Bikrant Niure 
Portugal’s new Nationality Law came into force on 19 May 2026, bringing important changes for immigrants and people applying for Portuguese citizenship. The reform made some routes to nationality harder, removed others, and created new possibilities for some applicants. The changes were introduced through Organic Law No. 1/2026, of 18 May, published in Portugal’s Diário … Read more
Portugal’s Golden Visa is still open in 2026 — but the programme is very different from the property-based scheme that once made it one of Europe’s best-known residency programmes. Real estate is no longer a qualifying investment for new applicants. Today, the Portuguese Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI) focuses on investment funds, cultural and … Read more
Portugal still allows foreign citizens to apply for a NISS online, but getting the Social Security number is not always straightforward. More documents, identity checks, employment verification and the absence of a fixed processing deadline are leaving some applicants waiting or facing problems with their applications. For foreigners living and working in Portugal, the NISS … Read more