Portugal Embassy Address & Contact Number in the UAE

Portugal Embassy

Address:

Marina Park Office,
Villa A42 – P.O. Box 114587
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Telephone number: 02-650 55 41

Schedule of Visa Application: 9am – 1pm (Sunday – Thursday)

Business Travelers going to Portugal used to apply through Spanish Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Since April 2011, Spain Embassy does not cater to Portugal Visa applicants. Their contact details were mentioned above. If you wish to get the most updated contact number, just call Du Telecoms at 199.

As a bonus, below is the checklist of visa requirements to Portugal:

  • Personal submission of application is required
  • Completed application form
  • Passport valid for 3 mos. w/ 2 visa pages available
  • Passport-sized, colored picture
  • Latest 3 mos. original and copy of Bank statements
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) (with term of employment, position, salary/mo.,purpose of the journey date of return)
  • Visa fee (cash)
  • Confirmed Plane ticket
  • Medical health/travel insurance policy valid in Schengen countries during the period of stay and more than 30,000 euro
  • Letter of support from the company concerned in Portugal

292 responses

  1. what is the email address of portugal embassy in abu dhabi

  2. Thank you for listing the Portuguese Embassy details. It saved me the day. i was looking for a translator and they were able to help me find one.

  3. Issa,
    Superb! This information is hard to find but very useful. If you manage to obtain the website (if one will be created) then that will be very useful addition.

  4. Dear Sir/Madam,
    Kindly assist me in regrd to attestation of documents issued to me by the Kingdom of Bahrain. I need to apply to register my marriage as my wife has got her birth registered in Portugal. I am a Bahrain national married in Bahrain in the Church and I was born in Bahrain too. Kindly reply to my mailing address as follows dsviegas@yahoo.com
    Thank you.
    Domnic

  5. Dear SIR/Madam,

    Please help me as i have revived my documents from Portugal to apply for my BI identity , i have already applied from Abu Dhabi Embassy and i am waiting for my BI for last 15 day s can you help me as how long it takes fro the process my email id is tonyfdes18@gmail.com

    Thank you

  6. Dear Sir/Madam

    Please help me as l have received the process number and l have translated the papers from Portuguese to English and it says that my birth certificate is registered in Portugal so from where will l get my birth certificate (Assento de Nascimento) please advise me as l am working in Dubai. My e-mail ld is ralrod19@hotmail.com

  7. Dear Sir/Madam,

    Please help me as l have received the process number and l have translated the papers from Portuguese to English and it says that my birth certificate is registered in Portugal so from where will l get my birth certificate (Assento de Nascimento) please advise me as l am working in Dubai. My e-mail ld is ralrod19@hotmail.com

    1. Hi, Ral. Are you asking where you can get your birth certificate? I wonder how you got a passport without presenting a birth certificate. I believe you can call this number (02-6505541) to ask about such matters.

  8. Hi, Ral. Are you asking where you can get your birth certificate? I wonder how you got a passport without presenting a birth certificate. I believe you can call this number (02-6505541) to ask about such matters.

  9. kindly help me with more information how to get a visit visa to portugal ,by the way one of my friends stay there and his will send me like invitation to visit .am working in dubai and I have tunisian nationality .thnx

    1. Hi, Jamel. Having a friend in Portugal might ease the visa processing. But there are more requirements than that, like an international insurance plan, a healthy bank statement,etc.. Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination.Certain Visa regulations apply as follows: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

  10. Please advise me how to do the registration of my marriage & what are the documents i need to submit in portugal embassy.

    thank you

    camilo fernandes

    1. Hello, Camilo. I’m not quite sure how they process such request. It’s better to check directly with the embassy, either via phone or personal visit.

  11. Hello, Camilo. I’m not quite sure how they process such request. It’s better to check directly with the embassy, either via phone or personal visit.

  12. Hi, Jamel. Having a friend in Portugal might ease the visa processing. But there are more requirements than that, like an international insurance plan, a healthy bank statement,etc.. Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination.Certain Visa regulations apply as follows: Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

  13. i want to know .weather you accept documents for marriage registration and kids birth registration as well

  14. I have documents which are already attested from Portuguese consulate Goa, India and i would like to know whether i can submit these documents here for registration.

    Thanks and Regards
    Savio Dasilva

  15. Embassy of Portugal, Abu Dhabi – Official Website

    http://www.embportugal-uae.com/

    1. Thank you, Milosha. That’s very helpful. 🙂

  16. Thank you, Milosha. That’s very helpful. 🙂

  17. Hi Issa

    I have already applied for my BI in Abu Dhabi portuguese consulate on 11th dec 2011 i just wanted to know how manny days it takes to get the BI? please reply me my email dinizkarol@yahoo.com

  18. To whom it may concern
    My last comments in regard to my marriage registration was posted on 23 October 2011 but till date there has been no reply to my query. I want to register my marriage. I wife got her birth registered. I was born in Bahrain and we got married here too. The Bahrain documents are attested at the respective ministries. Please assist me.

  19. hi, could u plz tell me what are the documents required to apply for BI in portugues embassy in abu dhabi.i hv got the appointment for applying BI in goa.can i apply in UAE with the same appointmnet.

    1. Hi, Melwin. I called the embassy. They said you should apply in Goa. Isn’t that where you were born?
      Note that the application should be in Portuguese. You may call them at 02-6505541.

  20. I have registered my birth in Portugal & now I would like to get my BI from Portugal Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

    Can you please explain what are the documents required & how long it takes to get BI.

    Thanks
    Virgil – 00 971 050 5660247

    1. Registration can be done by a declaration of the parents in person, which must both be registered. Transcription Based on a birth certificate issued by the UAE, and the document to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Emirates. Birth registration may be made by someone who identifies himself properly and has the legal representation of the registrant or by proxy is entitled to do so.
      Documents to be submitted are Identity Card / Citizen Card or Birth Certificate issued less than six months, the deponents law; Birth certificate of child, in the case of registration for transcription.

      More info at: http://www.google.com/translate?hl=en&ie=UTF8&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.secomunidades.pt%2Fc%2Fportal%2Flayout%3Fp_l_id%3DPUB.1.124

  21. I have submitted my documents in Portugal to obtain Assento de Nascemento. The process no. is 31747.11 but till date the Assento de Nascemento has not yet come. Can you please help me? My email id is yvonnegonsalves@gmail.com

    1. Hi, Yvonne. Are you from India? I called the embassy in Abu Dhabi. They said your application should be in Portuguese.
      If you need more info, you can send them an email at abudhabi@mne.pt.

  22. Hi, Yvonne. Are you from India? I called the embassy in Abu Dhabi. They said your application should be in Portuguese.
    If you need more info, you can send them an email at abudhabi@mne.pt.

  23. Registration can be done by a declaration of the parents in person, which must both be registered. Transcription Based on a birth certificate issued by the UAE, and the document to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Emirates. Birth registration may be made by someone who identifies himself properly and has the legal representation of the registrant or by proxy is entitled to do so.
    Documents to be submitted are Identity Card / Citizen Card or Birth Certificate issued less than six months, the deponents law; Birth certificate of child, in the case of registration for transcription.

    More info at: http://www.google.com/translate?hl=en&ie=UTF8&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.secomunidades.pt%2Fc%2Fportal%2Flayout%3Fp_l_id%3DPUB.1.124

  24. Hi, Melwin. I called the embassy. They said you should apply in Goa. Isn’t that where you were born?
    Note that the application should be in Portuguese. You may call them at 02-6505541.

  25. I have registered my birth in Portugal & now I would like to get my BI from Portugal Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

    Can you please explain what are the documents required & how long it takes to get BI.

    Thanks
    Virgil – 00 971 050 5660247 virgil@pharmatradeuae.com

  26. I am looking for portugal embassy/consulate in dubai/ abu dhabi. Please provice me the contact details and E mail ID.

    Thanking you.

  27. 1 am looking for portugal embassy/consulate in dubai/ abu dhabi. Please provide me the contact details and E mail ID.

    thank you

    camilo fernandes

  28. Website of the Portugal embassy in Abu Dhabi.

    http://www.embportugal-uae.com/

  29. First I have been told that Portugal visa can be applied through Spain consulate, we prepared the forms and visited VFS and being refused to accept the visa application. again called Spain embassy and being told that now Portugal embassy has open in Abu Dhabi, i called them and they confirmed that visa can only apply visiting their website, on the website tried clicking every option but could not get the application. is there a better way to expediting this. thank Arshad 050-4547941

  30. Website for the embassy of potugal:
    http://www.embportugal-uae.com/

  31. I have documents required to apply for BI in portugues embassy in abu dhabi.i hv got the appointment for applying BI in goa.can i apply in UAE with the same appointment date.

  32. I am looking for email address of Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Can anyone help me? I have phone number but it appears to be unattended.

    Does anyone know of their email address?

  33. Hi Issa,

    Thanks for calling the embassy and finding about the process.Well the only problem i wont be able to attend my appointment in goa is i am residing in dubai at present and i wont be able to get leave in that month.so is it possible to apply for it in U.A.E.

  34. Hi Issa ,

    Can i plz get sum info on what documents will be required if i apply in uae for my BI.

  35. I have registered my Birth in the Embassy in Goa. Now i need to get an appointment date to submit my documents for the process of BI and registration of marriage in the Embassy in AbuDhabi. Can you kindly let me know the documents required for the same . I am working in Dubai.
    Can you please explain what are the documents required & how long it takes to get BI.

  36. Can you please explain what are the documents required & how long it takes to get BI. as i need to renewal my passport , i live in Dubai ,

    Thank you
    Regards
    00971561796464

  37. Email of the Assistant at the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi – Ms. Mauella
    (abudhabi@mne.pt)

    Website for the embassy of potugal:
    http://www.embportugal-uae.com/

    1. Thanks, Amy.

      To the readers, pls. note Ms. Amy’s comment.

  38. Thanks, Amy.

    To the readers, pls. note Ms. Amy’s comment.

  39. i have to wish to travel portugal,to touch with my clent as business purpose,where i will apply
    pls advised me in my email

  40. i have already got my Bi i would like to apply for portuguese passport , what do i have to do now .

  41. Dear Sir/ Madam,
    I am holding “‘ASSENTO DE NASCIMENTO”can i apply my ”BI” in abu dubai. please reply. I hope you will do the needful.
    Thanks &Regards,

  42. Dear Sir/ Madam,
    I am from Goa, presently working and staying in Abu Dhabi with my husband. I have already got my B.I and my portuguese passport is under process. I would like to ask you that after getting my passport and if i want to travel outside the country (India) and go to other country like UK will i be able to take my husband along with me at the same time. If yes…. what are the procedures or paper work i need to do or submit in the Embassy.

    Thanking You!

