Portugal is OVER! 13 Years for Passport? ???? Nationality Law Approved

Is the Portuguese Passport now a 10 or even 13 Year Dream? ???????????? If you're a legal resident in Portugal or have a pending visa application, the last five months of legislative chaos have put your path to EU citizenship at risk.

The 5 year citizenship timeline was one of the core reasons we chose Portugal to settle our family, but Parliament has just passed the most restrictive version of the Nationality Law yet, extending the timeline to 10 years for most foreigners! This is more than just bureaucracy—it's a "rug pull" on families who have already invested their lives and capital in Portugal.

In this crucial Portugal Immigration Update, we break down the entire political and legal battle that has unfolded, including:

???? The Constitutional Court's Bomb in August that saved the right to family unity.
⏳ The New 7 and 10-Year Citizenship Timeline approved in October.
⏰ The Clock Starts LATER: Why your 10-year wait will realistically be 12-13 years due to AIMA delays.
⚖️ The Legitimate Expectation argument: Why I believe this law is unconstitutional and must be challenged.
⚠️ The Urgency: Why current residents who are near the 5-year mark must act NOW to protect their eligibility.

Don't let government inefficiency determine your family's stability. Watch this before it's too late!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
3:17 WTH has happened over the past 5 months?!
3:27 July: Presidential Veto & Family Unity
3:56 August: Constitutional Court Bombshell
4:19 September: Foreigners Law Approved
5:24 Current Status and Updated Changes
9:15 Will 5 Year Citizenship be grandfathered or nah?
11:21 My Thoughts - Will we be leaving?
15:14 Conclusion


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If you’re new here: welcome to Nations Without Borders! We're Eric, Josien, and our daughter Nora – a traveling family sharing our journey as digital slowmads who've found our home base in Portugal.

On this channel, you'll discover real-life insights into life in Portugal, and the joys and challenges of expat life with kids. We provide practical tips on traveling the world as a family, working remotely, and finding family-friendly adventures wherever we go.

Most of all, this is our family's journal, documenting what it's like building a life abroad as a mixed international family (American, Dutch, Portuguese). We share our personal experiences, lessons learned, and even our mistakes, so you can make informed decisions and explore life beyond borders.

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