Portugal Citizenship: 5 to 10 Years? New Immigration Laws Explained (Expats MUST Watch!)

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In this video, we break down the new immigration law proposals and what they mean for your Portugal residency journey. We'll clarify the proposed changes to Portugal citizenship, including the new requirements, and how it could affect D7 Visa, D8 Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa holders, and family reunification plans. We'll share insights from our own immigration and tax lawyers, discuss public sentiment, and reveal expert predictions on the law's likelihood of passing. Crucially, we'll explain how current residents can take action, including advice to start applying now if you're on the fence, and how to sign the official petition. Stay informed about new Portugal law updates that impact your life! Need personalized legal advice for your move or residency in Portugal? ➡️ Schedule a consultation with one of our trusted law firms at Fresh Portugal: https://freshportugal.com/book_service RME Legal: https://rme-legal.com/contacts/ ---------------------------------------------------------- 🖊️ SIGN THE PETITION: The petition is published on the official website of the Portuguese Parliament. If it gathers 7,500 signatures, it must be discussed in a parliamentary session. ‼️If you decide to sign, note that the website is a bit clunky. Here's a step-by-step guide: You’ll need to visit the site three times: #1. First — to confirm your registration (check your email). #2. Second — the petition link will prompt you to log in. #3 Third — visit the petition link again, scroll down, and your details should appear automatically. Just click "Sign". 🔗 https://participacao.parlamento.pt/initiatives/5005 ---------------------------------------------------------- Keep in mind that these immigration law proposals are a developing story. So make sure you keep checking relevant news outlets to stay up to date and informed. If this video brought you clarity, please LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬 your thoughts below, and SUBSCRIBE to Nations Without Borders for more essential Portugal travel tips, expat life, and moving to Portugal content! ---------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: We are not legal professionals. This content is purely for information and educational purposes only. Please consult with an immigration attorney regarding your visa or residency situation. ---------------------------------------------------------- Resources: 🔗 New AIMA Online processes for renewals and extensions: https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-07-01/new-aima-function-launched-to-speed-up-processes/99030 🔗 Portugal Decoded Substack Newsletter: Updates from Friday’s immigration debates in Parliment: https://portugaldecoded.substack.com/p/friday-briefing-d-day-for-the-immigration 🔗 Article with Raquel’s opinions: https://www.sabado.pt/portugal/detalhe/lei-da-nacionalidade-advogada-acusa-governo-de-nao-acautelar-os-processos-em-curso 🔗 Summary of Proposed Changes from Fresh Portugal: https://freshportugal.com/post/portugals-nationality-changes Chapters: -------------------------------- 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Proposed Changes to Immigration Law 5:48 Why is the Government Proposing These Changes? 7:43 Impacts to Family Reunification 9:13 Impacts to D8, D7, Golden Visa Visas 10:08 What’s Not Changing 11:38 Sentiment: International Community 15:00 Immigration Attorney Opinions 19:50 Our Thoughts 22:14 Take Action 24:40 Conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you’re new here: welcome to Nations Without Borders! This is our family travel vlog channel for our friends and family and for other parents with the ambition to travel the world with the fam while working remotely. Discover unique destinations, get tips on traveling with kids, learn about our nomadic life (we’re digital slow-mads), find remote work inspiration, and explore exciting family friendly travel activities. Most of all, this is a journal to document our journey as a traveling family and living abroad. Having a mixed international family (American, Dutch, Portuguese) comes with its own unique set of challenges. We'll share our experiences and what we learn along the way. IMPORTANT: this is a family channel where we share our personal experiences. There is absolutely no room for hate or disrespectful comments here. We will not hesitate to delete hurtful comments and block profiles from our channel. ------------------------------------------------- Our Website: https://www.nationswithoutborders.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationswithoutborders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nations_without_borders