Portugal tightens citizenship rules amid record immigration

Wednesday, 6 May 2026AI summary
Portugal tightens citizenship rules amid record immigration
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President António José Seguro has ratified new legislation that increases the required residency period for foreigners seeking Portuguese nationality. These changes, which eliminate certain existing citizenship pathways, follow a significant rise in the foreign population, which now totals 1.5 million residents.