Portugal's New Citizenship Law: 4 Brutal Changes

UPDATE: President António José Seguro approved the new nationality rules on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portugal has now officially doubled the citizenship wait from 5 years to 10, with no grandfathering for residents who arrived under the old rules. IMI Pro David Bonellie analyzes the four most damaging changes in the new nationality law. Read Bonellie's piece here and the nationality law update here.