Portuguese citizen + foreign partner
When one partner is Portuguese and the other is a foreign citizen, the foreign document route is usually the part that creates delays. We check it before you get stuck.
See this scenarioWho we help
Marry in Portugal is built for couples whose marriage route involves foreign documents, different citizenships, residence in another country or a need for an official civil marriage in Portugal without registry confusion.
Foreign couples
Mixed-nationality couples
Non-residents
Expats in Portugal
Different scenarios, same result
A clear Portuguese civil marriage route
Every couple is different. One partner may be Portuguese, one may be from outside the EU, both may be foreigners, or the couple may not live in Portugal at all.
The goal is the same: prepare the route, coordinate the registry process and come to Portugal for one official appointment.
EU + non-EU couples
Different document systems, residence plans and family steps can make the route feel unclear. We prepare the Portuguese process and keep it manageable.
See this scenarioTwo foreign citizens
Two foreigners can use Portugal as a clear civil marriage route when the document path is prepared correctly before filing.
See this scenarioNon-resident foreign couples
You do not need to live in Portugal to make the route possible. We prepare the process before you travel, so you come for the official appointment.
See this scenarioExpats in Portugal
Living in Portugal does not remove the need for foreign documents, apostilles, translations and registry coordination. We handle the route locally.
See this scenarioComplex documents
Previous divorce, name differences, missing certificates or documents from several countries can slow the process. We review the issue and prepare the path.
See this scenarioAvoiding long marriage bureaucracy elsewhere
Some couples choose Portugal first because another country's fiancé or marriage route is too slow or complicated. We handle the official Portuguese marriage route.
See this scenarioWe manage the route locally
Your process is managed by THE-Ö Legal / OKNO LDA, with in-house Portuguese lawyers registered with the Portuguese Bar Association.
We know how foreign documents and Portuguese registry expectations meet in practice, and we prepare the route before the couple reaches the appointment.
Tell us which situation fits your couple
If you are not sure which scenario applies, send us your case. We will review it and explain the next step.