Portugal, Passport Registers and Application Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

Portugal

What is in This Collection?
This collection of passport records includes the years 1800 to 1946. These passport registers and passport application files are housed at the Arquivo Distrital de Braga, University of Minho, Portugal. These records are written in Portuguese.

Image Visibility
Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. The Portugal, Passport Registers and Application File collection can be viewed online by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at a FamilySearch Center near you, or the Family History Library.

Reading These Records
These records are in Portuguese. For help reading these records see the following guides:


 * Portuguese Genealogical Word List
 * Portuguese Letter-writing Guide
 * Learning Center Resources:

Collection Content
Passport records may include the following information:


 * Date and location where passport was issued
 * Full name of principal on passport
 * Person's civil status, occupation and place of employment
 * Current residence
 * Complete physical description
 * Destination
 * Military passports included parents's names
 * Unit in which served

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 * 2) Select Record Type and Years to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Portugal.
 * Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
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 * Collection Citation:"Portugal, Passport Registers and Application Files, 1800-1946" Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Arquivo Distrital de Braga (Braga District Archives, University of Minho, Largo do Paco).