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Portugal: US Documents Usually Need No Translation
Portugal's nationality regulation exempts documents written in English, French or Spanish from translation, so US birth and marriage records for Portuguese citizenship by descent are usually filed in English, apostilled.
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What the rules say
| What it says | |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Documents are accompanied by a certified translation “salvo se estiverem redigidos em língua inglesa, francesa ou espanhola” — unless the registrar asks for one. art. 37(2) |
| Newark consulate | Translation only if documents are not in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French. grandchildren page |
| If a translation is required | It must be done or certified in Portugal (notary, registrar, lawyer) or certified by a Portuguese consulate. IRN |
Where we fit
For US documents, usually not at all, and we would rather say so. If the registrar asks for a translation, or a document is in another language, we can translate it, and the translation then has to be certified by a Portuguese consulate or a professional in Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to translate my US birth certificate for Portuguese citizenship?
Usually not: the regulation exempts documents in English unless the registrar asks for a translation.
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