Loss of Portuguese citizenship

The status of a Portuguese citizen shall be lost by: 1. By one who obtains naturalization of a foreign country. He may, however recover this status, by returning to the kingdom, with the intention of taking domicile therein and so declaring before the municipality of the place, chosen by him for his domicile; 2. By one who, without permission of the Government, accepts public employment, largesse, pension or honours from any foreign government. However there can be rehabilitation by special permission from the Government; 3. When he is expelled by an order, until the effects of the order lasts; 4. A Portuguese woman who marries a foreigner, save where she is not by reason of this fact naturalized, according to the law of the country of the husband. However, after the dissolution of the marriage, she may reacquire her former Portuguese citizenship by complying with the provision of 2nd part of clause 1 of this article. § 1 - The acquisition in a foreign country, of citizenship by naturalization by a Portuguese husband, married to a Portuguese wife, does not imply the loss of the status of Portuguese citizen by the wife, except where she declares that she desires to follow the citizenship of her husband. § 2 - In the same manner the acquisition in a foreign country of citizenship by naturalization by a Portuguese husband even though married to a woman of foreign origin, does not imply the loss of status of Portuguese citizens by the minor children born before the time of naturalization; except where after attaining majority or emancipation they declare that they desire to follow the nationality of their father.