Where to apply for Portugal citizenship

Portugal citizenship by descent runs through IRN via the Descent (parent / grandparent + CIPLE A2) pathway. Here's who processes your case and how to reach them.

Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado (IRN)

All applications are decided in Lisbon by the Conservatória dos Registos Centrais (CRC), which is heavily backlogged.

Consulate of Portugal — Boston

Any of the six US Portuguese consulates can take your application regardless of where you live — there's no jurisdiction split.

Consulate of Portugal — New York

Any of the six US Portuguese consulates can take your application regardless of where you live — there's no jurisdiction split.

Consulate of Portugal — Newark

Any of the six US Portuguese consulates can take your application regardless of where you live — there's no jurisdiction split.

Consulate of Portugal — Washington, D.C.

Any of the six US Portuguese consulates can take your application regardless of where you live — there's no jurisdiction split.

Consulate of Portugal — Los Angeles

Any of the six US Portuguese consulates can take your application regardless of where you live — there's no jurisdiction split.

Consulate of Portugal — San Francisco

Any of the six US Portuguese consulates can take your application regardless of where you live — there's no jurisdiction split.

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