How do I get Portuguese Citizenship if my wife is Portuguese, but we live outside Portugal?

Residencies & citizenships
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Hello,
I am Married to a Portuguese woman since 2007, but we live in Asia - Near East. Do i have the right to get the Portuguese Nationality? And how?

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You should be entitled to Portuguese nationality. The best thing to do is to check with the nearest Portuguese consulate to know what you have to do to apply.

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Yes, although the marriage must have lasted for more than 3 years (Portugal also accept common law marriages/civil unions), which yours obviously have. It also needs to be registered in the Portuguese system.

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I would follow @vepareto’s advice: Contact the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate and take it from there.

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Thank you

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