Portugal

Government Loss on the Constitutional Court is a positive development for the Golden Visa Program The government’s loss means the proposed immigration amendments, such as delaying family reunification and extending immigration case deadlines, were ruled unconstitutional and cannot be implemented as planned. This protects the right to timely family reunification for immigrants, preventing tighter restrictions…

The Portuguese passport has been ranked as fourth powerful passport in the World according to Henley Index 2025. The Portuguese citizens enjoyed visa free privileges to 188 destinations in the World. Portugal boasts of rich history, lively culture, stunning beaches with idyllic country side. Consistent Top Spot While EU passports dominated top spots, the Portuguese…

In a major blow to Government’s curbing restrictions on Immigration, Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has vetoed the immigration bill and sent back to Assembly without promulgation. This has given more breathing space and time for foreigners in Portugal Unconstitutional The Constitutional Court announced this Friday that it has rejected five provisions of the…

The Portuguese government has put forward sweeping changes to the country’s nationality laws that would fundamentally alter the path to citizenship for residents. Government Proposal: A Major Shift in Nationality Rules Under the proposed reforms announced on June 23, 2025, the residency requirement for naturalization would double from the current 5 years to 10 years…

Last week, Portugal parliament reviewed proposed amendments to Immigration and Nationality Laws by council of Ministers. During the debate, members from multiple parties raised significant concerns, and as a result, the Government withdrew its proposal from general vote and requested amendments to Immigration and Nationality Law to be sent back to parliamentary committee stage for more…

Portugal government last month has proposed sweeping changes to nationality and immigration laws to curb immigration.. Unfair Experts and lawmakers say the changes are unfair and unconstitutional, raise serious legal challenges, the law could still may take years to come into effect. The Law could also be vetoed by President for inciting inequality and violating…

The New Portugal Government has made important reforms to immigration rules which will have an impact on foreigners including golden visa holders who apply for citizenship in Portugal. The Government has approved the following changes into the nationality and immigration law: “These reforms were made to adjust the government policy in line with demographic shifts…

GEPAC is a government authority responsible for approving eligible cultural donation projects under the Portuguese golden visa program (Residence permit for Investment Activity ARI regime) . The Cultural Donation route is involves non-refundable donation to cultural heritage projects in Portugal. For example to Museum, archeology, monuments, refurbishment of national or public heritage sites and monuments.…

The newly elected Portuguese Government, which took office in May, has already begun its work to boost investment, technology, attract global talent steering Portugal towards economic prosperity to become a Global leader. Measures taken by the New Government in Portugal implementing changes to Immigration and Citizenship matters will be the subject of parliamentary debate and…

AIMA has made it compulsory for foreigners applying for residence permit in Portugal including golden visa applicants. The obligation to present criminal records certificates by foreign citizens who wish to obtain a residence permit is always maintained by authorities. AIMA will not process residence permit applications without a valid criminal record certificate. AIMA does not…