Portugal Issues.

Last activity 13 January 2024 by JohnnyPT

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SensiblewitNew member11 January 2024 19:52:09

I was born in Portugal in 1950. I came to Canada in 1956 with my parents, and we have been here ever since. Recently, I found myself with the desire to leave Canada and going to Portugal is an option. My mother died a few months ago, and my dad 30 years ago. She has some land there and a bank account. I need to deal with Portuguese assets shared with my two sisters (also living in Canada). There is a Canadian Will and I have a POA to sign on my sisters's behalf. I assume 1. I have to get a Portuguese POA or a translation of it and Will here at the Portuguese consulate. 2. Inform the Portuguese authority of my Mom's death. 3. Get a lawyer in Portugal to get the Will prorated there. 4. Find buyers for the 4 land pieces there, mostly farmland with one piece for house building in a quaint village where I was born, 95 km north of Lisbon. 5. I guess I can apply for a Portuguese or EU passport since I was born there with no problem, I have a Contributor Number Card. Any advice?_

StrontiumSerial expat11 January 2024 20:40:15

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If it was me then I'd

5. I guess I can apply for a Portuguese or EU passport

before asking any other questions.

vicdagracaMember12 January 2024 01:37:14

I sort of found myself in the same situation. I was born in Portugal in 1952 and we immigrated to the United States in 1961. After 5 years on a "green Card" I became a US citizen, taking the oath to forsake all other loyalties.

In 2022 I decided to visit Portugal. I also found out that I now could have "dual Citizenship". While in Portugal, Having taken every scrap of document that I had, confirming having been born In Portugal, Including my birth certificate, I applied for and received my documentation as a Portuguese citizen. I then set about purchasing some land in central Portugal Using an attorney as my surrogate.

The snag happened when I tried to get citizenship for my wife of 30 years. We had brought along our marriage license, her birth certificate, etc. something I had never heard of... all documents had to be Appostiled. (sp.)...

At no time was I asked for a Portuguese passport. I could apply for one, however, My US passport sofficed.

JQ43Member12 January 2024 08:42:36

@Sensiblewit I am sure a lawyer can assist you throughout this process. However, should you wish to sell your lands, please do share the details with me (JQ at JayQue dot COM) thanks.

SimCityATExpert12 January 2024 08:48:24

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If it was me then I'd
5. I guess I can apply for a Portuguese or EU passport

before asking any other questions.

-@Strontium

Whats an EU passport, there isn't one.

SensiblewitNew member13 January 2024 00:08:46

An EU passport is a passport issued by one of the 27 member states of the European Union and allows you to travel visa-free between all EU countries, and to a large number of third-countries the EU has bilateral agreements with.

SimCityATExpert13 January 2024 05:11:11

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An EU passport is a passport issued by one of the 27 member states of the European Union and allows you to travel visa-free between all EU countries, and to a large number of third-countries the EU has bilateral agreements with. -@Sensiblewit

Each country is different, its wrong to say an EU passport because there isn't ONE.

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert13 January 2024 08:58:41

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An EU passport is a passport issued by one of the 27 member states of the European Union and allows you to travel visa-free between all EU countries, and to a large number of third-countries the EU has bilateral agreements with. -@Sensiblewit

There is no EU passport. To have a Portuguese passport, first you have to apply for citizenship.

And canadians do not need a visa to visit EU countries (visa-free and stay for up to 90 days). Your passport is enough.

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