Are you looking to get a European passport? Portuguese laws make it straightforward to attain Portuguese nationality for Sephardic Jews. Cohen and Cohen can assist you with your citizenship application.
What does Sephardi Jewish mean?The word Sephardic makes reference to the Jews who lived in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) during the centuries, including the Roman Empire. This term comes from the Hebrew Sefarad, which means Spain.In 1942, the King Fernando II signed the Alhambra Decree, forcing all Jews to be converted to Christianity or to leave the country in exile. Those who chose exile decided to go to Portugal, until in 1496 King Manuel I of Portugal expelled the Jews who did not want to convert to Christianity, so many of them fled to other countries.Who can apply for Portuguese nationality?Those who want to apply for Portuguese nationality as Sephardic must meet two requirements: be over 18 years of age and have no legal record (according to Portuguese law those who have been imprisoned for at least 3 years are not eligible to apply.Do I have to be a Sephardi Jew in order to obtain Portuguese nationality?In order to apply for Portuguese citizenship, you must be a Sephardic Jew or a direct descendant and also prove it with supportive documentation, such as a certificate issued by the Orthodox Jewish authorities.