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Articles about Portugal

Portuguese citizenship by descent in 2026: by parents, grandparents and birth

Portuguese citizenship by roots in 2026: by parents and grandparents (neto), by birth, A2 language, registration and deadlines. No residence requirement.

Portuguese citizenship by marriage in 2026: terms, conditions, language

Portuguese citizenship by marriage in 2026: marriage experience of 3 years, A2 language, community connection for short marriages, de facto union through court, law reform.

Portuguese citizenship for Russians in 2026: paths, 10-year qualification, dual citizenship and sanctions

Portuguese citizenship for Russians 2026: 10-year qualification according to Lei 1/2026, transitional rules, marriage, roots, A2 language, sanctions and dual citizenship.

Portuguese citizenship by naturalization in 2026: qualification 10 years, language A2, test

Naturalization in Portugal 2026: 10-year qualification according to Lei Organica 1/2026 (7 for CPLP/EU), A2 language, CIPLE exam, countdown from residence permit, protection of submitted applications.

Portuguese citizenship in 2026: reform of qualification from 5 to 10 years, language, ways

Portuguese citizenship in 2026: reform Lei Organica 1/2026 increased the naturalization qualification from 5 to 10 years (CPLP and EU - 7), A2 language, application protection until 05/18/2026.

Portugal passport in 2026: visa-free countries, passport power and EU citizen rights

Portugal passport in 2026: visa-free entry to 180+ destinations, USA via ESTA, UK, Japan, Schengen, EU citizen rights.

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Anna Kovalevskaya, lead lawyer at BRIDGES GLOBAL
Anna KovalevskayaLead lawyer, citizenship and residency, 12 years of practice