Portugal Tightens Naturalisation Rules, Doubles Residency Requirement

Portugal To Impose Stricter Rules for Naturalization of Immigrants

Portugal has announced sweeping changes to its immigration laws, significantly extending the waiting period for most foreigners to become citizens. Under the new rules, individuals from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil and Angola will now have to wait seven years before applying for citizenship, while applicants from other countries face a ten-year requirement, which is double the current wait time. The changes were confirmed on Mond…

Portugal tightens naturalisation rules, doubles residency requirement

Portugal's centre-right minority government, under pressure from the far right to reduce immigration, said on Monday it would double to 10 years the amount of time most foreigners need to be legally resident in Portugal before applying for citizenship.

Portugal tightens citizenship rules and doubles residency requirement

Citizens from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil must wait seven years for citizenship while those from other nations face a 10-year wait.

Portugal joins European countries in tightening citizenship pathways

Immigrants from Brazil, Angola and Mozambique to face 7-year wait; others must wait 10 years

Portugal Tightens Naturalisation Rules, Doubles Residency Requirement

Portugal Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Rising Immigration

Portugal's centre-right government plans to extend the residency period required for citizenship to 10 years for most foreigners, responding to far-right pressure amid increasing immigration. Specific rules will be stricter, with the support of the Chega party expected. Brazilian immigrants and others from Portuguese-speaking countries face a reduced 7-year requirement.