  43. Hi,
    Does anydboy know how long will it take to get a Portugese visa if applied from AUH (7 or 10working days etc). I am a residentof the UAE and an Indian National.

    My friend is celebrating his birthday on the 27th in Lisbon and i just wanted to know if there is enough time. I have all the required docs ready!

    Thanks,
    Aki

  44. Hi Issa,

    I pounced upon your blogsite while searching for information regarding the Portugal visa.

    Now that I have found out all the details, I thought of enriching this blog for the benefit of others as well. I am sure this link will be an asset to this thread –

    http://www.embportugal-uae.com/vistos/schengen_en/

    Good luck

    Tanurag

  45. Hi
    My dad has already got his BI in Goa (INDIA). now i need to regestr my parents marriage certificates . a i m here i cant do it , can i get those documents over here in UAE and apply at the portuguese consulate at abubhabi?
    Please help!!

    Boscco Goncalves
    056 6546 877

  46. Hi Bosco,

    Portuguese embassies/consulates do accept marriage registration of Portuguese citizens. But you would need to check it with the embassy/consulate your end.
    If not, I may be able to assist you
    mail to sfdes6595@yahoo.com

  47. hii dear,
    1st off all i would like to thank u for all ur support n help to people here…im in a look for a translator from English language to Portuguese, but should b a legal technical translator, it would b grt if u can help me wth it or advice me if the Portugal embassy can b any help in my issue
    thnx,

  48. Hi i would like to check if it is posble to make my process of portugal passport coz im from Goa India n i hope it can be done.

    Thank You

  49. Dear Sir/ Madam,

    Would like to inquire that if I can apply for the BI and Portuguese passport through Portuguese Embassy in UAE.
    My birth and marriage are registered in Portugal. If yes please advise what documents are required and fees. I am residing in Bahrain.

  50. My father is a Portuguese passport holder. I would like to know what are the procedures and documents I will need to get my passport and identity card.

  51. I have been trying to call the embassy since last 3 days but
    no one is picking up the calls. Also I would like to know the location map if avbl.

    Thanks

  52. I have been trying to call the embassy for a week now but
    no one is answering the calls. Kindly let me know if there is an alternate number.
    Also I would like to know the location map if avbl.

    1. Hi, Abie. You may try again. I managed to speak to Luis. He has also given his email: luis.camara@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt.

  53. Hi, Abie. You may try again. I managed to speak to Luis. He has also given his email: luis.camara@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt.

  54. Hi Issa, Whould you please advise who is Luis if he is a Portuguese ambassador or a consule? I cannot call through the telephone number too. Can i email him straights? Thanks!

  55. Dear Sir

    I am a Pakistani national and I have my birth and baptisam certificates issued from Pakistan which I need to get attested by the portugal embassy in Islamabad. The embassy is islamabad is not operating. I am resident of Bahrain and my husband’s birth is already registered in Lisbon so I need these documents to register our marriage so that I can join my husband. Can I get the documents attested by your embassy in Abu Dhabi. Please let me know what is the procedure.

    Thanks
    Mrs. June Grace Desouza

  56. Dear Issa

    Please can you let me know If my baptisam and birth certificate issued in Karachi can be attested can be attested by your embass in Abu Dhabi. The Portugal embassy in Islamabad is closed and I am a resident of Bahrain. I have asked for this information above. Please reply
    Thanks

    June Grace Desouza

  57. phones not being picked, let us know what other numbers to contact the embassy. Thx

  58. Hi Mrs June Grace
    may be your issue is solved by now.
    If not, I could try to ask Portugal how to go about.
    Sabino Fernandes
    sfdes6595@yahoo.com

  59. I am trying to call embassy since last 15 days & no reply.
    Is the number changed ? or there is any change in location.

    Please reply.

    Thnks
    virgil
    050-5660247

  60. Dear Sir/Madam

    I would really appriciate if some one can help me with my Query. This is with regard to my uncle who is in UK.His daughter was born in Sharjah and he wants to get the birth cerficate attested in the portugues Consulate.Just wanted to know if it can be done in One day.

    Help will be appriciated terenceseq@gmail.com

    Thank you
    terence

  61. Please help me as i have revived my documents from Portugal to visit , i have already applied from Abu Dhabi Embassy and i am waiting for my visa for last 15 day s can you help me as how long it takes fro the process my email id durgabahadurshrestha@hotmail.com

  62. Please help me as i had already applied for visit visa for Portugal from Abu Dhabi Embassy and i am waiting for my visa for last 15 day s can you help me as how long it takes fro the process my visa … below is my email id:-
    durgabahadurshrestha@hotmail.com

  63. Dear sir/mam, Pl., give me information about the Portugal Visit Visa and Fee all details asap. Best regards, INTIAZ (E-MAIL – intiaz848@yahoo.co.in)

  64. yes birth certificate can be attested on the same day.

  65. I want to know if the Portugal Embassy is issuing BI, if yes how long it takes, is it issued on the same day..?

    Appreciate early feedback,

  66. I mean Portugal Embassy in Abu Dhabi is issuing BI..?

  67. Hi,
    I would like to know my Visa Application status.. Documents submitted on 26.07.2012
    Receipt Number is 845995
    I am travelling on 15th and its important to know the status of my Visa. Please be so kind and inform.

    Regards
    Wajahat Ali

  68. I am trying to reach by phone and calling the number mentioned 02-6505541 but No one picking on this number in many attempts.. pls advise if there is any other number to call..

    Regards
    Danish Sheikh

  69. Hi how can i get my process no i want to check my document pls advise me i am a goan tks

  70. hi dear sir/madam
    i would like to know some info,that i hve a bI so i want to come to portugesse councilate in abu dhabi and plz advice me about this matter and how many days will it take to collect my passport and what will be the fee.

    thank you, and waiting for your kindly earliest response.

  71. I would like to translate my wife death certificate issued in Sharjah in portuguese for the purpose of applying for my son’s passport.

    Is this translation is done in Portuguese Embassy or anywhere else please let me know.

    Xec Arun
    0506361020

  72. Dear Issa
    Greetings
    Myself Antonio Tomas Alves Desouza.
    My reference number for Portugal passport is Proc N° 37473/11 CRC NAC B.
    I am basicaly from Goa India , currently working in Kingdom of Bahrain.
    I was in touch with CRC office in Lisbon, thru email regarding my Assento de Nascimento certifcate,as per them,the office(lisbon) posted the certificate on 17th Feb.2012 on my home address in Goa,India.Pls refer to the email; From: CR Centrais – Registos
    >>> Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:14:25 +0100
    >>> Subject: RE: ANTONIO TOMAS ALVES DE SOUZA – Proc N° 37473/11 CRC NAC B
    >>> To: celinadsouza@gmail.com
    >>>>>> Exmº Senhor António Tomas Alves de Souza
    >>>>>> Informo V. Exª de que a certidão de registo de nascimento foi enviada
    >>> no dia 17 de Fevereiro de 2012, para a morada indicada no processo.
    >>> Aproveito para informar V. Exª de que para fazer o cartão do cidadão
    >>> não necessita de apresentar a certidão de registo de nascimento.
    >>>
    >>> Com os melhores cumprimentos
    >>> Sandra Pires.

    Untill date it is almost 6 months I haven’t received it.
    I already got appointment in Goa Portugal Councilate for the Identity Card,
    which is on 19 March 2013,prior collecting ID they have a list of requirements one of which is Assento de Nascimento,
    since there is no Portugal Embassy in Bahrain,the Goa office have suggested me to get it from your Abu Dabi office.
    Kindly advice as what are the necessary procedures I need to undergo so I can get my Ascento De Nascimento certificate from your office.
    Also if you can send me a copy as an attachment through email
    Your help in this matter will be highly appreciated.
    Waiting for your kind response.
    Thanks and regards
    Antonio tomas Alves Desouza
    Cell(Bahrain)-00973-39290620

  73. Just to thank the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the assistance given to me and my family in applying for the Portuguese Identity Cards. Will visit them soon once it comes through. The lady at the counter is very helpful and kind in answering any queries.

  74. To those who would like to apply for a BI. You have to submit the following documents: 1. Original and copy of your birth certificate (assento de nascimento) 2. Passport copies – first, last and residence stamped pages (if Indian passport) 3. original and copy of marriage certificate (assento de casamento) 4. 3 photos with white background and 5. Process fees of 50 UAE Dirhams (some change will be given back)
    You will be given a draft form to fill from the birth certificate. The lady will check and re-check the contents on the draft and then she will given you the original form which you have to fill without any mistakes – if any mistakes are make it will be rejected so be careful when writing. Hand over the original along with the draft to the lady for checking. If OK she will accept and will given a receipt. You will be called after 45 days to 60 days to colect the BI. Once the BI is issued you have to take an appointment to apply for the passport which is issued after 3 – 5 days. Appointment is given only in the afternoons. This the information I got personally when I visited the Embassy with my family last week. I am a resident of Bahrain.

    1. Hello, Domnic.
      So kind of you to share these info.
      Cheers,
      Issa

  75. I need information regarding time taken to get the BI after submitting the required documents. Please advise if anyone is aware of this procedure

  76. Hello, Domnic.
    So kind of you to share these info.
    Cheers,
    Issa

  77. Mariano Da Silva, if you had read my mail carefully you would have got the answer to your question. Usually it takes 45 to 60 days but sometimes more depending on their issuing office in Portugal but you need to call the office after 3 pm (UAE time) but before 5 pm and give them the reference number to check if it has arrived from Portugal. All BIs are issued in Portugal so it will take time but passports are issued at the Embassy after fulfilling some requirements personally. Hope this mail answers your question.

  78. Hello Issa.

    I recently got my B.I. from Abu Dhabi Consulate. How do I proceed with the application for obtaining Portuguese Passport. What documents are required, what is the time factor and the fees involved.
    Thanks

  79. Hi Dominic!

    Thanks! Your elaborate information is indeed very helpful. Plan to visit the consulate shortly. Hence have one question incase you have the answer it will be helpful, does my wife and son have to come along with me or can their application for BI & passport be processed without they being be present at the consulate?

    Thanks once again.

  80. I have a uncle who works in Oman and he want to come to Abu Dhabi to apply for his BI. Is it fine to visit UAE on a ‘Visit Visa’ and can he still apply for the same? Or, is it necessary to have ‘Resident visa’? I will highly appreciate for your response. Thank you.

  81. hello issa i m from pakistan and my wife s from portugal we got maried in pakistan in 2011 now i m working in dubai and i have resident visa of dubai, can i get attested my marriag documnt of pakistan from the portuguies embasy in uae?i will realy appriciat ur reply
    thnks

  82. I need to translate my kids birth certificate to portuguese. They were born here in UAE and I’ve already got their birth certificate translated from Arabic to English with all required ministries attestation. Now I need to translate the same to Portuguese. How to go about ? Will the consulate help me in this ? I need the same to register their birth in Portugal, for the Portuguese Passport. Can someone call me on 050-7780235 and advise of drop me a mail on araujoaquim@gmail.com pls.

