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Portugal Approves New Nationality Law 2026
After nine months of legislative proceedings, the Portuguese Parliament on April 1, 2026 approved the “new” Nationality Law increasing the residence time for citizenship to 10 years up from 5 years. The time for EU/CPLP nationals also increased to 7 years (up from 3 years). Voted in Favour The new-approved proposal reinforces criteria for effective…
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How to Get Portugal Golden Visa for €200,000
Portugal golden visa program shines as the best residency program in Europe. After Portugal Golden Visa program has transitioned entirely away from real estate, the 200k euro Cultural donation and investment fund donation routes remain the cheapest and most popular route to foreigners investors seeking EU residency and settlement Key Advantages Investment Routes Key Comparison…
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Important Updates: Citizenship by Investment & Golden Visa Programs 2026
As iran war spreads the Gulf region, flight services has been disrupted in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and other countries. Please see below important updates on citizenship by investment and golden visa programs for 2026. 1. UK Revokes Visa Free Access UK revokes visa free access (ETA canceled) to St Lucia and Botswana citizens and imposes…
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New Portugal Fund Donation Route: Invest €200K Instead of €500K
We are launching an exclusive €200,000 investment opportunity for golden visa investors for Portugal. This cheapest golden visa opportunity ONLY available with us. Portugal Investment Funds After the real estate route is closed in Portugal, alternative investment funds have become a popular route to Golden visa seekers especially americans. Under the standard Portugal Golden Visa…
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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…
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.
