Are you a Goan settled in the United Kingdom, trying to turn your ancestry into an opportunity? PNFG CONSULTANCY has got your back- no stress! Our core competency is to ensure that every Goan gets their legal claim to Portuguese nationality, including those who reside in the UK. We are here to help you navigate the implications of Portugal’s laws in the post-Brexit scenario.
Let’s open a door to your brighter future together!
Portuguese nationality is a strategic advantage for Goans living in the UK. Let’s explore how this opportunity is a tool for growth
There are some Portuguese citizenship eligibility rules for the Goans who live in the UK. These are:
Birthright
If you are born during the Portuguese colonial rule over Goa, that is, in any of the former Portugal territories of Goa, before its liberation in December 1961, you are eligible for a Portuguese citizenship.
Ancestral Rights
If your parents or grandparents were born in the colonial territories before the date of annexation, you have the right to claim citizenship based on ancestry.
Required Documents
If you have all the needed documents – the proof of residence in the period 1974 / 1975, the birth and death certificates, and all the documents cannot be traced in Portugal but in Goa.
Bilhete de Identidade
If you have the identity document that was issued to Portuguese nationals in Goa before 1961.
The application consists of some basic steps
Collecting the documents
You gather all your needed documents to prove your eligibility. This includes
Notarization and Apostille
All documents need to be notarised and apostilled by the authority of the country that is issuing them. They also need to be translated into Portuguese.
Submitting the application
This is taken care of by PNFG CONSULTANCY.
Review stage
Your application is reviewed by the Portugal authorities.
Citizenship granted
After the approval, your birth is registered in Portugal, and a birth registration certificate will be issued.
We are here with you through every step of your application process. Assessment, document compilation, submission, follow-up, and ongoing support- leave it all to us.
We have 14+ years of experience, helping Goans claim their ancestral rights to Portuguese nationality. Our team of experts is here to deliver real-time results.
We hide nothing; we believe in empowering you. From the fees to the process, we ensure you are aware of every step. A clear communication about everything!
The application process takes up to 48 plus months, After the citizenship, you can get passport insurance within 3 business days if You travel to Portugal.
No, both the UK and Portugal allow for dual citizenship. You can apply for either settled status or pre-settled status if you want UK-residency after your Portuguese citizenship. India does not allow dual citizenship; you will have to renounce that.
Either you or your parents have to have been born in Goa before 1961 for your children to be eligible for Portuguese nationality. Descendants up to the third generation (children and grandchildren) can apply if their lineage is proven.
Our expert consultants provide personalized guidance and support throughout your Portuguese immigration journey, ensuring a seamless and successful application process.