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
Thousands of Israelis rush to obtain Portuguese citizenship
A crowd waited for hours for their turn. The embassy served without appointments.
