Sephardic Jews – More than six thousand Israeli and Turkish citizens want a Portuguese ID
In two years, the SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras – Borders and Foreigners Organization) evaluated 6463 requests from Israeli and Turkish citizens. 2436 have already benefited from the law that awards Portuguese citizenship to Sephardic Jews.
More than 37,000 foreign citizens requested Portuguese nationality in 2017
More than 37,000 foreign citizens requested Portuguese nationality in 2017, an increase of 5.2% over 2016, according to the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) in a report that was presented on 27.6.18.