Portuguese Citizenship
Jews from Sofia – a Portuguese Passport for Jews of Bulgarian Origin
The article is intended to clarify the eligibility for a Portuguese passport for Jews of Bulgarian origin. The Jewish settlement in the city was documented as far back as 700 years ago, but became especially famous at the end of the 15th century, with the arrival of the Jews who had been expelled from Spain.…
Read MoreSephardic Jews in Colombia – Examining Eligibility for a Portuguese Passport
The Sephardic Jews in Colombia arrived in this country in their thousands after the expulsion from Spain and Portugal. When this region was conquered by the powerful Spanish empire at the beginning of the 16th century any religious worship other than Catholic Christianity was forbidden in the Spanish colonies. As a result of this, and…
Read MoreThe origin of the surname Ashkenazy – a Portuguese passport Sefardi Jews
What is the origin of the surname Ashkenazy? Many people are certain that the name bears witness to an Ashkenazi origin and that’s all there is to it. However, the truth is quite different. Surprisingly, this surname indicates a Sephardic descent, as we shall explain this in the article. If you bear the surname Ashkenazy…
Read MorePeretz Surname – Eligibility for a Portuguese Passport
The surname Peretz is one of the more common Jewish family names. Before the establishment of the State of Israel, the name was common among the Jews of the Maghreb countries in North Africa, through Syria and even Poland. Over time, the name acquired Hebrew and local influences from the countries where it passed. This…
Read MoreHow to obtain a Portuguese passport by yourself, without an attorney
Following the Portuguese Law of Return which was enacted in 2015, the descendants of Jews who were expelled from Spain and Portugal are eligible to submit an application and obtain a Portuguese European passport. The process for issuing the passport sometimes involves prolonged bureaucratic procedures, but at the end of the day you will be…
Read MoreSpanish roots among Moroccan Jewry – a European passport for Jews of Moroccan origin
Not many of us in Israel know that Moroccan Jews incorporate descendants of exiles from Spain and Portugal. For hundreds of years, they preserved the Sephardic traditions that were customary in medieval Spain. This being the case, Moroccan Jewry is considered to be the largest Sephardi diaspora in the years before the establishment of the…
Read MorePortuguese citizenship on the basis of surnames
Did you know that many of the common surnames in Israel were originally names of places in Spain, and that it is a simple matter for someone with one of these surnames to prove eligibility for Portuguese citizenship? In this article we bring you the full list of Portuguese citizenship Jewish surnames and their origins…
Read MoreHow to Obtain a European Union Passport
Given the multiple benefits of a European passport, it is no surprise that there are many searches on “how do I get a European Union passport?” A European passport is one of the world’s most coveted passports. With a European passport, you can enter or travel to 153 countries in the EU without a visa…
Read MoreHow to Get a European Passport as An American?
Since the United States of America is one of the few nations with a liberal policy towards dual citizenship, many Americans are interested in acquiring a second European Passport. Having another passport not only gives you more freedom to move across borders but is also an added perpetuation. In today’s volatile and tumultuous world, a…
Read MoreHere’s What You Need to Know About the Most Powerful Passport in Europe
European passports are one of the most coveted assets for people willing to live in or frequently travel to the European Union. Most EU passports are considered to be very powerful and easily acknowledged the world over. But there are some clear winners and losers among the European countries too. So, which are the most…
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