Living in Portugal by GSN

02/06/2026

3/3 🆕 Long-Term Resident Status: could it be an alternative to Portuguese nationality?

If you have completed 5 years of legal residence in Portugal, are about to do so, or are planning the next steps of your life project in the country, this article may be of interest to you.

⚠️ With the recent changes to the Portuguese Nationality Law, many foreign residents will no longer be able to apply for Portuguese nationality after 5 years of legal residence in Portugal. However, this does not mean that the 5-year milestone has lost its relevance.

On the contrary, this may be the right moment to assess legal mechanisms that can help strengthen your legal position in Portugal and, in some cases, enhance your mobility within the European Union.

📌 In this third article of our series, we analyse the Long-Term Resident Status, its advantages, requirements, differences compared to permanent residence, and the situations in which it may constitute a strategic alternative worth considering.

👁️ Want to find out whether this status makes sense in your particular case? Read the full article here ➡️ https://gsnadv.com/en/2026/05/28/estatuto-residente-longa-duracao-nacionalidade-portuguesa/

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Estatuto de Residente de Longa Duração: reforce a sua residência em Portugal enquanto não pode pedir nacionalidade portuguesa.

18/05/2026

📜 Organic Law No. 1/2026 of May 18, has been published, amending Law no. 37/81, of 3 October, which approves the Portuguese Nationality Law.

➡️ Access the law published today in the Official Gazette, which enters into force tomorrow, here:
https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/lei-organica/1-2026-1123539996

ℹ️ Over the coming days, we will share clear and detailed information on the main changes introduced and the legal alternatives currently available.

Continue to follow our updates.

12/05/2026

🇵🇹 Starting work in Portugal? Know your rights.

Foreign workers in Portugal are fully protected under labour law and are entitled to the same rights as Portuguese employees including: fair contracts, salary protection, working hours, social security, and safe working conditions.

Understanding your rights is essential to ensure a fair, compliant, and secure professional experience in Portugal.

👉 Swipe through to learn everything you need to know before starting employment in Portugal.

📅 Need legal support with your move or employment situation?
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04/05/2026

📌 President of the Republic promulgates decree of the Assembly of the Republic

The decree amending the Nationality Law has been promulgated, following its approval by the Assembly of the Republic.

The legislation will now proceed through the remaining legal steps before entering into force, marking one of the final stages of the legislative process.

Read the official statement here: https://www.presidencia.pt/en-en/news-agenda/all-news/2026/05/presidente-da-republica-promulga-decreto-da-assembleia-da-republica/

ℹ️ Later this week, we will share a clear summary with all relevant information on the main changes to the Nationality Law.

Stay tuned.

29/04/2026

📌 𝗚𝗦𝗡 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 | 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

There are online campaigns claiming it is possible to speed up citizenship applications pending for more than 12 months through the courts.

But is that really possible? 🤔
That is exactly what we analyse in this post. 👉 Discover the final verdict in this carousel.

📩 If you have questions about this or any other topic, send us a private message. Your question might be addressed in the next edition of the GSN Polygraph.

🔗 https://gsnadv.com/en/2026/04/28/poligrafo-da-nacionalidade-processos-de-nacionalidade-portuguesa-pendentes-ha-mais-de-12-meses-ha-mesmo-uma-forma-de-os-acelerar/

20/04/2026

📢 Nationality Law under review!

The Socialist Party has requested a preventive review by the Constitutional Court regarding the provision establishing loss of nationality as an ancillary penalty for serious crimes, reopening the debate on this issue.

It should be noted that the Constitutional Court has previously ruled this solution unconstitutional, raising renewed questions about its legal sustainability.

This development comes at a time when the broader amendment to the Nationality Law is awaiting the President’s decision, leaving the next steps of the legislative process open.

➡️ We will continue to closely follow this matter and share all relevant updates.

15/04/2026

📢 Nationality Law: a decisive moment for pending applications

The proposed amendments to the Nationality Law were submitted to the President of the Republic for promulgation on April 13.

From this point onwards, the constitutional deadlines apply: 20 days for promulgation or veto and 8 days for a potential request for preventive review, as seen in 2025.

In this context, the issue of pending applications becomes particularly relevant and how they may be affected by the new rules.

➡️ Read the full article and understand what is at stake: https://gsnadv.com/en/2026/04/08/nova-lei-da-nacionalidade-para-2026-o-que-acontece-aos-processos-pendentes/

O regime transitório da Nova Lei da nacionalidade para 2026 foi julgado inconstitucional. Depois do debate parlamentar de 1 de abril, importa perceber o que mudou e o que ainda...

08/04/2026

2/3 🆕 New Portuguese Nationality Law for 2026: what happens to pending applications?

⚠️ If you have more than 3 years of legal residence in Portugal, you may already be eligible to submit your nationality application NOW.

With the upcoming changes to the Nationality Law, how pending applications will be handled becomes critical and the window to benefit from the current legal framework may be very short.

In this article, we explain how the law applies over time, the relevant criteria, and what may determine whether your application will be assessed under the current law or the new rules.

If this topic concerns you, do not delay: schedule a meeting with us so we can assess your specific situation.

👁️ Read more in the article we published today and understand what may be at stake. ⬇️

O regime transitório da Nova Lei da nacionalidade para 2026 foi julgado inconstitucional. Depois do debate parlamentar de 1 de abril, importa perceber o que mudou e o que ainda...

25/03/2026

1/3 🆕 New Portuguese Nationality Law for 2026: what changes regarding the requirement of absence of a criminal conviction?

The granting of Portuguese nationality remains subject to strict legal criteria, particularly with regard to the absence of criminal convictions.

In this article, we analyse the changes introduced and the impact of this requirement on access to nationality, clarifying what is assessed and under which conditions it may be decisive for the application.

In the next article, we will examine the application of the law over time and the regime applicable to pending applications — another key issue within the scope of these changes.

Read the full article and discover all the details here. ⬇️

O Tribunal Constitucional travou aspetos centrais da proposta de alteração à Lei da Nacionalidade. Neste artigo, veremos o que pode resultar da nova lei da nacionalidade Portuguesa em 2026.

23/03/2026

🎥 Melhores momentos do InvestorConnect!

O nosso sócio e advogado, David Silva, marcou presença como orador convidado na 2.ª edição do InvestorConnect by Finmed PT, partilhando a sua perspetiva jurídica sobre temas essenciais para investidores e agentes do setor imobiliário.

Foi um momento de partilha, networking e reflexão sobre os desafios e oportunidades do mercado em Portugal.🙏

Agradecemos o convite e a todos os que estiveram presentes.