabitation. There is no requirement for any prior period of residence in Portugal, although the applicant must provide documents proving an effective connection to the Portuguese community.

How long do you have to live in Portugal to become a citizen?

five years
In 2018, the Portuguese government changed the Portuguese Nationality Law and reduced the required minimum period of residency to five years from six years. Therefore, the residents that acquired the right to reside through Portugal Golden Visa can obtain citizenship after five years of residence.

Can I have 3 citizenship in Portugal?

Portugal allows dual citizenship.

Is it easy to get Portuguese citizenship?

If you have money to invest in a property or business, Portugal’s golden visa, or ARI visa, is one of the easiest routes to acquiring Portuguese citizenship. It can be as simple as purchasing a house in Portugal and spending an average of seven days per year each year for five years here (14 days every two years).

Can I live in Portugal if my wife is Portuguese?

In Portugal it is possible for a non-EU spouse to obtain a residence visa in Portugal – if he or she is married to a Portuguese citizen or if resident in Portugal. Firstly, the question of how to enter Portugal legally must be considered.

Does Portugal recognize common law marriage?

However, unlike a common-law marriage, the status is not equivalent to a marriage: the legal rights and obligations of a couple in a de facto union are different from those of a married couple.

How strong is Portuguese passport?

As of 7 July 2020, Portuguese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 186 countries and territories, ranking the Portuguese passport 6th in terms of travel freedom (tied with the passports of France, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden) according to the Henley Passport Index.

Does Portugal have free healthcare?

Universal Health Coverage: Portugal provides healthcare free of charge to children under age 18 and adults over 65. If citizens do not meet these requirements, and unless they need urgent care or have a unique situation, the NHS offers healthcare to them at a low cost.

How do I get a Portuguese passport after marriage?

How to apply:

1. Please send all the (complete) required documents to Conservatória dos Registos Centrais.
2. The declaration must be given while the marriage is valid, that is, as long as the couple remains married. The nationality, after acquired by marriage, is valid even if the matrimony is later dissolved.