No. Citizenship is granted automatically only if at least one parent has lived in the country legally for at least 1 year or is a Portuguese citizen themselves.

Can the parents of a child with Portuguese citizenship get citizenship too?

Yes, after 5 years of living in the country on a residence permit.

Does the parents' status affect the child's citizenship?

Yes. If neither parent has lived in the country legally for at least 1 year and neither is a Portuguese citizen, the child will not receive citizenship straight away.

How long do relatives need to live there for citizenship?

At least 5 years of living in the country on a residence permit.

How much does it cost to give birth in Portugal?

In public hospitals childbirth is free for residents; for non-residents it costs from €1000 to €3000. In private clinics the price is from €3000 to €7000 depending on the package of services.

Is Portugal going to shut down the Golden Visa program?

No, the program continues to operate. The real-estate option was removed in 2023, but other investment routes remain available.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Lisbon

Sight

Belém Tower

A 16th-century stone fortress right on the water, once the departure point for caravels sailing off to chart the New World.

Museum

Museu Calouste Gulbenkian

One of Europe's finest private art collections, spanning Egyptian antiquities to Monet, set inside a quiet parkland campus.

Park

Jardim da Estrela

A cozy Victorian-era park with a duck pond just steps from downtown, favored by Lisbon families on weekends.

Café

Fábrica Coffee Roasters

A roastery at the heart of Príncipe Real, brewing beans it roasts itself, sourced from Brazil and Ethiopia.

Restaurant

Time Out Market

A food hall gathering dozens of the city's top chefs' stalls under one roof by the Tagus riverside.

Sight

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

A viewpoint with Lisbon's fullest panorama of the castle, the river and Alfama's terracotta rooftops at sunset.

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