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Sephardic Jewish Citizenship

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Portugal grants citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled in 1492. No residency requirement. Full EU passport.

Investment
Legal fees ~$5,000
Processing
12 months
Min stay
0 days/year
Tax rate
N/A%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
10
Interest
Low
Trend
Stable 0%
Demand score28/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
PR after3.0 years
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Dual citizenshipYes
Remote work—
Healthcare included—
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain

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Highlights

  • Citizenship for descendants of Sephardic Jews
  • No residency requirement
  • Full EU passport benefits
  • Fast processing time of 12 months
  • Legal fees around $5,000

What could change

Political changes could impact the recognition of Sephardic descent.

Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

No income tax applies as there is no residency requirement.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: medium

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People also ask

Where can Sephardic Jews get citizenship?
Those who establish they are eligible for Portuguese citizenship by the means of Sephardic Jewish ancestry can initiate the application process. The first step is to obtain the necessary documents that confirm their eligibility and prove their belonging to a Sephardic community of Portuguese origin.
What are Sephardic Jewish last names in Portuguese?
Some of the most common Sephardic surnames are the following: Rodrigues, Nunes, Mendes, Lopes, Miranda, Gomes, Herinques, Costa, Fernandes, Pereira and Dias. Even if you have one of these surnames or others of Sephardic-Jewish origin, proof of ancestry is a prerequisite for obtaining a Portuguese passport.
Were there Sephardic Jews in Portugal?
The Israeli Jewish community of Lisbon was founded by Sephardic Jews from North Africa (Pignatelli, 2000; Martins, 2006), and in the 20th century, the communities of Porto, Bragança, Belmonte, Faro and the Azores emerged (Paulo, 1985; Canelo, 1987; Pignatelli, 2000; Martins, 2006).

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