President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has officially signed the latest amendments to the Nationality Law into effect. The update primarily clarifies the calculation of the five-year residency period required for naturalization, aiming to streamline the application process for foreign residents.
Update: IRN clarifies application of new Nationality Law
The Institute of Registries and Notaries (Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado or IRN) has confirmed that the new Nationality Law applies only to applications submitted after the law's approval. Consequently, applications filed before this date will be reviewed under the previous, more favorable residency criteria.
