A guide to Portugal's 2026 nationality and immigration reforms
A mobility provider's guide, last updated on 1 September 2026, sets out longer residence periods for citizenship, the job-seeker visa and family reunification rules.
Portugal · 1 September 2026
Jobbatical's guide for expats and investors is shown as last updated on 1 September 2026; no original publication date appears. It may be out of date, so check the official sources.
It says naturalisation now needs seven years of legal residence for CPLP applicants and ten for others, counted from issue of the first residence permit, and that applications made before January 2026 follow the earlier five-year rule.
It also covers a 120-day Qualified Job-Seeker Visa, a requirement of at least two years' legal residence for a sponsor in family reunification, and a Constitutional Court ruling striking down loss of nationality for serious crimes.
This is a commercial provider's summary. Confirm the current rules with the Portuguese authorities.
Jobbatical – Portugal's 2026 Nationality & Immigration Reforms: Guide for Expats and Investors
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