  83. Mr. Cyril Cardozo,
    To apply for the Portuguese Passport you have to take an appointment from the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It can be done only after 3 pm. You have to be present personally with your BI. The necessary procedure will be done there like taking finger print, height (it is done even when applying for the BI). Fees I do not know how much they charge. The passport is issued in 4 to 5 days as per the lady at the counter said. Hope this answers your question.

  84. Mr. Constancio Fernandes
    You cannot apply for the BIs for your wife and son without their presence. They have to be there as their finger prints and heights are taken. If you are in the UAE with your wife and son then it is easy for you to go with them and get the work done without any problems. Hope this answers your question.

  85. Mr. Joaquim
    You can inquire about the Portuguese translation at the counter of the Portuguese Embassy, Abu Dhabi. The lady at the counter will recommend you a person. Make sure all the name spellings and other contents of the documents are in order. As you know one alphabet mistake you need to run up and down to get the correction done so be careful. All the best. Rest you can follow my comments above.

  86. Mr. Agnelo Gonsalves,
    Your uncle can definitely visit the UAE and apply for the BI provided all the documents are in order (check my earlier comments above). If all documents are in order then he will take only a day to apply for the BI. I also visited the UAE from Bahrain and got the work done so no problems in your uncle’s visit as long as there is no Portuguese Embassy/Consulate/Representative in Oman.

  87. Dear Issa

    Wonderful site Issa.. Thank you
    For Dominic, I was at the Port Embassy in AD back in mid May ’12 when I submitted the birth certs of my kids born in Kuwait. I have my birth and my marriage directly done from Lisbon. Early Sept. now and I am clueless as to what is happening with the paperwork. Been trying to call the embassy for the past two weeks now with absolutely no one answering the phone. Been emailing them ever since and still no reply. Any Clues ? Is the Portuguese Embassy on an extended holiday ?
    Was wondering, later on as a Portuguese Citizen.. If in case of an emergency, who am I supposed to contact for consular assistance ?

  88. Mr. Antonio,
    The lady at the counter of the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE told me that they usually do not attend phone calls as they are very busy and I am a witness to the busy situation at the Embassy as many people come to the Embassy for personal and official work. You will have to contact them only after 3 pm and if, you are in the UAE then it would be better to go personally and find about your work. As for me I had to fly from Bahrain with a confirmed reply from one of the Embassy diplomatic staff that I could come there and get my work processed otherwise I had to fly to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From Riyadh all your papers are sent to and received back through DHL provided your documents are in order (no hassles and all work is done within a week) but in Abu Dhabi it is not the same. You have to present all documents personally. Well, contacting some one in case of emergency – I have no comments but I pray that your work is done as soon as possible and Good Luck for the future. God Bless.

  89. Dear Mr. Dominic
    Thank you for your quick response. I’ve tried calling in the afternoons and still did not get any answer to my calls. In any case, I would just like to clarify. If I submit my children’s papers at the Port Embassy in AUD, how long would it take them to register the births in Lisbon ? My papers were submitted on the 3rd of May to be exact. The only thing is that I did not get any receipt or anything of that sort after submission. They said that they would get back to me. I live in Kuwait and going to Abu Dhabi would not be a problem provided I have something concrete to go back to. Is the embassy in Saudi Arabia still operational ? I heard that operations were shifted to Abu Dhabi.

  90. Dear Mr. Antonio,
    You are welcome for any queries. I have been into this sort of Portuguese Passport process since 2004 and have gained much experience.
    As you mentioned that you have submitted your papers on 3 May – where? through whom? If you have the answers let me know but be clear in the following information.
    You cannot process your children’s papers as long as your birth and marriage are registered in Portugal and in return you will get original birth and marriage certificates (ie. assento de nascimento and casamento). Without these two certificates you cannot prove to the officials that they are your legal chidlren.
    Portuguese Embassy in Riyadh is very much in operation. I had all my documents translated and attested there but went to Abu Dhabi to apply for the BIs which were accepted.
    I can assist you in giving the addresses of both Portuguese embassies, their contact numbers and the person in Riyadh who looks after these work. I can also give you a lawyer in Portugal who did my work within 2 years ie My father-in-law’s birth, his marriage, my wife’s birth, our marriage and lastly my children’s births. Every one were amazed by our process progress where some people have been still waiting for their process.
    Number is 0096614826964 Mr. Mohd Shaheen
    Have a nice day!

  91. Dear Mr. Dominic

    Sincerely appreciate all your information. You have really explained well.

    Please write me on q8red@yahoo.com

  92. Hi Dominic,

    Thanks for the response. Yes I am based with my family in Dubai so shall go directly to the consulate. Am sure your information will help a lot of people who find it difficult to find the right channel to process their papers. As after after 1st unlucky try where we were mislead, we got most papers completed through a proper lawyer (similar to your case) all registration in 15 months pending now my son BI and passport. Since your wife is already a Portuguese citizen do you know how to process your papers for the passport.
    Have a Nice day!!

  93. Dear Issa,
    I need to attest the arabic birth certificate of my kids born in Kuwait. its already attested by Kuwait foreign affairs. do i need to translate it first to Portuguese or English to get it attested in Portuguese consulate Abu Dhabi? pls check and Reply

  94. Dear Savio,
    Please note any document issued in a foreign language has to be attested at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in your case in Kuwait – as you did it) and sent for translation into Portuguese (not English) as it is for the Portuguese Government. If you want it to be translated into English then it will be for yourself to know the contents of the certificate. You can get it done at the Portuguese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia without flying to Riyadh as their work is all done through DHL provided all your documents are in order and error free. Hope this will help you.

  95. Dear Constancio,
    To apply for the Portuguese Passpsort all you need is the BI and nothing else. This is the infomation I was given. I would recommend that you carry all your Portugese original documents to be on safer side, few photos, moneeeeeeeeeeey (don’t forget). They will take your height and finger print. That is all required. I know in Goa they need a lot. For your son’s BI refer to my mails above. Have a nice day!

  96. Dear Domnic

    Thanks a lot

  97. Dear Issa,
    Many thanks for your response to my earlier question.
    Please advise, I have already received my original “Assento de Nascimento” from Portugal recently Now I am planning to fly to Abu Dhabi from Oman to get my BI ? Is it necessary that I have to submit my Original marriage certificate (Assento de Nascimento) and a copy to the Portuguese Embassy to obtain it.

    Thanks

  98. Dear Sir,

    I had one clarification, My wife already got her Assento de Nascimento, BI and her portuguese passport. Our marriage documents are still pending attestation in india (Portuguese embassy). Upon enquiry they said we can go ahead and apply for Assento de Nascimento for my children even before our marriage can be registered as my wife is already a portuguese national. They collected my wife BI copy,her Assento de Nascimento copy, Passport copy for my her and the kids along with birth certificate with portuguese translation of the same. my doubt can it be done this way?

    secondly can you please provide me with the contact number of that reliable lawyer in portugal who did your work in 2 years.

    regards

  99. Dear Mr. Mariano Da Silva,
    NO! There is no need to present your marriage certificate (assento de casamento). Only your original birth certificate (assento de nascimento) and a copy of it is needed. The lady at the counter will check your original and copy and then return your original back. (refer to my previous mails for any more queries. All the best

  100. Mr. Kumar,
    Please contact me on my e-mail address for further details at dsviegas@yahoo.com

  101. Hello,
    i just need information. my birth is registered and all the documentation was done from Goa- India. Can i do the process of BI card from Abu Dhabi
    Please advise the requirements
    Thanks
    Willy

  102. Mr. Willy,
    You can apply, provided you have the original birth certificate (assento de nascimento).
    Go to older comments of mine and you will get all the proper information on the requirements when applying for your BI.
    If you are married make sure you get your marriage registered first, because on the BI there is a requirement to mention if married or unmarried or otherwise. If you are married and your marriage is registered then it will be good to apply for your children in future.
    Hope you got the point. Bye and good luck.

  103. Dear Dominic Veigas
    My mother is born and residing in Goa. She was born in the year 1951. Is it possible for her to apply for the Portuguese Passport at the Abu Dhabi Portuguese embassy. If yes what is the procedure.

    Thanks & Regards
    Rina

  104. Dear Rina,
    She cannot process her documents outside Goa. She has to get it done at the Portuguese Consulate in Goa. All Indian documents have to be processed in India itself and not outside India. Hope you got the point.

  105. Dear Mr Domnic Veigas

    I would like to get in touch with you

    Am in Abu Dhabi pls send me your email and local contact nos

    Thanks in anticipation
    Elroy

  106. Hello Domnic Savio Viegas,

    I want to start the procedures for my portugues passport. My mother does not have hers and she lives in Goa. So I will have to start doing her process first. I have all her documents -Birth, marraige in Portugues and English. I live in Dubai, Is it possible for me to start the procedure for my mother and then mine in Abu Dhabi.

  107. Hi Elroy,
    My e-mail address is mentioned in one of the comments above.

  108. Hi Ruth,
    Better late than never. If your documents are from Goa then you cannot process them from Abu Dhabi. You have to start doing it in Goa itself as there are many procedures you have to fulfil. First you have to collect documents to register your mother’s birth and she has to have a document issued during the Portuguese rule. Do you have it?

  109. Hi Domnic,

    Thanks for the reply. Yes I have collected all my mothers documents, I had contacted an advocate in Goa, He gave me all the requirements. So I got all of them, the portuguese and English birth and marraige, I have carried
    them to Dubai with me to see if we could do it in Abu Dhabi, as we are here most of the time.

    Regards
    Ruth

  110. Dear Domnic,

    I reside in Dubai. My Registration of birth was recently completed. I am married living with my wife and one daughter here in Dubai. My wife is not eligible for the process due to many reasons though she is Goan. However, is it more prudent to get our marriage registered first before applying for BI? or can it be done latter after getting the BI? Is it an issue if I register my marriage later? What documents would I require to get my BI? FYI, I was married in India.

    Thanks

  111. Hi Ruth,

    if you have your mother’s documents attested by Portuguese consulate in Goa, then you may be able to send them to Portugal directly from your side. For free advice you can contact S. Fernandes sfdes65@excite.com
    who had helped me in similar way, provided you have all the required documentation

  112. Dear Dominic
    My husband got the marriage all done only he has to get passport can he collect it from Abu dhabi or he has to go to Portugal,please advise if he can go. First he registered it from the lawyer in goa and he has done in Portugal all registration let me know if he can go from Kuwait to Abu dhabi

  113. Dear Nancy,
    If your husband got the marriage registered in Portugal excellent. Did he apply for the BI? First apply for the BI and then apply for the Passport. You can apply for the BI and Passport at the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
    Make sure he has the original birth and marriage certificates (assento de nascimento and casamento). He will need them when applying for the BI.

