How to apply and obtain Portugal Passport? Procedures, Documents required

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Types of Portugal Passport

Portuguese citizenship
Someone eligible for naturalization (by being a legal resident in Portugal for at least five years)
You must be married to a Portuguese citizen or passport holder and have lived with them for at least three years or currently.
Portuguese citizenship by investment (must maintain investment for at least five years)
Portuguese Jewish community and of Sephardic Jewish descent.

Documents Required

Valid Portuguese ID or
Citizen Card (the Bilhete do Cidadão)
Completed written application signed form
Two current passport-size photo (No need for electronic Passport)
Document justifying the urgent and exceptional nature of the request
If an applicant is a minor then a document evidencing the exercise of parental responsibilities, guardianship, or responsibility
Residence permit valid in Portugal (for Foreign Citizens)

First go to the Civil Registry Office or the Citizens Office at the Municipal Headquarters. In abroad visit Portuguese Consulate
Collect all the necessary documents
Biographical data is obtained by consulting the respective database. Photos are not required; Only the applicant should be present,
Also facial image, fingerprints and signature of the holder using specific equipment. are taken.
Select the delivery process for the passport.
Make a Payment.
Emergency passports is available at the passport offices at Lisbon and Porto airports.
Emergency passports are available by appointment only. To do so, contact the Notary Institution (IRN) with records indicating your full name, citizen card number, desired meeting place (Lisbon Airport Office/Porto Airport Office), telephone number, reason for urgent request and preferred date for service.