Do You Have to Apply for Portuguese Citizenship Once You Become Eligible?
Most people want to apply for Portuguese citizenship as soon as they become eligible. But not everyone does. Some people come from countries that do not allow dual citizenship and do not want to give up their original passport. Others simply do not want the extra paperwork, cost, or hassle. “You can keep renewing… you have a permanent residency status, you’re not obliged to apply for citizenship to reside in Portugal.”Sandra Gomes Pinto So no, you do not have to …