Immigration
At 63, and without the birth certificate Portugal cannot find, he still hopes to be Portuguese
A 63-year-old Brazilian man, who is the grandson of Portuguese citizens, has been unable to secure his nationality despite seven years of effort. The Institute of Registries and Notary (IRN) has denied his application because the district archive in Vila Real claims it cannot locate the necessary historical birth records.
Why it matters
This case highlights the systemic difficulties and potential administrative roadblocks faced by descendants of Portuguese citizens when historical registry records go missing, which can indefinitely delay or block nationality applications.PúblicoRead original ↗
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