{"id":26476,"date":"2025-07-04T04:45:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T04:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalresidenceindex.com\/?p=26476"},"modified":"2026-03-02T02:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T02:58:14","slug":"2025-proposed-changes-to-portuguese-citizenship-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalresidenceindex.com\/2025-proposed-changes-to-portuguese-citizenship-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Proposed Changes to\u00a0Portuguese Citizenship Law"},"content":{"rendered":"
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March, 2026 Update<\/p>\n

What is the latest update on the proposed law?<\/strong> Portugal’s Constitutional Court reviewed the proposed changes to the Nationality Law and declared key provisions unconstitutional. The bill has been sent back to Parliament for revision.<\/p>\n

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What was the proposed law?<\/strong> Parliament approved a bill that would double the residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 10 years and change when the countdown to citizenship begins. Under the proposed law, the clock would start from the date a residence permit is issued, not the date of application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Is this law now?<\/strong> No, the proposed changes are not law. The current citizenship law, with the 5-year timeline, remains in effect. However, Parliament can revise and resubmit the bill at any time.<\/p>\n

What does this mean for applicants?<\/strong> Because the current rules remain in place, now is a good time to begin the process. Applicants who start the process now put themselves in the strongest possible position before any future changes take effect.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more?<\/strong> Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the golden visa process with confidence. Reach out to us today to get started.<\/p>\n