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9 Changes to Portugal's Golden Visa Citizenship Timeline Explained

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“9 Changes to Portugal's Golden Visa Citizenship Timeline Explained”

Anyone holding a Portuguese golden visa, or weighing one, has likely heard the timeline just moved. For years, the promise was straightforward: five years of legal residence, then eligibility to apply for citizenship. That promise changed in May 2026, and the shift affects thousands of investors mid-process.

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