  114. Mr. Brian,
    Your birth is registered you said – good. Do you have the original birth certificate (assento de nascimento)? It is wise to register your marriage first before applying for BI. Now register your marriage. You will need the following:
    1. Your original assento de nascimento
    2. Your wife’s original birth certificate
    3. Her original and copies of the passport pages
    4. Marriage certificates from Civil and Church (if certificates are issued in Goa then do the needful in Goa itself like attestation at the various Govt. offices, Portuguese translation and attestation at the Consulate and then send to Portugal either personally or through a lawyer or through the Consulate-whichever way you did your birth)
    Once your marriage is done then you can apply for your daughter’s birth which will not take much time.
    Being a Goan does not entitle you for the process provided you fulfil all the necessary requirements. Once your marriage is registered your wife is automatically registered in the system but not entitled for a BI or Passport now. May be in future after certain years.

  115. I have to go for my son attestation
    what do i need from Kuwait
    english translation and portuguese transalation
    both to be attested in ministry of foreign affairs
    pls advise

  116. Hi Nancy,
    To get your son’s birth certificate to be attested at the Portuguese Embassy either in Riyadh or Abu Dhabi you need to do the following:
    1. Get a fresh birth certificate (not more than 6 months old).
    2. Attest it at the Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    3. Send the attested birth certificate along with his original passport and passport copies, copies father’s birth and marriage (assento de nascimento and casamento) certificates to either Riyadh or Abu Dhabi. To Abu Dhabi you will have to go personally but to Riyadh you can send the documents for translation into Portuguese and attestation through DHL. DHL handles embassy documents.
    If the birth certificate is in English or Arabic it has to be translated in to Portuguese and it is done at the Portuguese embassy in Riyadh or Abu Dhabi. I got all my documents done from Riyadh through DHL. I recommend since you are in Kuwait send it to Riyadh. For further details email me for address and contact No. and person.

  117. Hi
    I need some details on applications for a portuguese passport. I am from India (Goa) . My dad was born in 1941 and mom in 1954. My dad had a portuguese pasport however it is expired as of the moment. He will renew it from Goa and my mom will apply hers from Goa. I now need to know is that if I need to apply for a portuguese passport is it possible that I can apply for it living here in Dubai and if I can apply from here what is the procedure to be followed and what are the documents that I’ll need to start the processing.
    If I can get all the details then atleast I can apply for one from here.
    Awaiting you reply.

  118. hi Domnic,
    I called Riyadh, they told me that Kuwait is not under them anymore. Kuwait residents should contact only Abu
    dhabi embassy for any consular work.

  119. Dear Sir/ Madam,
    Would like to inquire that if I can apply for the BI and Portuguese passport through Portuguese Embassy in UAE.
    My birth is registered in Portugal. If yes please advise what documents are required and fees. I am residing in Bahrain.

  120. Mr. Mick Rodrigues,
    Please refer to my older comments on applying of BI dated 27 August 2012 where I have given clear explanation.
    Best of Luck

  121. Hi Savio,
    Thanks for the information. You will have to then process all your documents through Abu Dhabi.
    Best of Luck.

  122. Hi Vianey,
    If your father is holding an expired Portuguese Passport then make sure the Consulate in Goa renews it first. Does your father/mother have their Original Portuguese Birth and Marriage certificates (Assento de nascimento and casamento) issued from Portugal?
    If yes, it will be easy for your process provided your parents names are correctly spelled in your birth certificate and passport.
    Where were you born? In India or outside India? In India then you will have to get all your documents done in Goa itself and if outside India then you can do it through Abu Dhabi.
    Your first priority is to check the first part of this mail.

  123. I am an Indian Passport Holder and would be travelling from Casablanca to Lisbon via Royal Air Maroc AT-980 and would be transiting to travel further to Praia via TP 213 (Lisbon- Praia) . I would like to know if I am required to possess Transit Visa to transit in Lisbon. For your information i have a immediate connecting flight and i will remain in the airport itself.

    Would appreciate your prompt response.

    Thanks
    B/Rgds
    Sudhir
    +971 50 9144025

  124. Dear Domnic,

    I was just rolling down the comments and think to ask you whether I can apply for Portugal Passport.

    As I am from Pakistan residing in Dubai and my parents dont have Potugal Passport.

    Regards,

    Raham

  125. Mr. Raham,
    I cannot answer your query as you are not from one of the territories which was ruled by the Portuguese Government (like Goa, Daman, Diu in India).

  126. Dear Domnic,

    we are tired of terrorism and target killings, there is alot of mass distruction, life does not have guaranttee at all in my home country. so, I am planning to migrate some other land where me and my family can live with peace for the rest of my life.

    if you can help me out in this regard,

    Regards

    Raham

  127. Dear Domnic Savio Viegas
    Thanks for the reply. If you are residing in Bahrain can you kindly give me your contact no., so that i can talk to you personally.

  128. dear sir, my father works in dubai n he is born in goa 1967 , ive issued my grandfathers and grandmother birth, death and marriage cerificates from goa and also my dads birth certificate from goa….i just wanted to know whether can i do the further steps to acquire a portugal passport frm abu dhabi as we all are in dubai n its very hard to go to goa again n again ….

    the agent in goa asked to translate a few documents in portugal such as proof of residency frm 1974 to 1975 and proof of religion etc is it necessary to translate or i can directly proceed frm abu dhabi

  129. and also please tell me what all documents i need from goa…tto process it in abu dhabi

  130. Hi Nausheen Aga,
    You cannot process your work in a foreign country if the documents are issued in Goa, India. You have to fulfil certain requirements which is a must so you have to go to Goa, meet the lawyer and present to him all documents needed.

  131. Hi Mick,
    Contact me through my e-mail address dsviegas@yahoo.com

  132. Dear Domnic,
    As i was born in Goa, i got my birth registered in Portugal thru Goa Consulate. Now i need to register my marriage and apply for BI. (My wife was born in Dubai)
    Can i do this in Abudhabi embassy? If yes, what are the documents reqd.

    Thanks in advance, Doing a great help!

  133. Mr. Noronha,
    Depending where you were married? In Goa or outside Goa (within India) or outside India?
    If in Goa or outside Goa (within India) then you will have to get your documents done through the Portuguese Consulate in Goa.
    To register your marriage you need the following documents:
    1. Your original birth certificate (assento de nascimento) and it’s copy – which you said you have got registered and must be having the original copy
    2. Your wife’s orignal fresh birth certificate from Dubai’s Ministry of Health. (check below the process to get it done)
    3. Original and Indian passport copies of the relevant pages with her full details and the last page with your name and her parent’s names (made sure the names are correct in her birth, marriage certificates and passport.
    4. Marriage certificates (civil and church)

    For No. 2 above- apply for a fresh birth certificate from the Ministry of Health from Dubai, UAE.
    – take it to the Dubai, Ministry of Foreign Affairs for attestation
    – take it to the Portuguese Consulate in Abu Dhabi for translation into Portuguese and attestation

    Now, I want to know where you got married? Depending on that I can guide you.

    Apply for your BI only after your marriage is registered in Portugal and you get the original Assento de casamento.

    Hope it is clear from my side. Good luck

  134. I have got my BI can I apply for my Portuguese Passport in Abu Dhabi. How long will it take to get the passport. Can I have dual passports. Presently holding Indian Passport. Also would like to know about OCI.

    Thanks

  135. Hi Maria,
    Congratulations! Yes, you can apply for the Portuguese Passport in Abu Dhabi, UAE but you have to take an appointment for it and once you apply, within a week you will get the Passport.
    Portuguese government allows dual passports but Indian government does not allow so you will have to cancel your Indian passport at the nearest Indian Embassy. You will be given a letter stating that you have given up your Indian citizenship which you will have to attach with the required documents when applying for the OCI card. Apply for the OCI card through on line. Fill the OCI form with correct details (take two copies of it) and present it to the Indian embassy official. once it is accepted you will be given a receipt and may be between 45 – 60 days or veven less or more you will receive a call to come and take your OCI card.
    Hope it explans your question? Good Luck.

  136. Bom dia

    Sou cidada Portuguesa casada com cidadao Sul Africano neste momento a residir em Dubai, apesar do nosso casameno ainda nao estar registado em Portugal gostaria de saber o que e necessario para o pedido de visto para o meu marido uma vez que gostariamos no dia 24.10.2012 ir juntos a Portugal. Ja agora gostaria tb de saber o local de aplicacao para o visto aqui em Dubai e os respectivos procedimentos.
    Aguardo resposta

    Melhores Cumprimentos
    Ana Cristina

  137. Sra. Ana Cristina,

    Penso que o marido podera obter visto Schengen junto do qualquer consulado da Uniao Europeia em Dubai. Para mais informacaoes, sugiro que entre em contacto com a embaixada de Portugal em Abu Dhabi – telefone (971) 265 055 41 / email: mail@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt

    Com os melhores cumprimentos.

  138. hi sir,

    i m pakistani lady 30 year age i m living in dubai since 5 year i m house wife and have 2 kids one is 5 year and 2nd is 2 year old my husband is bussinessman my husband have own consturction comapny we want to go for visit in europe. plz guide me what is process and what is your requirements .what we do please help us.i m waiting for your reply.

    thanks

    faiza
    cont: 00971529224127,00971503354130

  139. Obrigada pela pronta resposta

    Melhore Cumprimentos
    Ana Cristina

  140. Hi
    I already have my parents birth marrage registed i want to apply for my BI i would just like to know if i can stamp my papers in AD and register ?

    what first i have to do my mom will send me my birth and other needful documents from GOA

  141. Mr. Matt,
    You are not clear with your query but as far as I understand you say that your parents birth and marriage are registered.
    1. Do you have the original assento de nascimento and casamento of your parents?
    2. Have you registered your birth in Portugal?
    If yes, do you have the original assento de nascimento to proceed to register for the BI?
    If no, how can you apply for the BI if you do not have a proof to show that you a Portuguese.
    3. If your documents are issued in Goa, India then you will have to get the work done only in Goa and NOT outside India.
    4. Please refer to all previous comments of mine and you will get a clear picture as to how to go about getting your work done.
    5. Hope your query is answered. Good Luck.

