Portugal’s New Citizenship Law Approved in May 2026: What Changes Now?

Updated: 8 May 2026

After several months of debate, on May 3, 2026, Portugal’s President promulgated the revised Nationality Law, following its approval by Parliament with a two-thirds majority. However, the law still needs to be published in the Diário da República before it formally enters into force.

In this Nationality Law update video, Busra Yildirim, our account manager, interviews Madalena Monteiro, Managing Partner at Liberty Legal. They mainly cover:

  • What the President’s decision means in practice
  • How the new framework may affect residents and investors,
  • Why pending applications and state-related delays remain important

Please watch our latest video to stay informed.

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