A Mixed Military Service (Part II - The concept!)

The European security environment has changed profoundly since 2014, which helps to understand the relevance of mandatory military service.

The Cypriot Passport Recognized as One of the Strongest in the World | Cyprus News | DOM LiVE

The article does not specifically focus on Portugal but highlights that European passports, including those from Portugal, have become increasingly essential for personal and business strategies over the past decade. It emphasizes that Cyprus's passport has recently been ranked as one of the strongest globally, ranking 5th in the Nomad Passport Index, thanks to its high visa-free travel freedom, favorable tax policies, and flexible citizenship rules. The ranking underscores the growing importance of European passports in global mobility and strategic planning for entrepreneurs and professionals.

dom.com.cy13 Mar

Citizenship/Residency Blog

The article discusses recent developments regarding Portugal's Golden Visa program and proposed citizenship reforms. Portugal's Golden Visa scheme remains highly attractive to high-net-worth individuals seeking European residency, offering stability and investment opportunities. However, recent reforms aimed at altering Portugal's citizenship laws are currently in legal limbo, with ongoing debates and legislative uncertainties delaying their implementation. The reforms, if enacted, could impact eligibility criteria and naturalization processes, but as of now, the legal status remains unresolved.

bestcitizens.com12 Mar

Nationality Law to be resumed: understand the next steps

The discussion on the Nationality Law will resume in Parliament in April. The discussion of the veto by then-President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is scheduled for the 1st. This is a purely bureaucratic procedure without decision-making weight, but it allows the debate to resume once the Government presents the revised text. As DN Brasil anticipated, the Executive would wait to send the new proposal until after the presidential elections. It will be António José Seguro, inaugurated as president this week, who will analyze the law once it is approved. As already occurred with the Foreigners Law, the Government's party has enough votes for approval, thanks to the support of Chega, led by André Ventura. Since this is a revision of the law that was reviewed by the Constitutional Court (TC), the process will be faster, as it will not be necessary to discuss the entire text article by article; only the three norms that the judges considered unconstitutional will be voted on again.

Diário de Notícias11 Mar

Brazilian boy who had two fingers amputated at school granted Portuguese citizenship

The student José, a victim of violence at a school in Cinfães, is now a Portuguese citizen. The assault against the boy marks four months this Tuesday (10/03), with the investigation still ongoing.

Italian Consulate begins issuing identity cards to citizens

Initially, the service is for employees, but it is expected to be available to the community in the coming days. The consulate is also launching a task force to address citizenship requests for minors.

"How can we talk about state efficiency if a Conservative examines one citizenship case a day?" asks a lawyer in Parliament

PSD and Chega oppose petitions on counting of deadlines for citizenship

The petitions seek for deadlines for granting citizenship to be counted from the date of application, rather than from the date the residence certificate is issued.

Nationality deadlines debated in Parliament

More than 8,000 signatures call for the residency period to be counted from the application rather than from the issuance of the certificate. A lawyer accuses AIMA of dysfunction and reports delays of six years.

Petitions call for nationality time limits to be counted from the first application

Two petitions signed by thousands of people will be considered on Tuesday by MPs, requesting that the deadlines for granting Portuguese nationality be counted from the application and not from the issuance of the residence certificate, due to problems with the system.

AIMA targeted by petition against nationality granting system

Home News AIMA targeted by petition against nationality granting system AIMA targeted by petition against nationality granting system Two petitions, signed by thousands of people, will be reviewed by members of parliament on 27 January, requesting that the deadlines for granting Portuguese nation

The Portugal News26 Jan

Public hearing in Parliament on 27 January: we will show the country the truth about nationality

A public hearing will take place in Parliament on 27 January, during which organisers say they will present the truth to the country about nationality (citizenship).

Nationality law review reinforces Portugal’s long-term appeal

Portugal’s ongoing review of its nationality law has prompted renewed attention from international investors, families and businesses who are considering their long-term residency options in Europe. The proposed amendments have The post Nationality law review reinforces Portugal’s long-term appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Bruna Casagrande is the new partner at Antas da Cunha Ecija

Antas da Cunha Ecija has promoted Bruna Casagrande to partner. The lawyer has coordinated the Immigration and Citizenship desk since 2021. "Bruna is a highly competent professional who, over the years, has distinguished herself by her quality and creativity, critical thinking and strategic sense, and her ability to build strong relationships with clients and ...

Constitutional Court vs. Government: Nationality Law passes in essence, conclude constitutionalists

Four provisions of the Nationality Law were declared unconstitutional, but 'in essence', the judges of the Palácio de Ratton allowed the bill that extends the deadlines for obtaining Portuguese citizenship, conclude several constitutionalists consulted by ECO. Now, the President of the Republic 'will have to veto the bill and return it to the Assembly of the Republic, which can ...

Brazilians gain more time to apply for Portuguese citizenship with court decision

With the Constitutional Court's vetoes on changes to the Nationality Law, the five-year residency requirement in Portugal for Brazilians to apply for Portuguese citizenship remains in effect, rather than the proposed seven years.

PS aims to "build a Nationality Law for all" and "without radicalism"

The PS party expressed satisfaction on Monday with the decision of the judges at the Palácio de Ratton declaring four provisions of the Nationality Law unconstitutional. “The President of the Republic will subsequently return the diploma” to the Assembly of the Republic, indicated socialist deputy Pedro Delgado Alves, co-author of two requests for preventive review of the Nationality Law, recalling that ...

Constitutional Court rejects Nationality Law and amendments to the Penal Code

Judges declared unconstitutional provisions of the nationality law and amendments to the Penal Code that would allow for the loss of nationality.

TC unanimously decides to reject four provisions of the Nationality Law

The Constitutional Court has reached a unanimous decision to reject four specific provisions of the Nationality Law.

12h. Seguro, Ventura and Pestana formalise candidacy

Attention is focused on the Constitutional Court. In addition to the formalisation of candidacies, today the judges of the Ratto Palace will announce a decision on the Nationality Law.

Citizenship Extension Paused: A Detailed Look at Portugal’s Golden Visa Future

Background on the nationality law amendments In October 2025 Portugal’s parliament approved a significant reform of the nationality law. The draft legislation would extend the minimum period of legal residence required The post Citizenship Extension Paused: A Detailed Look at Portugal’s Golden Visa Future appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Thousands of Israelis queue in hope of Portuguese citizenship

System in embassy system ‘crashes’ due to pressure Thousands of Israelis waited in line outside outside a cinema in the central city of Ramat Hasharon last Friday morning to book The post Thousands of Israelis queue in hope of Portuguese citizenship appeared first on Portugal Resident.

José and the thousands who will come: the new Nationality Law that Marcelo may block

If the changes to the law are enacted, the number of second-class citizens in Portugal will explode from birth. We will coexist with two parallel childhoods. Opinion by Magalhães Neto