  142. I have a copy of assento de nascimento and casamento of my parents so i want to put my birth for registration how can i do that advice

  143. and also all the stamps from Goa Like Notary, collector,home departmentand portugues consulate in Goa i have done i want to now submitte my documents in AD consulate can i do that pls advice

  144. Ms. Matt,
    You will have to contact the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi if they will accept your documents for your birth registration otherwise you can send your documents to a lawyer in Portugal who will do it soon provided the fees are paid. If you need one contact me at e-mail dsviegas@yahoo.com

  145. Thank You i will do That soon

  146. hi sir,

    i m pakistani lady 30 year age i m living in dubai since 5 year i m house wife and have 2 kids one is 5 year and 2nd is 2 year old my husband is bussinessman my husband have own consturction comapny we want to go for visit in europe. plz guide me what is process and what is your requirements .what we do please help us.i m waiting for your reply.

    thanks

    faiza

    0503354130,0529224127

  147. Hi Domnic,

    I have been reading through your posts and have some questions.

    I was born in Abu-Dhabi, but now reside in Goa. My birth was not registered in Goa at any time. I have my parent’s birth and marriage registered in Portugal and now i want to put my birth for registration. Will I need to travel to Abu-Dhabi to submit my documents or would it be better to contact a lawyer in Portugal to assist me?

  148. Hi Tony,
    You will have to ask someone in Abu Dhabi to get a fresh original birth certificate and do the needful. Even if you had to register your birth in Goa you still need an original fresh birth certificate from Abu Dhabi. A lawyer from Portugal will also ask you to do the same as I mentioned. You will have to get the freshly issued birth certificate from Ministry of Health in UAE, attest it at the UAE Foreign Ministry and give it to the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi for translation and attestation. You can then carry on with your work through the Portuguese Consulate in Goa

  149. Hi Domnic,

    Thanks for all your posts. they have been very helpful. I have some questions.
    1) I have my original assento de nascimento, is it possible to apply for my BI and register my marriage at the same time? Or in case I apply for my BI before registering my marriage what is the additional process I would have to go through to get my sons birth registered?
    2) Do they keep our passports for the process?
    3) The certificates I have are in Arabic and attested by foreign affairs, can i take these to the embassy in Abu Dhabi to get them translated to Portuguese?

  150. I have my BI in my hand, and i want to apply for Portuguese passport, what do i need to do?

  151. Vercil,
    Where are you residing at the moment? Depending on your answer I can reply.

  152. Mr. Pio,
    1. I would highly recommend you to register your marriage first and then apply for the BI. Once your marriage is registered in Portugal and you get the original assento de casamento you can go forward to apply your children’s birth so register your marriage first.
    2. You can apply for the BI before marriage but in your BI it will be mentioned that you are single.
    3. No passports are kept
    4. You can take the documents to the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi for translation and attestation as you have done the important attestation at the Foreign Affairs.
    Hope you got the answers

  153. have registered In Lisbon under the name of Jose Manuel Americo Lobato de Faria but my original Assento send to me by the Lawyer has been misplaced I have the Copied can the Consulate isssue me a fresh Assento de Nacimento details are as follows No: 98419/2012 ProcessoNo: 55351/2012 Date do Assento 18th Junho, 2012.

    Regards,

    Jose Manuel

  154. Mr. Jose,
    Try approaching the nearest Portuguese Embassy in your area.

  155. Hi Domnic,

    I have done all my procedures Goa….. and I have my original Assento De Nascimento with me.

    Can i have my BI collected from abu dhabi? and what are the requirements to do so.

    Thanks, Morgan.

  156. Hi Morgan,
    Are you married? If married register your marriage first and if not married please refer to older comments of mine during the month of August. A clear expalnation is given.

  157. Hi Domnic,

    1) I have my original assento de nascimento, is it possible to apply for my BI at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi as I live in Bahrain which would save me a trip to Portugal.
    Thank you for your reply

  158. Hi Angela,
    Yes, it is possible to apply for your BI at the Portuguese Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
    How to get it done please refer to my old comment of August 2012.
    You will have to make two trips, one for applying and the other for collection (after may be 2 months).

  159. Hi Domnic,
    Just for your Information.
    Indian Govt. charges @ US$ 125/- as fine for every use
    of indian passport after getting foreign citizenship.
    thats is after your birth is registered ,you are a Portuguese
    citizen. so while surrendering the Indian passport all
    these trips are calculated .any other misc. service done on
    Indian Passport is also fined at the same rate.

  160. Hi Domnic
    the fine is US $ 250/- Per trip. not 125 as i said above.

  161. Hi Domnic,

    All your posts have been very informative & helpful. I have few questions.

    1) My husband who has received his original assento de nascimento, is planning to register our marriage at the Portuguese embassy in Abu Dhabi before applying for his BI. At the time of registering, does both husband & wife have to be present at the embassy?

    2) I understand only after our marriage is registered, we can register our son’s birth, right? So how long does marriage registration take? What are the fees to register the marriage?

    3) At the time of our son’s birth registration, is the presence of our child required at the embassy or can the father do the procedure for him?

    Thanks

  162. Hi Merlyn,
    My answers
    1. Firstly, where did you get married? In India or outside India? If in India then you will have to get the documents attested in India at the Portuguese Embassy/Consulate in New Delhi/Goa.
    The documents must be translated and attested at the various Indian Govt. offices first and then present them to the Portuguese Mission for attestation. Then you can either send them to Portugal through the Portuguese Embassy/Consulate, going personally to Portugal or through a lawyer (need a lawyer I can give one).
    Marriages are registered in Portugal and not at the Embassies/Consulates.
    No need for both to be present as long as the documents are in order. Either one can go but they ask for the original
    passport of the spouse (ie yours Merlyn to check if your husband and parents names are correct as per your birth certificate).
    2. Yes, your marriage has to be registered first as you will be registered as a spouse and your child will be a legal child as per the documents but make sure all the contents like name spellings and dates are correct.
    Regarding the fees it depends how you want to get the work done, through Embassy/Consulate, personally or lawyer. Which ever way is good for you.
    How long it takes – I can’t say but for sure the work will be done soon as the main document is already registered (your husband’s birth). A lawyer can get the work done faster as long as the required fees are paid.
    3. Your child is not required to be present personally but orignal documents are needed as I said in the No. 1 in your case (passport and birth certificate). It is easier to get a minor child’s birth registered once father/mother birth and their marriage are registered and the BI for a minor child (below 18) is free of cost. Where was your child born? If outside India, it is excellent and easier.

  163. Hi Merlyn,
    I mean to say as stated above
    (ie yours Merlyn to check if your husband’s name in your marriage certificate and his assento de nascimento are correct and parents names are correct as per your birth certificate).

  164. Guys,

    Now your favorite sparkling water PEDRAS from Portugal is available in UAE, if any one required kindly ask me.

    Gulzar

  165. how can i get visa application form

  166. Hi
    I have some questions regarding my registration for my bith
    i was born in Goa India my parents nasamento ,kasament is done my bith is traslated in portuges all the stames and notarys are done from GOA can i go to consulate direct and submitte in abu dhabi or what should i do can u pls advise me on these

    Thanks

  167. Hi Dominic,
    sorry what is BI stands for?

  168. Mr. Cyrillo Fernandes,

    BI stands for Bilhete de Identidade (Identification/Identity Card)

  169. Dear Domnic,
    Thanks for quick reply. I am from Goa and got my birth registered in Portugal last month through a lawyer from Goa.

  170. Dear Domnic,

    Hope you can help me, i reside in kuwait, i got my BI. i want to go to abudhabi to apply for my portuguese passport. can u tell wat is the procedure and the fees and can i collect the passport same day or the embassy can mail it to me in kuwait?

    thanks
    Dee

  171. I would like to know some details regarding obtaining a Portuguese passport and how do I start the process.
    My husband is an Goan born and brought up in Bombay. His grand parents are from Goa.We managed to get their birth and marriage certificate from the church, but unable to find the civil one. can the church certificate be attested from the court, will that help. I asked couple of agents they say they need the civil certificate, otherwise they cannot do anything.
    please advice.

  172. Hey Domnic,
    Thank you for your support and your answers to all the queries. It is very useful to many who can process their papers here in Abu Dhabi. Could you please advise how much time it would take to register the birth via AUH Portuguese embassy as I have submitted my daughters papers over there. Just for info, the embassy did not look at the Original marriage certificate (only a copy was given). Thanks

  173. Hi Lucy,
    Thanks! How long it takes through the Embassy I do not know but through a lawyer in Portugal i got it done within 45 days for my 2 boys. It is up to them if they want to check the original as outside India fraud cases are very rare as compared to home. Wish you all the best and Adeus.

  174. I am based in Mumbal and I got my assento de nascimento from portugal. The Goan consulate takes 6 to 7 months for getting a BI appointment. Can I visit Abudhabi or any other Gulf country to get it done faster and how long will it take and what documents are required.
    Thanks, Ivena.

  175. Hi Ivena Coutinho,
    You cannot apply for the BI outside India if you are residing in India. You can either go to the Portuguese Consulate in Goa or Embassy in Delhi.
    You can only apply in a foreign country if you have a resident permit of that country or countries under the juridiction of that Embassy like Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. You cannot apply if you are a visitor to one of these countries as they check the residence permit. You have to make two trips to the embassy for applying and collection after 45 – 60 days.
    Since you have your assento de nascimento why don’t you fly to Portugal on schengen visa and get all your documents ready in hand like Billette, ID chip card and passport. That is better if you are in a hurry.
    You need only the assento de nascimento original certificate and in person you ahev to be there as they will take your finger prints and height. Also 2 photos are needed along with the fees.

  176. I am working in abu dhabi and married to Phillipino national ,having four children my children are holding phillipinees pasport, they were all born in Abu dhabi. I have submited all the required papers of my mom to apply for Bilhete de Identidade to one agent in goa. once her BI wiil come what are the requiremnets for me and my children to apply for portuguese passport.

  177. Dear Dominic
    Thank your very much for your very informative reply. My application for visa has been rejected after paying the fees and the reason they said that my assento had been already made and I cannot apply for visa on the Indian passport but proceed to apply for BI in Goa and the waiting period is 6-8 months. So I cannot go to Portugal on Schengen. I live in Mumbai and the Portuguese consulate covering my region is Goa.

  178. Hi Ivena,
    Sorry to hear that. Once your birth is registered in Portugal you are a Portuguese national so you have to start applying for the BI and Passport. it will take time as there are many in line to get their work done so have patience and apply for the BI. All the Best

  179. Hi Agustino,
    Are you the father or mother of the 4 children? As per information if father then the children should hold the father’s nationality and not mother’s.

  180. Dear Domnic,
    I am a Goan, born and settled in Goa
    I have my mother’s file registered in Portal through a lawyer long time ago, after that there was no process done due to the lawyers demise and my mother also passed away.

    Please advise if i could process my passport thorugh her file reference.

    Thanks for your valuable time/reply.
    Fiel

  181. Dear Domnic,

    I have submited by daughters birth certificate for translation in portuguese, what is the other documents required when I go to Portuguese embassy for attestion of this birth certificate of my children.

  182. Fiel,
    What file are you talking about that has been registered long time ago of your mother’s? Please use the correct document name (birth, marraige or death) that is registered in Portugal.

