On 5 March 2024, amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law were published that are particularly relevant for adult children who wish to acquire nationality of origin. But what were these changes? What has changed? From the entry into force of the law, citizens over 18 have the opportunity to acquire nationality of origin, provided their...Read More

On 5 March 2024, amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law were published that are particularly relevant for descendants of Sephardic Jews. But what were these changes? Residence in Portugal: Sephardic Jews wishing to apply for Portuguese nationality must have lived in Portugal for at least three years, counted from the issue of their Residence Permit....Read More

How the five-year period for naturalisation is counted For those seeking nationality by naturalisation, the five-year period was only counted from the issue of the residence card. Consequently, between the application and obtaining the first card, applicants could wait up to two years, especially during and after the pandemic, which made the naturalisation process more...Read More