The Nationality Law has not yet reached the Portuguese president for a final decision.
Changes to the Sephardic route and transmission to spouses and minor children have been approved in parliament, but depend on at least one more step.
Ongoing processes remain valid and are not affected by the changes to the Nationality Law.
Applications already submitted will continue to be reviewed under the current rules, ensuring complete legal certainty.
“Principles cannot be violated. And the law violates almost all of them,” says Isabel Comte.
In an interview with the Portugal Giro column of the newspaper O Globo, a legal expert states that President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa should request an opinion from the Constitutional Court before deciding on the Nationality Law.
"The greater the consensus, the better," says Marcelo regarding the Nationality Law.
President advocates for stability and dialogue on issues such as immigration and citizenship.
Nationality Law: the Sephardic process is still active — understand what happens now.
It is still possible to apply for citizenship through the Sephardic route.