List of Sephardic Last Names
Sephardic family names and Portuguese citizenship
There are more than 3 million Israeli Jews with some family connection to the Spanish expulsion. There are millions more of Jews and non-Jews around the world who can easily qualify for a Portuguese passport. Others who want to obtain a passport of Portugal will have to make an effort to prove that they are connected to the Spanish expelees; those Jews who were expelled from Spain and Portugal in 1492 and 1496.
Many Israeli citizens, as well as applicants all over the word, from countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, South Africa and many more have applied for Portuguese citizenship and successfully received a Portuguese passport, which is recognized by the European Union.
Who can apply for a Passport of Portugal? It starts with Sephardic last names
Jewish Israeli citizens, Jews of the diaspora or non-Jews who have ancestors of Sephardi roots, can apply for Portuguese citizenship. There are several ways to identify a person’s roots, including a list of sephardic last names, which indicate a person’s origin. Sephardic family names of ancestors can also be used as proof of Spanish roots. Sometimes a list of sephardic family names is not enough: it is possible to prove a lineage through a connection to a Jewish community in Portugal; for example, the burial place of relatives; or by a connection to the Ladino language and more.
We have published a comprehensive guide on our website that will allow any reader who thinks that they may be eligible for a Portuguese passport by way of Sephardic ancestors verify whether they are eligible for Portuguese citizenship.
How to submit the application correctly?
The most important document in the request for Portuguese citizenship is a certificate from the Jewish community in Porto or Lisbon, which identifies your relationship to your ancestors and lineage. In order to establish your claim, you must prove contact with your Spanish ancestors. The most common and strong connection is through sephardic last names. Getting a signed and approved document paves the way for citizenship of Portugal.
Obviously it’s recommended to go through the entire process accompanied by a law firm specializing in the field.
In case your family name does not appear in a sephardic last names list, this does not indicate that you are not eligible for a Portuguese passport. The list of surnames is an initial and important indication of Portuguese citizenship, but it is not a prerequisite for acceptance. We can connect you with a genealogist who works with our law firm in order to conduct a research into your family history and find out if you have any connection to the Jews from the Spanish expulsion.
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