WHO IT'S FOR · NATURALIZATION
Who Portuguese
Citizenship Is For
A path to an EU passport for those who legally reside in Portugal, have passed the A2 language exam and have a clean criminal record
Important: the 10-year clock starts from the date your first residence card is issued, not from the residence-permit application. Portugal allows dual citizenship
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BENEFITS · EU PASSPORT
Key Benefits of
Portuguese Citizenship
EU passport
One of the strongest passports in the world — visa-free entry to 180+ countries
Dual citizenship
Portugal lets you keep your previous citizenship
EU freedom
Live, work and study in any EU/EEA country and Switzerland
Family
Citizenship for spouses and minor children through a simplified procedure
Forever
A permanent status that passes to your children by birth
Full rights
The voting, political and social rights of a full EU citizen
REQUIREMENTS · DOCUMENTS
Requirements & documents
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Who can apply for citizenship
10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) and an A2 level of Portuguese are the key conditions
What you need
10 years of legal residence (7 for EU and CPLP nationals) (counted from your first residence-permit application)
An A2 certificate — the CAPLE exam or certified courses
A valid residence permit at the time of filing
A clean criminal record in Portugal and your country of origin
Uninterrupted legal status throughout the entire period
APPLICATION PACKAGE
Documents to submit
The full package, filed with the IRN in person, by CTT post, or online through a lawyer
Required documents
Birth certificate (apostille, translation, notarization)
A2-level Portuguese certificate (CAPLE)
Criminal record certificate (valid for 3 months)
A valid residence permit (residence card)
An application form with your contacts, parents' names and address
ROADMAP · STAGES
The path to an
EU passport
We review every case individually, factoring in your length of residence, language level and family setup
10 years of residency
Legal residence
10 years of uninterrupted status — counted from your first residence card
1–2 months
Document preparation
Birth certificate, apostille, translation, criminal record
Exam · A2
Language certificate
CAPLE registration, finding a tutor and preparation
Filing · IRN
Citizenship application
Online filing through a lawyer and progress monitoring
Final stage
EU passport
The IRN decision and registration of the act. Your citizen passport
"Portugal isn't just a move. It's a strategic decision that opens the door to stability, freedom and an EU passport for the whole family"
MARGARITA KURBANOVA · Managing Partner, Vesper Advisory
✦ Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the workload of AIMA and the consulate
PRICING
Choose your level of support
START
€350
Assessment & preparation
Assessing your residence period and eligibility to apply
Personal document checklist
2×45 min consultation with an expert
Matching you with an A2 tutor
Online filing with the IRN
Progress monitoring
CITIZENSHIP ✦ POPULAR
€900
Full naturalization support
Document checklist
Registration for the language exam
Matching you with a tutor for prep
Online application filing with the IRN
Monitoring your application's progress
2 consultations + chat with a manager
CITIZENSHIP+
€1,400
With A2 preparation
Everything in the "Citizenship" package
One-on-one A2 preparation
Translation, apostille and notarization
Priority lawyer support
Unlimited consultations
Legal review of complex cases
FAMILY
from €750
Per family member
Citizenship for spouses and children
A simplified procedure for minors
Unlimited consultations
Priority support from the team
Our commitment: a fixed price for Vesper's support, with no hidden fees for our services. Government fees, translations and third-party services are paid separately; we support you at every step
ADD-ONS
Additional services
IRN government fee for the citizenship application
€250
Registration for the CAPLE exam (A2)
€72
Citizenship for a minor child
€175
Bank account opening
€1,450
Apostille / duplicates
from €100
Document translation
€20 / page
Notarization
€20 / document
Document delivery
€15
Accountant
from €200/mo
A2 exam preparation (tutor)
from €150
Powers of attorney and criminal-record and marital-status certificates are not included in the packages — they are paid separately
WHY IT PAYS OFF
An investment in your future
80+ hours
of time saved
We take on the bureaucracy, appointments and dealings with government offices for you
€3–7k
total investment
An investment in removing the hassle and clearing the red tape. The agency guides you from the first step to the result
99.2%
approved applications
Checklists, deadline tracking and pre-review of documents at every step
10 years
to an EU passport
Naturalization is the most reliable path to permanent status and a Portuguese passport
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Ready to get
your EU passport?
Experienced local lawyers and immigration consultants in Portugal. We handle the entire process — from first contact to residency and citizenship
CONTACTS
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+351 91 202 47 77Telegram
@vesperadvisoryAddress
Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal
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