  183. Agustino,
    For what purpose are you getting your daughters birth certificates translated and attested?

  184. Dear Domnic,

    My Mon’s papers are in process for BI and the lawyer back home in goa has asked me to translate and attest the birth certifacte of my daughters in portuguese embassy in Abu Dhabi as they are born here. that is the reason i asked you what is the other documents required when I go to Portuguese embassy for attestion of this birth certificate of my children. I have the translation of the birth certificate ready in portuguese. please advice.

    Thanks once agin.

  185. Agustino,
    Have you got your birth and marriage registered in Portugal?
    a) If yes, do you have the original assento de nascimento and casamento (your birth and marriage certificates in Portuguese)
    b) If no, how can the lawyer in Goa ask you to get your children’s birth certificates first
    Just clarify this, please then only I can guide you.

  186. Hi Ivena,

    When your Birth is registered i.e. you receive the Assento de Nascimento Number – you become Portuguese. Since the wait times in Goa is much higher than any other Portuguese Consulate in the world, it is advisable to apply for your citizen card & passport directly from Lisbon, Portugal by going there in person. Apply for a Schengen Visa from the Spanish Consulate on the basis that your travelling to Spain for a holiday. They issue three months visa which entitles you to travel anywhere in Europe. First land in Spain & then travel to Lisbon after a day.

  187. hi
    I recently got my portuguese nationality from abu dhabi. Unfortunately i did not register my marriage before that. Now i have cancelled my work permit although im still in dubai on a tourist visa. My wife works here in dubai and has a residence visa. Can i still process the marriage registration papers from abu dhabi or will i have to go personally to portugal now. or maybe if not possible to process from here then can i atleast get the marriage and my wifes birth certificate attested from here.
    thanks

  188. HI,
    I wish to register my marriage after getting my B.I. in abu dhabi. Please tell me any agent /lawyer who can do translation job and help in registering process in Abu Dhabi.

    Thanks

  189. Hi There,

    Could you please help me with the below.

    My father – based in Goa has just collected his B.I , and simultaneously his marriage is being registered in Portugal (marriage registration process not concluded)

    I was born in Dubai, and i now live in England. How could i proceed further.

    Thank you
    Colaco

  190. Advice needed please. My grandparents were born and married during portuguese rule in goa, their documents are all in portuguese, my father had a portuguese passport but had to surrender it in tanzania to the indian embassy for an indian passport as all portuguese had to leave immediately and he had family and finance based in tanzania, he deeply regrets having given up his portuguese identity, he still retains the I.D card however. He has four adult children and we wish to apply for portuguese passports, is there a possibility at all for us? …….please contact on fenfernas@hotmail.com….Many thanks for any advice.

  191. Hi Colaco,

    once marriage registration is concluded,
    you will be able to apply for yourself thru the Portuguese embassy in UK. The important document is your birth certificate from Dubai, attested by local ministry of foreign affairs and then authenticated/translated by embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi.
    sfdes6595@yahoo.com

  192. I got my BI thru portuguese consulate Goa. Now I want

    to apply passport. I am in Bahrain how can apply

    portuguese passport in this region .Or any other region

    such as Abu Dhabi or else. Please guide me how to apply

    and what documents required to process.

  193. Domnick Rodrigues,
    You either
    Travel to Portugal and get your Passport as well as your Portuguese Smart Card (like Bahrain’s CPR). Apply for the visa at the French Embassy with all the relevant documents
    OR you will have to travel to Abu Dhabi twice. One for applying and the other for collection but the smart card is not done in Abu Dhabi.
    What suits your budget?

  194. Dear Domnic,

    I am a resident of Bahrain and was looking forward to applying for my BI since I recently got my birth done. Unfortunately however, I was told by the embassy that Bahrain no longer falls under their jurisdiction and that I would have to apply at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Problem with that being the Saudi Arabian embassy does not provide visit visa provisions and that puts me in predicament.

    Any advice would be much appreciated.

  195. Apologies , failed to mention the embassy I contacted was the Portuguese embassy in Abu dhabi.

  196. Mr. Xavier,
    Me too was told by the Portuguese Embassy employee in Abu Dhabi to get the BI, Smart Card and Passport done through Riyadh but I was fortunate that I flew to Abu Dhabi (August 2011) after getting a confirmation reply from one of the Portuguese Embassy official as he had agreed to accept my application for the BI ( I had carried the e-mail reply). Now that you are told to approach Riyadh you will have to e-mail them about your case.
    I would suggest you to fly to Portugal and get all your work done within days if it is possible instead of making several trips for applying and collecting for each work.
    You presence is needed all the time to get your picture and finger prints.

  197. Thanks Domnic. I reckon the trip to Portugal would be a more convenient affair but not so much economical. Will try requesting the embassy at Abu Dhabi to make an exception (again) if possible, else will resort to The Portugal alternative.

  198. hi this is nelson i need your advice regarding birth registeration to portugal. my friend works in dubai he ia goan an he wanted to get his birth process done from there (u.a.e). so what is the process of taking appoinment an how long it takes to get his birth register.
    secondly on his passport his parents names are incorrect does he need to do correction in his passport .

    nelson.

  199. I need a portugal visa

  200. Hello,
    My mum has got her birth registered in portugal. we now intend to apply for the marriage registration.my father is deceased and we do not have his passport. both were born in Goa before 1961.In the list of documents required for marriage registration I see that his original passport and copy are required. Can amy other document be submitted instead.
    Regards,
    W. Fernandes

  201. Hi W Fernandes,

    you can do it without father’s passport.

    S. Fernandes
    sfdes6595@yahoo.com

  202. Dear Sir / Madam,

    With regards to apply my BI i want to clarify few points:- 1.Do i need to correct my Indian passport which i have error in my parents name.
    2. My birth is registered on correct name.
    Kindly advise.

  203. Hello,
    Thanks S.Fernandes.
    My civil marriage certificate has an error in my wife’s ‘fathers name. The mumbai mantralaya will not change the certificate and have said to make a divergence stating that the names are the same. Does anyone know if this divergence will be accepted by the portuguese consulate for my casament.

  204. Dear Mr. Domnic,

    My father is from Goa and married in Karachi in 1956. Their original marriage certificate is in Gujarati language. I have got it translated in English and duly attested from Notary in Karachi.

    Further I need to get it translated in Portuguese language and attested from portuguese consulate.

    As the portuguese consulate is not operative in Pakistan, in such cases from where should I get it done? Original marriage certificate of my parents is Karachi based. Please advise.

    Thanks
    Ms. Jivani

  205. Original Marriage certificate of my parents is from Karachi. My father is Goan, stayed in Goa since birth 1911 till death.

    I need to get this certificate to be translated in portuguese and attested from portuguese consulate. Unfortunately portuguese consulate is not operative in Pakistan, in this case what should I do?

    (I have already got it traslated it in English from Gujarati and notary attested from Karachi. For further step, please advise.

    Thanks
    Ms. Jivani

  206. Hi I live in Muscat and I have my birth registered already. I wanted to apply for BI card through Abu Dhabi but I heard that Abu Dhabi only entertains expacts living in the UAE.

    Is it true?

  207. Clive,
    Did you personally found out yourself or relying on rumours? Call and find out to be on a safer side. Their No. is 0097126505541/26505095.

  208. I had submitted my childrens papers as soon as the consualte was opened and have still not recieved any news,also I had got my mums finger prints and retina scan done in Abu Dhabi but also no news,please can you let me know what I should do.

  209. Hi
    I just wonder i have submitted my bith registration in abu dhabi in mid of Nov 2012 , I am waiting for my regisration how can i inqure about or follow it .

    Thanks waithing for reply

  210. Dear Domnic,

    I checked with Abu dhabi embassy about our marriage registration for which they asked me to transfer Euros 120 to portugal embassy & provide them bank confirmation slip while submitting registration documents.

    I wanted to confirm with portugal embassy either in Abu dhabi or in Portugal if I make this tranfer from a money exchange or only through my bank? Exchange provides instant receipt of transfer whereas bank provides the same in 10 days.

    I am not able to reach either of the embassies to confirm this & i m travelling to Abu dhabi for the same purpose after 5 days. Can you please let me know if the bank confirmation slip is the same as receipt of transfer, & either of it is acceptable?

    Thanks

  211. Dear Issa and Domnic ,

    Thank You!

    @Issa you have done a commendable job by starting this thread. So many people have benefited from the enormous amount of information available on this thread.
    @Domnic: Obrigado irmao! I have gone through all your posts and you have been so selflessly giving out advice and guidance from your experience.
    God bless you.

  212. hello Mr Issa,
    I pray finally I found the right person to get my problem solved,I applied in 1999,to the port.embassy in riyadh sa,and my doc were all attested in goa consulate,as months passed they asked more doc ,I furnished all doc and received mail saying all ok mydoc are all sent to the Conserv.dos registos des centrais and after that no reply I called several time to riyadh embassy and nowthey say contact abudhabi please, please help me
    My file # is24538/99TNI.
    I work at the Canadian Embassy in kuwait.

  213. dear mr Issa n domnic
    can u tell me please how many days you will let me know the answer to my question as i m waiting for your reply
    nazareth dsouza
    kuwait

  214. Mr. Nazareth,
    First, let me make it clear to you and to all those who are reading “I AM ISSA” – I am not an expert nor a Portuguese Govt. representative to give certain information on the process. I just happen to be like anyone who did all the home work and got the Portuguese Citizenship. You should hire a lawyer in Portugal and get your work done and the lawyer will be more useful to you. I was just sharing my experience in regard to how I got my work done. If it was of some help to some – good and if not then something is missing in your process so I recommend approach a lawyer and do the needful.
    Have a nice day!

  215. Dear Portuguese Citizen,
    Thank you for the compliment. Like you I have been receiving so many thanks and e-mails from people who got their Portuguese citizenship after going through my posts in I AM ISSA and I take this opportunity to thank I AM ISSA for starting this thread.
    God Bless You and your family and ALL.

  216. Salaam Issa. May I kindly ask your assistance with regards to visa application from resident based in Bahrain.
    Please email me. Thanks

  217. My husband had applied for my son registration in Abu Dhabi in December last year until now no one reply to us about the feed back how long does the cartao takes and to whom to contact in Portugal , these people at Abu Dhabi are useless they don’t answer at all please let us know thanks

  218. hi my name is Mohmadyasin and i live right now a dubai
    i have a nascimento i want to apply for B.I.
    so which document i submit your embassy

  219. Maria all I can tell you is be patient…why r u in such a hurry to get the passport?.Its just 4 months since you’ve applied.Hang in there im sure they’ll get in touch with you soon

  220. If you applied for birth registration more than 4 months ago and did not hear anything about it, likely you are for surprise if you eventually come to know that your process was not handled correctly.
    If any one needs help to write to Portugal to know about your file, you could contact sfdes@excite.com. No fees !

