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News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2026/04/07/portugal-golden-visa-government-votes-to-extend-citizenship-timeline/
Published on: Tuesday 07 April 2026
For anyone looking to make Portugal their permanent home, a new vote by the government to extend the citizenship timeline could be welcome relief or a big disappointment.
News Portugal » Faro » Government: Portugal Golden Visa—Pause Of New Law To Extend Citizenship Timeline
News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2025/11/26/portugal-golden-visa-new-law-to-extend-citizenship-timeline-paused/
Published on: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Portugal voted to extend residency requirements for citizenship from 5 to 7-10 years, but now, the changes are under constitutional review, with the law temporarily paused. Here’s what that means.