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theoneo72 · Jul 12, 2008, 11:43 AM

Hi my parents are both canadian citizens, that were both born in the azores. I am canadian but I was wondering if I am Portuguese already by default? I have currantly moved to france and I want to know if I am european in order for me to work in france

Thanks

lawanwadee · Jul 12, 2008, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by theoneo72

hi my parents are both canadian citizens, that were both born in the azores. i am canadian but i was wondering if i am portugese already by default? i have currantly moved to france and i want to know if i am european in order for me to work in france

thanks

First of all, ask your parents if they have dual citizenship?
Had they denounced Portugal citizenship when they become naturalized in Canada?

If not... had they reported your birth to Portuguese embassy when you were born?
If yes... you can contact Portuguese embassy and proceed with paperwork, etc .

theoneo72 · Jul 15, 2008, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by lawanwadee

First of all, ask your parents if they have dual citizenship?
Had they denounced Portugal citizenship when they become naturalized in Canada?

If not... had they reported your birth to Portuguese embassy when you were born?
If yes... you can contact Portuguese embassy and proceed with paperwork, etc .

Well as it turns out my parents have not reported my birth, but they haven't denounced their Portuguese citizenships either. So where do I go from here?

lawanwadee · Jul 15, 2008, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by theoneo72

well as it turns out my parents have not reported my birth, but they havnt denounced their portugese citizenships either. So where do i go from here?

Have your parents contact the consulate with original copy of your birth certificate, marriage registration, photo ID, etc.

Larissa Bona · Oct 9, 2008, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by theoneo72

hi my parents are both canadian citizens, that were both born in the azores. i am canadian but i was wondering if i am portugese already by default? i have currantly moved to france and i want to know if i am european in order for me to work in france

thanks

The first thing to find out is when your parents have obtained the Canadian citizenship.
If they have obtained it before 1981 and have registered this citizenship modification to tin Portugal, they may have lost their Portuguese citizenship.

If they have not registered it, they are still Portuguese and you as son of Portuguese citizens is eligible to apply for the Portuguese citizenship.

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