  221. Correct version

    If you applied for birth registration more than 4 months ago and did not hear anything about it, likely you are for surprise if you eventually come to know that your process was not handled correctly.
    If any one needs help to write to Portugal to know about your file, you could contact sfdes65@excite.com. No fees !

  222. Hi everyone,
    This blog is very informational and helpful. I have come across some messages where people are providing free / paid advice on the procedures on this site. How genuine are they with respect to providing them with our personal information. Can anyone advice whether we can go ahead with some particular persons / agencies or are the lawyers in Goa, Dubai better. What will be the approx cost involved in getting the Portuguese passport where parents are goan born during portuguese rule while I was born later.

  223. When I apply for the Portugues passport what local address do I provide on the passport since I am staying in Goa.

  224. Dear Mr. Issa,

    At the outset, thankyou for the useful information that you’ve been providing.
    I have received Bilhete De Identidade (BI) from Republica Portuguesa way back in 2009. I have now decided surrender my indian passport and get the portuguese passport. I am presently working in muscat. can you please let me know the procedure to obtain the portuguese passport and to get the OCI in Abu Dhabi since i do not want to travel to portugal to complete these formalities.
    Awaiting your reply. once again thankyou so much.

    Fernandes

  225. Mr. Fernandes,
    Take your BI, original assento de nascimento (original Portuguese birth certificate), Indian passport, few photos, money. Travel to Abu Dhabi and apply for the Passport. In a week to 10 days you will get the passport – personally or through courier that you will have to find out from the Portuguese Embassy. The Embassy will provide you with 2 letters – one for the Oman Govt. to transfer your Residence Permit from Indian passport to Portuguese passport and the other letter for the Indian Embassy informing them that you have been issued a Portuguese passport (ask for it if they do not issue).
    First transfer your residence permit when you go back to Oman. Then go to the Indian embassy and surrender your Indian passport for cancellation along with the letter from the Portuguese Embassy and copies of the two passports. After a week or so the Indian embassy will issue you a letter and the cancelled Indian passport.
    You will have to apply for the OCI in Oman itself as you are a resident there. Fill the OCI form through the website as per your Portuguese Passport contents and take 2 copies of the filled form. Submit the two copies then to the Embassy along with all original and copies of documents like Portuguese and Indian passports, letters from the Portuguese and Indian Embassies, photos, money. After 45 to 60 days you will be issued the OCI card (or may be earlier).
    Hope my explanation is clear. Have a nice day!

  226. Dear Domnic,

    Thankyou so much for the information.

    I called the portuguese consulate in Abu Dhabi, they informed me that Muscat does not come under the jurisdiction of Abu Dhabi consulate hence residents of muscat cannot apply for a portuguese passport in Abu Dhabi. he said to find out either in Qatar or Saudi. kindly please help me to find out whether we can apply for a passport in Abu Dhabi. if not then which GCC country.

    Secondly, i have got a new job in muscat hence i want to cancel my present visa, leave the country, collect my portuguese passport and then enter muscat on a new visa stamped on the portuguese passport. can you please let me know what is the correct procedure in this case.

    Awaiting your reply. once again thankyou so much for the wonderful piece of information.

    Fernandes.

  227. Mr. Fernandes,
    If Muscat does not come under Abu Dhabi then it will be Saudi Arabia. Call 0096614826964.
    If you cancel your present visa then you will not be able to enter any of the GCC countries. Only people with valid RP are allowed. You should get your Portuguese Passport first and then do the needful in Oman itself as I wrote last time. Do not rush into doing things all at one time.

  228. Dear Domnic,

    Suppose i take a schengen visa here in Oman instead of going to any GCC, cancel the present work visa and move to portugal, collect my portuguese passport in portugal and then send the new portuguese passport copies to my sponsor in oman to get the visa. is it possible?

    Fernandes

  229. Mr. Fernandes,
    You can. That is what everyone is doing. Make sure at the time of applying for schengen visa attach copies of your birth and BI to make it easier for approval. I think French Embassy accepts visa application for Portugal. Just check. You can also collect the passport and travel back on Indian passport and do the cancellation of Indian passport, transfer of visa and OCI in Oman.

  230. Dear Domnic,

    Thankyou so much for the information. i really appreciate your great efforts in helping the people to do the procedure correctly.

    May God bless you always.

    Fernandes

  231. hi this is Imran i need your help regarding ENTRY CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC) & OVERSEA EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE because had apply for the job and now they are asking for these documents. what is procedure to get them. now i am here in abu dhabi, UAE

  232. HI SIR,
    MY FATHER HAS REGISTERED HIS BIRTH IN PRTUGAL AND HE IS DEACESED, CAN I PUT HIS
    MARRIAGE SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS IN ABU DHABI
    PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO DO THAT…

  233. Jacob,
    you can do it at the Port. embassy of your area of residence, who will guide you.
    For any further assistance, mail me at sfdes65@excite.com

  234. Dear Mr.ISSA,

    It was quite nice of you to start this blog, Please if you dont mind helping me some queries which shall be useful for my process of obataining the Passport,

    I am residing in Kuwait basically from India.
    I have got my BI (Bilhete de Identidade) issued from the Portuguese Consulate in Goa. I would like to obtain my Portuguese passport and hence would very much appreciate any help\advice on my queries.

    1. Since I have collected my BI from Goa, can I approach the Portuguese Consulate in AbuDhabi to obtain my Portuguese passport?
    2. Do I have to take a prior appointment from the Consulate in AbuDhabi for the
    Passport?
    3.Do I have to travel in person to AbuDhabi or can be done thru e-mailing and courier?

    Thank You in advance.
    God Bless.

  235. @N. Figueiredo
    1 -Yes , you can. I know of someone who has got their BI from Goa and applied/obtained their Port passport from the Consulate at Abu Dhabi
    2- Yes you will have to take an appointment with them prior travelling.
    3- Yes you will have to travel to AbuDhabi in person as they will require you for your fingerprints and an on-the spot photo through their biometric system which they will then send to Lisbon,Portugal who in turn will courier the issued passport to Abu Dhabi which normally takes between 5-10 days. You can then authorize someone to collect the passport on your behalf or use DHL’s passport delivery pack which will be delivered to you in Kuwait for a fee of KD 25/-

    On that note , if you intend surrendering your Indian passport and transferring your Kuwait work residence onto your Portuguese passport , you will also need an NOC from the Consulate in Abu Dhabi which will need to be attested by Foreign affairs UAE. You will have to make your own arrangements to have them attested though.

    Regards,

    Ced

  236. Hi Issa,

    I would like to know an approximate period of time it takes in Abu Dhabi to get an appointmnet for registration.

    Many Thanks in Advance for your help

    Regards
    JF

  237. Dear All,
    All these threads have been quite informative.

  238. Dear All,
    Can someone tell me how to apply for BI in Portuguese consulate in Abu-Dhabi? The requirement, photos size etc.

    Thanks

    PJF

  239. @Paulo J Fernandes
    For the BI in Abu Dhabi , you will need to show them your 1- Original assento de nasimento (birth certificate)
    2 – Indian passport
    3 – residency page on your Indian passport
    You will need to take a photocopy of each of the above as this is required for submission along with your application. On the application you will be asked to fill your personal information and hand over 3 photographs 4cmsx3cms in size with white background.
    They will take your thumb prints along with your signature on the application form and on the card which you will receive between 45-60 days.
    The charges for BI is approx 43.5 Dirhams.

    Regards,

    Ced

  240. @Ced
    Thanks for the reply. Now can you tell me if they will check the last page of my Indian Passport, as my mother’s name is wrong in there but I have a Divergency certificate.

    Thanks.

  241. @Paulo J Fernandes

    Yes , they do check the last page of your Indian passport as both your mother and your father’s names are required to be mentioned on the backside of your Bilheite under the “Pais” section which is “Parents”.

    I reckon you should not face issues with the name since you hold a divergence certficate for the same , however your best bet is to reconfirm this with Abu Dhabi prior to you travelling there.

    Have a look at a sample of the backside of the BI to give your a better idea of the information required on the BI.

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/BIPT.jpg

  242. @Ced,
    Once again many thanks for the advise.

  243. Hello,

    I hope I can get some answers from you all in Kuwait who have experiences with this .I have recently transferred my work permit of Kuwait to my Portuguese passport and have also issued a new civil id. On my driving license my nationality is Indian. Would I be subjected to go through the entire process of going through a driving license test now to change my nationality on my driving license or would they issue it with no problems whatsoever.

    Thanks in advance.

    Damien

  244. @CED
    I got my assent de nascimento (birth ) registered and now plan to apply for BI. As informed earlier there a mistake in my mother’s name in my Indian passport. Infact it is quite a big mistake on our part. At the time of renewal I used her commonly used name instead of the name in the birth certificate. Now I don’t know how the agent got the assent. But now to apply for BI if they check the last page there will be problem or no. And can you explain to me how to get this corrected in Indian passport here in Dubai .Will appreciate your information on this.

    Thanks.

  245. need a lot of information. I have just started searching about getting the Portuguese passport.
    My mother was born in Goa 1944 & she was issued the travel dox( or passoprt- which she no longer has- will there be any records of this) as she used to study Mumbai. My father is also a Goan but born in Mumbai & they got married in Mumbai. How can I apply for the Portuguese passport. My mother was not in Goa in 1974/1975 she was in Mumbai. Kndly help.I live in Ajman & can travel to Abu Dhabi.

  246. @Paulo J Fernandes

    Im sorry but I think the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi would have the answers to that.

  247. I have applied for visit visa to Portugal online, unfortunately my four family members have got different appointment dates. I called the embassy they instructed to write an email regarding same, no reply as yet. Appointment dates are 26June, 02July & 22July & travel date is 12August. How can I get same appointment dates for all family members. We live in dubai & travelling three times to abu Dhabi will be quite Strenuous and unfeasible. Can you please advice what I should do in this case?

  248. I have already applied for visit visa for Portugal online, unfortunately my four family members have got different appointment dates. I called the embassy the gentleman who answered the phone instructed to write an email regarding same, no reply as yet. Appointment dates are 26June, 02July & 22July & our travel date is 12August. How can I get same appointment dates for all family members. We live in dubai & travelling three times to abu Dhabi will be quite Strenuous and unfeasible. Can you please advice what I should do in this case?

  249. I have already applied for visit visas to Portugal online for self and family, unfortunately my four family members have got different appointment dates. I called the embassy the gentleman who answered the phone told me to write an email regarding same, no reply as yet. Appointment dates are 26June, 02July & 22July & our travel date is 12August. How can I get same appointment dates for all family members together. We live in dubai & travelling three times to abu Dhabi is very difficult. Can you please advice what I should do in this case?

