Portugal officially approves new nationality law: Residency requirement extended to 10 years
In May 2026, the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, officially promulgated a decree approved by the Portuguese Parliament, introducing amendments to the country’s nationality law. One of the most notable changes is the extension of the legal residency requirement for citizenship eligibility from 5 years to 10 years. Key provisions of the amendment […]
