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Apostille for Portugal
Portugal accepts apostilled documents from the U.S. Applicants for D7, D8, and Golden Visa residency typically need an FBI background check apostilled by the U.S. Department of State and a certified translation into Portuguese.
Hague Member?
Yes — apostille accepted
Requires Apostille?
Yes
Embassy Legalization?
Not required
Typical documents used in Portugal
- Birth certificate
- FBI background check for residency
- Marriage certificate
- Power of attorney
Requirements at a glance
- FBI background check ordered specifically for immigration
- Federal apostille from the U.S. Department of State
- Certified Portuguese translation
Estimated processing
1–3 weeks
Working language for translation: Portuguese
Notes from experience
Portuguese authorities usually expect the FBI report to be recent — often within 90 days. Order your background check close to the time you plan to submit.
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