  250. I am a Goan and had 2 queries on the process of obtaining a Portuguese passport. 1) Is it possible to get only my father’s birth and marriage registered and then directly proceed with registering my birth and marraige in Portugal. Or does my father need to obtain his BI before I apply for my birth registration and BI. 2) My father is now based in Bombay while I am based in UAE. Can I apply for his birth and marriage registration in Abu Dhabi

  251. I am a Goan and had 2 queries on the process of obtaining a Portuguese passport. 1) Is it possible to get only my father’s birth and marriage registered and then directly proceed with registering my birth and marraige in Portugal. Or does my father need to obtain his BI before I apply for my birth registration and BI. 2) My father is now based in Bombay while I am based in UAE. Can I apply for his birth and marriage registration in Abu Dhabi Embassy or should I do it in Goa.

  252. Dear Damien,

    I see that you have already completed the procedure of transferring your kuwaiti residence from indian to portuguese passport, i am in the same position, please i would appreciate if you could guide me with the procedure.

    i have collected my portuguese passport.

    thanks
    Dee

  253. my name is peggy nazareth my husbands name is christopher irwin nazareth i have both our fathers birth certificate in portuguese i would like to apply for a portuguese passport for both myself and husband and three children aged 30 aged 22 and aged 21 first two are girls and the third is a boy. we hail from goa and need to follow your instructions in obtaining a portuguese passport. thanks for your help and guidance. peggy nazareth mobile 0504949360

  254. My husband has obtained passport from portuguese embassy in Abu Dhabi and he transferred his residence on his new passport and he is come down to goa he obtained oci now r question is that does he need pcc from goa as we heard that they require to get jobs in uk they need pcc but my husband has transferred his kuwait residence on his portuguese passport and he cancelled his kuwait residence and come to goa and from here he will go to uk please let me know if be requires as while doing the transfer of residence the police in kuwait did the formalities and finger prints but it is Arabic letter pls help

  255. Hello,
    Iam basically from goa presently working in UAE.
    I have a small enquiry related to Portuguese passport.
    I have applied for my mother’s birth through the lawyer based in goa and it is under process.After acquiring my mother’s birth is it possible that I could travel to Portugal and get their marriage and complete my process also. Is it true that the process is done faster and the fees are also less comparatively if directly applied in portugal.
    I would really appreciate if somebody could guide me
    Thanks and god bless!!!
    Regards,
    Trina

  256. Trina,

    you can do it in Portugal but how long do you intend to stay there
    to complete the two processes which are handled by two different offices.
    Alternatively, you can do it yourself sitting at home provided you have in order the required documentation and attested by the involved Portuguese consulates.

    S. Fernandes
    sfdes65@excite.com

  257. Hello my assent have been register in Portugal now i need to apply for BI from abu dhabi consulate presently i am working here in Qatar i need to apply for BI now consulate by online i have to take appointment from Portugal consulate just help me in this how to get online appointment to Portugal consulate.

    THANKS SAID
    SHANAWAZSAYED6@GMAIL.COM

  258. Can you please revert with the ramadan timings of embassy. I want to visit for my attestation of indian passport copy.

  259. My mother has collected her portuguese passport and her marriage documents are in process now how can her children apply for a portuguese passport here in uae what are the documents reqd
    Secondly how the children can apply for their spouse and children passport.

  260. Hello,

    I was wondering how long does it take to get the visa once all the documents have been submitted?

    Thanks.

  261. Hi,
    Please note, I am a portuguese citizen, holding a valid passport issued by portuguese embassy, Abu Dhabi last Sept’12. My UAE Residence viza is stamped on the same. Also I’ve obtained OCI from Indian Embassy in Dubai.
    Now I want to apply for portuguese citizenship for my Spouse and daughter who are resident of UAE.
    Can I request for your guidance, how to proceed with this formality. I do have valid marriage certificate (English & TEOR), Birth Certificate of my Daughter in English.
    Appreciate quick reply. Thanks

  262. Hello,
    I am basically from goa presently working in UAE.
    I have a small enquiry related to Portuguese passport.
    I have my parents birth & marriage registered, If i apply for my birth registration from Abu Dhabi Consulate how much time would they take,I would really appreciate if somebody could guide me
    Thanks and god bless!!!
    Regards,
    Yardley

  263. Hello,

    I have got my assento registed in portugal, I have not collect by BI, I want to make my childrenn passport, but my marriege certificate is in Arabic, It need to be attested in Portuguse Embassy.
    Please any one can help, I am residing in Kuwait.

  264. Respected sir,
    i’m Indian passport holder who’s been ,living and working in Abu Dhabi for last couple of months…… i have visa stamp on my passport but it’s all about applied for not a refusal….becoze i withdraw my file due to some personal reason.. now i wanna Europe tripe. is that possible to apply visa for Europe from here in UAE, or should i back to my home country for this process….. what kind of rules and regulations. plz help me or send me website regarding this so that i could get better information for entire visa process.

  265. Dear goan friends please contact me if you need a good lawyer in Lisbon who can get your process done in around 12 weeks time if your documents are in order.

    Regards,

    Keith

  266. You could get in touch through email keith_braganza@hotmail.com

  267. Hi keith,

    I am Goan living in Dubai UAE. Is it possible for u to help me to get Portuguese passport?

    Please let me know
    Thanks
    Vanessa.
    memedollsa@gmail.com

  268. Hello,
    Iam basically from goa presently working in UAE.
    I have a small enquiry related to Portuguese passport.
    I have applied for a portugese passport since 2002 till now i hv not receives any news from LISBON my inquire ,as it is taking almost 13 yrs i need to find a lawyer who can help me out in this matter pls can u guide me to find out a good lawyer who can help me to get my passport done asap but THE LAWYER SHOULD BE IN ABU DHABI OR DXB as i live in ABU DHABI,
    I would really appreciate if somebody could guide me
    Thanks and god bless!!!
    Regards,

  269. Hello,
    Iam basically from goa presently working in UAE.
    I have a small enquiry related to Portuguese passport.
    I have applied for a portugese passport since 2002 till now i hv not receives any news from LISBON my inquire ,as it is taking almost 13 yrs i need to find a lawyer who can help me out in this matter pls can u guide me to find out a good lawyer who can help me to get my passport done asap but THE LAWYER SHOULD BE IN ABU DHABI OR DXB as i live in ABU DHABI,
    I would really appreciate if somebody could guide me
    Thanks and god bless!!!
    Regards, claude_ferns@hotmail.com

  270. If you need a good lawyer to expedite your process please write in to mr gomes his email is fransangomes@yahoo.co.in.Do mention my reference keith b

  271. Hi,
    Please advise how long does it take to get the portuguese passport and BI from Abu Dhabi embassy please advise. Do they have a direct email or only contact nr. when called for appt they said no need of appt come directly bet 9-1.

    Rgds Diana

  272. Dear Issa,

    I have to apply for my husband’s passport. Can you please let me know if he can cancel his residence visa and directly go to UK from Dubai without transferring his UAE residence on the Portuguese Passport? Or will he have a issue on the Airport? He will surrender his Indian Passport in UK.

  273. Hi

    My mother has collected her passport now how can her daughter and son apply for the passport.what are the documents required.please reply me on my email.

  274. Kindly I would like to inquire about something my daughter is planning to held her wedding in portugal we would like to know what is the best possibility to invite the people from ABu Dhabi to attend the wedding & How you can help us to get visa for the invitees kindly reply me on my email

  275. My husband has obtained his Portuguese Passport, now he wants to transfer his Kuwait residence on the Portuguese Passport. Would appreciate if anyone would post info on the procedure.

  276. Hi,
    My name is Ricardo. I am an Indian passport holder with valid UAE residence viza. I am already registered in Portugal. My question is: Can I apply for Portuguese Identity card through the embassy in Abu Dhabi and what are the required documents. How long will it take to get the ID card.

    Secondly how long will it take to get the passport after getting the ID card.

    Many thanks.

    1. Hi, Ricardo,

      It’d be best to call +971 265 05541. Or e-mail your questions at mail@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt or abudhabi@mne.pt.

      Cheers,
      Issa

  277. Hi, Ricardo,

    It’d be best to call +971 265 05541. Or e-mail your questions at mail@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt or abudhabi@mne.pt.

    Cheers,
    Issa

  278. Hi my name is peter.i had already registered my birth certificate in portugal .how I can get BI in abu dhabi .and what I need to do

  279. My mother is already registered in Portugal so also their marriage, now their sons documents were submitted in Portugal, they send us an inquiry as to why their birth registration was delayed in Goa. My parents were illiterate and they did not find any reason for the same hence the documents process has been delayed. I approached an agent collected the required documents but he is not processing them just delaying can this procedure be handled through another agent without any delays?? please help as I want to do it at the earliest.

  280. How to Get Portuguese passport.
    I am born in goa. Birth certificate I have.
    How to apply from Uae and cost ?
    Anyone can help me ?
    My email ; silvycoutinho@gmail.com
    My no 055-5453892

  281. We apply my daughter BI nearly 7 months we are still waeting !the Portuguese consulate say in Abu Dhabi it will come but when ! She college student !!please help me to find it out !

    Regards
    Anne

  282. My wife is filipino and was in cebu, philipines. Can i attest her birth cert at the Abu dhabi consulate so i can register my marriage cert.

  283. hello all portugese nationality aspirants. The cost in portugal with portugese lawyers is 1000euros for birth registration and 500 euros for marriage registration. For birth registration they give a time of about 4 months for those born before 1961, and if your parents are already resgistered than it is 1 month. The marriage takes about 1 month…

    I hope it helps….google it ….you can find couple of portugese agencies on the net. Email them and get more info…

  284. My wife is filipino and was born in cebu, philipines. How can i attest her birth cert at the Abu dhabi consulate so i can register my marriage cert.

  285. Can some please let me know what are the requirements to get a schengen visa to Portugal. And also how to get the UAE residency visa transferred to the Portuguese Passport. Thanks in advance.

    1. It’d be best to call +971 265 05541. Or e-mail your questions at mail@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt or abudhabi@mne.pt.

      Cheers,
      Issa

  286. I need to attest my original passport …can somebody help with the same or any agent and what will be the charge

    1. It’d be best to call +971 265 05541. Or e-mail your questions at mail@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt or abudhabi@mne.pt.

      Cheers,
      Issa

  287. Hi – I have my BI and I like to apply for Portugal passport in uae embassy, I would like to know , have I need to take appoint online or not ,and what document to carry with me for the process ,please advise -thanks

    1. It’d be best to call +971 265 05541. Or e-mail your questions at mail@abudhabi.dgaccp.pt or abudhabi@mne.pt.

      Cheers,
      Issa

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      Cheers,
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