Portugal to Extend Citizenship Wait from 5 to 10 Years
Portugal is tightening its residency policies. In a new policy shift, the Portuguese government has announced plans to extend the residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 10 years which is a move that could significantly reshape the future of immigration to the country.
Alongside the extended wait, new rules propose that pre-residency application time no longer counts, and family reunification will come with stricter conditions, such as language proficiency and proof of financial independence, particularly affecting non-EU migrants. Read More Here
What should You Do?
At FSL, we understand that today’s wealth holders are navigating a fast-evolving regulatory environment. Portugal’s proposed policy changes are alerts to reassess your global mobility strategy before the window of opportunity narrows.
This is where our Citizenship and Residency by Investment services come in.
We support clients in identifying and securing access to jurisdictions that offer not just lifestyle and mobility benefits, but also regulatory stability and long-term financial security. Our bespoke advisory helps you:
- Diversify your residency and citizenship portfolio across compliant, future-facing jurisdictions
- Reduce exposure to geopolitical, legislative, or reputational risk
- Maintain uninterrupted international mobility and access to key markets
- Align your wealth planning with evolving global standards
Whether you’re already pursuing Portuguese residency or just beginning to explore global options, we’ll help you determine if it’s time to accelerate your application or consider other jurisdictions like Malta, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Lucia etc.
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