Portugal considers tightening rules, but Golden Visa and Portuguese nationality remain strategic paths
With the review of the Nationality Law underway and new restrictions on immigration being discussed by the Portuguese government, the scenario has generated doubts among the community interested in obtaining a European passport.
In an interview with Bloomberg Línea, Melina Gil, Head of Legal Operations at Martins Castro in Lisbon, clarified that the changes are still in their initial phase and that the Golden Visa remains a safe route for those seeking international mobility and asset protection. “So far, no legislative changes have actually come into effect,” she explained.
Important: The interview was conducted before the proposed changes were presented by the government. However, the changes will only come into effect if approved and sanctioned by the President of Portugal.
Melina also highlighted that the Golden Visa continues to be a “strategic plan B in the face of the uncertain global geopolitical scenario” and that, even in a context of greater migratory rigidity, Portugal offers different legal alternatives for living in the country, such as the D7 visa (for those who have their own monthly income equivalent to the minimum wage in Portugal), D2 (for those who wish to undertake or invest in Portugal) and the digital nomad visa.
In addition, the Portuguese passport allows you to move freely within the European Union and have access to educational, tax and consular benefits. Read the full article on here.
Do you want to invest in Portugal or apply for citizenship before new rules come into effect? Martins Castro performs a free analysis to check whether you are eligible for Portuguese nationality. Fill out the form by clicking here. If you want to know more about the Golden Visa, check out more information on this link.
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