How to Get a Portuguese Passport: Official Application GuideExpress Assistance: traficopapa@gmail.com
A Portuguese passport (Passaporte Português) is the official travel document issued to citizens of Portugal by the Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado (IRN) under the Ministry of Justice.
As a European Union (EU) passport, it grants holders the right to live, work, and travel freely across all EU and Schengen countries — and visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 190 countries worldwide.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to obtaining or renewing a Portuguese passport.
🧾 1. Eligibility and Validity
You must be a Portuguese citizen to apply for a passport.
Validity periods:
10 years — for adults aged 18 and over
5 years — for minors under 18
Portugal issues electronic passports (Passaporte Eletrónico Português – PEP) containing a microchip with biometric data (photo, fingerprints, and digital signature).
2. Required DocumentsBefore applying, prepare the following:
For adults:
Valid Portuguese Citizen Card (Cartão de Cidadão)
Old passport (if renewing)
Proof of payment of the application fee
For minors:
Birth certificate (if no Citizen Card)
Parents’ or guardians’ Citizen Cards
Parental authorization (both parents must sign)
Old passport (if renewing)
3. How to ApplyIn Portugal:
You can apply for a passport at several official locations:
Citizen Shops (Lojas do Cidadão)
Civil registry offices (Conservatórias)
Passport offices at airports (for urgent cases)
IRN service counters
Steps:
Bring your Citizen Card and any supporting documents.
Your photo, fingerprints, and signature will be taken at the office.
Pay the passport fee (by card or cash).
You’ll receive a collection date or tracking code.
Outside Portugal:
Apply at the nearest Portuguese consulate or embassy.
Your biometric data will be collected and forwarded to the IRN in Lisbon.
Official portal:
https://www.irn.mj.pt
4. Fees and Processing TimesStandard passport fees (2025):
Normal passport: €65
Urgent (same day at Lisbon airport): €95
Minors (under 18): €32.50
Abroad (via consulate): €100–€120 (depending on country)
Processing times:
Standard: 5–7 working days
Urgent: 1 working day (available at selected offices)
Abroad: 2–4 weeks
5. Collecting Your PassportYou can collect your passport in person or have it delivered by registered mail (within Portugal).
If you applied abroad, collection is in person only at the consulate or embassy.
Bring your Citizen Card and receipt for verification.
Key TipsYour Citizen Card must be valid before you can apply for a passport.
Apply early, especially before holidays or travel seasons.
Report lost or stolen passports immediately to the police and IRN (or the nearest consulate if abroad).
Always keep a photocopy or digital copy of your passport details page for emergencies.
The Portuguese electronic passport is a symbol of secure identity and international mobility. It provides global travel freedom and EU rights protection for all Portuguese citizens.
For official information and online booking:
https://www.irn.mj.pt https://portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt