Portugal Doubles Residency Timelines for Foreign Entrepreneurs and Investors

By Cassadee Orinthia Yan · Entrepreneur · 2026-07-10

Portugal Doubles Residency Timelines for Foreign Entrepreneurs and Investors

According to Entrepreneur, Portugal has enacted sweeping reforms to its nationality laws that significantly extend the timeline for legal residents to obtain citizenship. While foreign nationals previously qualified for naturalization after five years, the new regulations require

According to Entrepreneur, Portugal has enacted sweeping reforms to its nationality laws that significantly extend the timeline for legal residents to obtain citizenship. While foreign nationals previously qualified for naturalization after five years, the new regulations require