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AIMA Speeds up Renewal of ARI Investment Permits
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA, IP) informs that, starting February 16, 2026, the renewal of Residence Permits for Investment (ARI) will be available through the Renewal Portal . Submitting the application and paying the applicable fees will be simpler, faster, and entirely digital. Attendance is strictly necessary for the collection of biometric…
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Portugal Citizenship for Children of Golden Visa Holders
Portugal does not offer a birthright citizenship like in the US or South American countries. But for a child born on Portuguese soil acquires nationality at birth, only where two conditions are satisfied at the date of birth Children born in Portugal to Golden Visa holders are eligible for Portuguese citizenship by birth, if at least…
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Portugal Records Strong Growth of Investment Funds
Portugal’s investment funds see strongest growth since the pandemic. Investment funds in Portugal closed the year with a 23% increase backed by Golden visa program, representing the strongest performance in the post-pandemic period. According to available data, the growth was largely supported by the appreciation of financial markets and higher levels of investor participation. This…
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Portugal Citizenship Reforms in Legal Limbo
The Socialist Party has requested a preventive constitutional review of the new Citizenship Law, arguing violations of equality, proportionality, and legitimate expectations. This may affect ongoing residence-based applications, especially regarding the start of residence-time calculations and the lack of transitional rules. The Constitutional Court will decide within 25 working days (or 8 days under urgent…
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Keranis Residences – Greece’s Best €250K Golden Visa Investment
The Keranis Residency is a Largest Mixed-use Project (29,900 sqm and 408 units) in Piraeus (just 20 minutes from Athens city center ). It is a property converted from commercial to residential fully eligible for Golden visa permit in Greece. This is a Project by Mercan Group (award winning developer well known for global hospitality…
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Latvia Passport Ranks 8th Powerful in the World
The Latvian passport has been ranked 8th powerful in the World, a powerful EU travel document with visa free access to 183 destinations, according to Henley Index 2025. The Latvian passport improved its rankings significantly from 26th in 2006 to 8th place in 2025. Citizens of Latvia enjoy unrestricted rights to live, work and study…
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Portugal Freezes Citizenship Law
Portugal’s New Citizenship Law has been unexpectedly paused. The Socialist Party has sent the reform to the Constitutional Court, triggering an automatic freeze. For now, the 5-year rule remains fully valid and residency rights stay unchanged. The proposed nationality law has several issues may constitute unconstitutional. For example, serious concerns with stripping of citizenship for…
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Portugal Nationality Law Update
Golden Visa Update – New Nationality Law Portugal’s President has confirmed that he will wait for the Constitutional Court to issue its preventive review of the proposed Nationality Law — following a formal request submitted by the Socialist Party (PS) on the 13th of November, the law has now been paused and is likely it…
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Portugal Delays Implementing Nationality Law
Portugal has delayed implementing reforms on the Nationality law and matter has been referred to constitutional court. The Socialist Party (PS) has requested a preventive review from the Constitutional Court on 13 November 2025, pausing two decrees that would imposes stricter nationality rules and loss of citizenship in certain criminal cases. Portugal’s President has also…
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AIMA Issues Record Number of Residence Permits
AIMA has issued 386,000 residence permits in 2025, marking a 60% increase compared to 2024 driven by strong migration inflows and attractiveness of Portugal as major investment destination among foreigners. The surge reflects Portugal’s continued success in attracting international residents, investors, and skilled professionals. For applicants and investors, this acceleration of administrative process restores confidence…
Golden Visa
Golden Visa (GV) programs grant residency rights to investors and their families in exchange for a qualifying investment such as real estate, business, bank deposit or investment funds/ bonds. These programs offer a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship, along with added benefits like visa-free travel, tax advantages, and access to education and healthcare in the host country.