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Is your process at a standstill?

The fastest way to Portuguese nationality

With an innovative legal thesis, Martins Castro is ready to speed up your request. Find out if you meet the requirements and unlock your process.

Discover the thesis developed by Martins Castro's lawyers

After more than 150 hours of research, Martins Castro, in collaboration with lawyer Isabel Comte, has developed a legal thesis to tackle the delays in completing nationality processes. This legal action, which is already reaping positive results in the courts, seeks to force the Registry Offices to conclude the processes within the established deadlines, guaranteeing that our clients' rights are respected and speeding up the recognition of Portuguese nationality.

Our focus is on your nationality.

At Martins Castro, we accompany you every step of the way to speed up the conclusion of your nationality application. From the first analysis to the court proceedings, our specialized team works to eliminate obstacles and optimize the process time. With transparency and a focus on your objective, we keep you informed of progress and ensure that all the necessary actions are carried out efficiently to reach a faster conclusion.

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Free evaluation
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Martins Castro analyzes the viability of your case free of charge to find out if you qualify to file a lawsuit. Fill in the form and confirm whether you are eligible to speed up the conclusion of your case.

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After years of waiting for her nationality to be recognized, Ila Raquel resorted to judicial intervention with the support of Martins Castro and her process was concluded in 30 days, bringing a great achievement to her family.

The best specialists in Portuguese Nationality are at Martins Castro

At Martins Castro, you can count on the support of legal experts specializing in Nationality Law and genealogists with extensive experience in the study and research of the Sephardic diaspora, offering a solid and reliable approach to the success of your case.

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The experience of those who have chosen Martins Castro

We are proud to have helped more than 8,000 families around the world gain Portuguese nationality. Check out some of our success stories.

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Essential Requirements

For a lawsuit to have a better chance of success, it is important to meet some specific requirements. Learn about the criteria that can help ensure that your nationality case is analyzed fairly and within the time limits established by law.

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Time limit for examining the file exceeded

The first step is to confirm that the analysis time has exceeded the limits set by law

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Free legalfeasibility analysis

With the deadline having passed, Martins Castro is evaluating the conditions for filing a lawsuit.

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Proof of Damage to a Fundamental Right

If the delay in analysis jeopardizes a fundamental right, your chances increase

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Documentation to support the action

Before you file your lawsuit, you should gather documentation to support your arguments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I can take legal action?

First, check whether the legal deadlines for your case have been missed (165 working days from the date of submission). Then contact us.

Who can take legal action?

Anyone who has a nationality process in Portugal and is facing significant delays in the analysis of their application may be eligible to file a lawsuit. However, it is necessary to prove that there is a risk of damage to a fundamental right. For this reason, we recommend that you request a free assessment so that we can carry out a preliminary analysis of the case to assess the conditions before proceeding with legal action.

What is considered a delayed process?

A case is considered to be delayed when, 165 working days after the application for nationality was submitted (approximately 9 months), the Registry Office has still not made a decision. The deadline of 24 months, announced by the Registry Office on their website, is an admission that they really are breaking the law.

How much will it cost?

Costs vary from case to case. For a precise assessment, please contact Martins Castro.

How long does it take for me to hear back?

There is usually a response between 3 and 6 months

Do I have to go to Portugal to file a lawsuit?

No, the process can be done remotely and the Martins Castro team in Lisbon will take care of everything for you.

Can I take legal action against the state? Couldn't this jeopardize my case?

Recourse to the courts, and to justice in general, is a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, the European Convention on Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. For this reason, legal action does not hinder the progress of the case, since the law allows the activity of the public administration to be supervised by the courts.

What is the difference between an emergency request and a lawsuit?

The request for urgency is a request made to the Registry Office, in which facts are presented and proven that justify the need for the application for nationality to be processed more quickly. However, the decision on whether or not to accept this request rests exclusively with the registrar. On the other hand, the legal action is brought before a court, where it is necessary to prove that there has been a violation of the fundamental right to Portuguese nationality and the resulting damage to the applicant. The court will impartially analyze and decide the case. The Registry Office can contest the case, but has no power to decide on it.

I don't have a CIL certificate yet, can I still take legal action?
Yes, it is possible to file a lawsuit even without a CIL certificate. According to the Portuguese Nationality Regulation, the application can be analyzed or decided only with the documents proving Sephardic ancestry. The Registry Office cannot reject the application for lack of a CIL certificate. If there are any doubts, the Registry Office should ask for CIL's opinion before making a decision.

Any questions not answered? Contact our team of experts

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Martins Castro has offices strategically located to be even closer to you. Schedule a visit

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PORTUGAL

Lisbon
Avenida da República 18

monterrey
MEXICO

Monterrey
Avenida Constitución 2050

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COLOMBIA

Medellin
Carrera 42#5 Sur 145 - Piso 11

telaviv
ISRAEL

Tel Aviv
3Aluf Kalman Magen - 6107075

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