Portugal’s proposed nationality law reform has stalled. Although Parliament approved major changes in late 2025, the reform has not become law. After constitutional concerns were raised, the proposal was sent for preventive review, parts were ruled unconstitutional, and the President …
On 30 September 2025, Portugal’s Parliament approved a sweeping reform of the Foreigners Law. The new measures mark a major tightening of immigration rules, with decisive backing from the far-right Chega party and other right-wing factions. The law now awaits …
Portugal’s Constitutional Court (Tribunal Constitucional) ruled that several norms in the recently approved amendments to the Nationality Law are unconstitutional, according to RTP, preventing the diploma from being promulgated in its current form. This development preserves the current legal regime …
Many people tracing their family tree back to Portugal ask the same question: “Can I get Portuguese citizenship through my great-grandparent?” The short answer? Not directly. The Current Law: You Can Only Go Back as Far as Grandparents Under Portuguese …
Parliament was expected to vote this week on major changes to Portugal’s nationality law, including extending the required residency period for citizenship. But last-minute proposals from two parties — Partido Socialista (PS) and Chega — have postponed the vote. Adding …
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa signed the revised Foreigners Law into effect, after the legislation was approved by 70% of parliament. This new law represents one of the most significant overhauls of immigration rules in recent years. While some changes …
If you’ve been dreaming of sunshine, seaside towns, and a better lifestyle in Portugal, but hesitated because of the hassle of bringing your pet, there’s great news: the EU Pet Passport scheme is back for UK residents. As of May …
A new proposal from the Portuguese government could dramatically reshape who qualifies for Portuguese citizenship — and how long they’ll have to wait. On June 23rd, the government approved a bill to increase the minimum legal residency period to obtain …
Portugal’s Golden Visa program, long seen as one of Europe’s most appealing residency-by-investment options, may soon become even more attractive. According to a Bloomberg report, the Portuguese government is considering reforms to streamline the application process and introduce improved financial …