Hi
I am a South African with a Portuguese Grandfather,(born in Madiera, now deceased) my mother, his daughter, was born in South Africa. Am I eligible to apply for an ancestral passport. If yes, how do I apply? My cousin recently travelled to Madiera to meet relatives and renew connections there, so I do have some documentation, etc.
Maria-Therese

Where to renew portuguese passport in london

For fxd132401

Portuguese Consulate General
3 Portland Place
London W1B 1HR
Tel 020 7291 3770, Fax 020 7291 3799
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: 8:30am to 1:00pm

For Maria-Therese

Yes, you should be able to become a Portuguese citizen, by descent. However, if your mother's birth was not recorded in the Portuguese records in Lisbon you will first have to register her birth and your parent's marriage (if they were married) before you can register your own birth (and obtain citizenship).

Here is the information I was given at the consul in San Francisco when I asked about obtaining citizenship through descent in Feb. of this year. (Note: The prices have already increased since then):
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/visas-...ml#post1980869

If you live anywhere near a Portuguese Consulate I would strongly suggest you go there in person and ask them what the latest requirements are as if nothing else, the prices are subject to change. If you can't go in person, try giving their offices a ring as they might list the requirements on their phone tape message (the San Francisco office did).

South African Portuguese Consul Locations:
Portuguese Guide in South Africa

The South African Department of Home Affairs regarding dual citizenship:
South African Department of Home Affairs

Good Luck!

The Portuguese consulate in London is also open from 14.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday.