Portuguese nationality application status check with the new platform

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Portuguese Nationality Application Status Check - Processing Stages in the New 2024 System

Portuguese Nationality Status - 2024 Stages

Stage 1: Nationality Application Reception

In the Old System:

Manual submission of documents via mail or physical presence at authorities' offices. Long and cumbersome process requiring extended waiting periods.

In the New System:

Full digital submission of all documents through an online platform. Immediate scanning and processing of materials.

Stage 2: Analysis and Status Check

In the Old System:

Three separate stages including initial review, waiting for legal review, and in-depth legal examination. Each stage took months.

In the New System:

Unified stage with automatic document verification. Smart system immediately identifies missing items and issues.

Stage 3: Decision Making

In the Old System:

Two-phase process of waiting for decision and final approval. Long waiting period due to system overload.

In the New System:

Unified and faster process thanks to automation. Decisions are made based on automatic checks.

Stage 4: Completion and Certificate Issuance

In the Old System:

Manual issuance of nationality certificate, requirement for additional physical document submission.

In the New System:

Immediate digital issuance of nationality certificate after application approval.

Additional Information about Portuguese Nationality Application Status Check in the New System

Special Cases: Registry Decision

In the Old System:

Applications got stuck in legal review stage when essential documents were missing. "Beige" status indicated delay.

In the New System:

Dedicated stage for handling special cases, with option for efficient corrections and required completions.

Advantages of the New Portuguese Nationality Application Status Check System:

Significant reduction in number of stages (from 7 to 4)
Fully digital process without need for physical presence
Shorter waiting times thanks to automation
Complete transparency throughout all process stages
Increased efficiency in handling special cases

The old platform:

What is the status of my nationality process

You can obtain your password at registries with a nationality desk.

To obtain your access code you must

Have an identification document, if you are the holder of the request
Have a power of attorney with acknowledgement of signature of the holder of the application

It was received

Step 1

It is the stage where many get stuck for a very long time, and why? At one stage, the files are scattered all over the country, because as part of the and the beginning of the flood of applications for citizenship, the Portuguese government made a decision to spread the files in the various conservatories in the country. So the case also goes through tracking before it is assigned to the office that will handle it, and many times after the case is assigned there is also a waiting period until the cases that preceded your case are completed.

It was received

It was recorded

Step 2

Step 2 is a relatively quick step, let's perform the registration of the scanned documents in the file. As we noted earlier, the files are currently scattered all over Portugal, while the original documents remain in the main REGISTRE CENTRAL and the clerks actually work on documents scanned from the computer.

It was recorded

Awaiting inquiries

Step 3

Stage 3 is a critical stage in the case, this is the stage where queries are made to both Interpol and the Portuguese Police, even if you have never set foot in Portugal, these checks are systematic. Please note that this is a stage to which you can return at any point in the process for a new security check.

Awaiting inquiries

Document verification

Step 4

Step 4 is the step where the documents are reviewed. This is actually the stage where you might get the rejection that everyone is afraid of. Recently, the government requires completions and corrections within a tight time frame of only 24 days, it is always stressful to receive a rejection letter, we wish you to pass this stage safely.

Document verification

Order Analysis

Step 5

Step 5 is the step where the naturalization application is analyzed. The officer handling your case will also provide an opinion on the forms you have submitted, and the application will be reviewed for eligibility for naturalization.

Order Analysis

Dispatch

Step 6

In step 6, the Ministry of Justice actually has to decide whether or not to approve your citizenship.

Dispatch

Finished

Step 7

At this stage you are already a full citizen, stage 7 is the stage where you are registered as a citizen and issued with a Portuguese birth certificate.

Finished