Portugal

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

With the Portugal government amending the nationality law,  increasing the citizenship time to 10 years, Portugal’s Permanent Residency (PR) framework for GV holders remains unchanged. It continues to represent a safe, flexible and advantageous long-term residence options in Europe, allows smooth transition from temporary to permanent residency in EU (via Portugal).  PR Benefits PR can…

On October 28, 2025,, the Assembly of the Republic approved the new Legal Regime of Portuguese Nationality Lei n.º 20/XVII/1.ª (CH) — an essential reform for the country. The Government said, the new law reinforces the effective connection of foreign citizens to Portugal, making the process fairer, more demanding and transparent, and combating abuses in…