Family reunification rules are also tightening. Immigrants must now have lived in Portugal legally for at least two years to ...

A number of legislative changes came into force in Albufeira, Portugal earlier this week, but the reaction was mixed amongst ...

Citizens from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil must wait seven years for citizenship while those from other ...

Portugal has raised its citizenship threshold to 10 years, added new civic tests, and changed how residency is counted.

Portugal tightens citizenship rules Government doubles residency requirement for citizenship to 10 years. Ilayda Cakirtekin | 25.06.2025 - Update : 25.06.2025 . ISTANBUL.

10-year residency: Most foreigners must now reside legally in Portugal for ten years before applying for citizenship. 7-year ...

Portugal is tightening its citizenship rules, extending the waiting period for most foreigners to ten years. Citizens from ...

The Portuguese Government has announced that it will extend the deadline for granting nationality to seven years of legal ...

Portugal is preparing to reform its nationality law - a legitimate goal: ensuring citizenship is earned by those with real ...

Under existing rules, aside from the five years of residency, foreign citizens must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of ...

Portugal's centre-right government plans to extend the residency period required for citizenship to 10 years for most ...