Since 19 May 2026, applicants for Portuguese citizenship by naturalisation must show knowledge of Portuguese culture, history, national symbols, rights and duties and the political organisation of the state. The official test format has not been published yet, so treat this as practice on the topics the law names, not as the real exam.
Lei Orgânica 1/2026 requires knowledge of Portuguese culture, history, national symbols, fundamental rights and duties and the political organisation of the state. The exact test format is still to be set by regulation.
Source: Citizenship civic knowledge requirement (The Golden Portugal)
The Carnation Revolution of 25 April 1974 ended the Estado Novo dictatorship and opened the way to democracy. 25 April is a national holiday, Freedom Day.
Source: Politics of Portugal (Wikipedia)
The current Constitution was approved on 2 April 1976 and took effect on 25 April 1976. Parliament marked its 50th anniversary in April 2026.
Source: Parliament marks 50 years of the Constitution (DNotícias, 2 Apr 2026)
The Assembly of the Republic has 230 members, elected for four-year terms by closed-list proportional representation using the D'Hondt method.
The President of the Republic is elected by direct universal suffrage for a five-year term and is the head of state. The Prime Minister leads the government.
Source: Politics of Portugal (Wikipedia)
The Prime Minister is the head of government. The President is the head of state, with a largely non-executive role.
Source: Politics of Portugal (Wikipedia)
The Azores and Madeira archipelagos are autonomous regions with their own regional governments and legislative assemblies under the Constitution.
Source: Politics of Portugal (Wikipedia)
"A Portuguesa" became the national anthem in 1911 with the establishment of the Republic; its current official version dates from 1957.
The flag is green and red (the "verde-rubra") with the national coat of arms, including the armillary sphere and the five quinas. It was adopted in 1910 and confirmed in 1911.
Portugal Day, also called the Day of Camões and the Portuguese Communities, is celebrated on 10 June, the date of death of the poet Luís de Camões.
This quiz is general information based on Portuguese rules in force on the review date above, not legal advice. Immigration thresholds change every January with the minimum wage, and laws change often. Confirm your case with a lawyer before applying.