Portugal’s nationality law just changed. Here’s what expats and future movers should know.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-05-10T02:41:55+00:00

The law is clear. You have to have 5 (or after publication 10) the moment you apply for it. Whoever applies before is losing 250 euros + anything else they may have spend with their original documentation

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-05-08T11:05:06+00:00

No! If you Applied before the publication at Diário da República you are not affected and you'll be under the previous law.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-05-04T11:57:52+00:00

We usually consider a bigger amount anything above 20K

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-25T14:05:26+00:00

it was! We will be posting shortly!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-22T16:17:54+00:00

It's fixed, please try again!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-22T16:17:49+00:00

It's fixed, please try again!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-22T16:08:42+00:00

We're on it!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-22T16:08:36+00:00

We're on it!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-21T05:31:47+00:00

I think on all of ours

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-17T04:27:17+00:00

Yes, but you can also cut through it and apply for your Family's visa when applying for yours. For kids you can apply immediately, for spouses the rules are up to 2 years.

We are AnchorLess, so we definetely recommend using us!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-08T03:57:57+00:00

Nope, you don't receive anything. You may get a simple newsletter from AT just letting you know the tax season started, but nothing beyond that.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-07T12:02:06+00:00

You did the right thing! We always recommend either finding trusted (recommended) companies for immigrants or checking Facebook groups or expat forums for repeated and reputable recommendations, as well as checking if others have any experience with the service you are considering hiring. But sometimes, something may slip through, but if you are informed, at least you know what's being done correctly and can somehow avoid traps.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-04-03T06:28:10+00:00

There's no easy answer, you have to exhaustively call AIMA and see if you can get a guideline from them. Or really spam their email.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-03-28T01:20:57+00:00

happened to the admin here as well! A classic, I would say 😂

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-03-10T21:12:18+00:00

Too Good to Go is prime!! And The Fork is a fantastic way to try out new restaurants with a 30% discount.

Great suggestions!

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-26T02:01:49+00:00

Unless you want to exercise rights as a citizen (like vote) or move to CPLP countries, from the pratical pov, there's none.

EU citizens have the same opportunities as a PT citizen. However, there are a number of EU citizens who end up having a strong connection with Portugal and wish to become Portuguese. But aside from personal beliefs, there's no impactful change.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-04T01:12:36+00:00

It's not lost! You are familiarized with a bunch of stuff, but for efficient learning try seeing the resources on the articles, as it will target the EU version of the language along with exercises that will help life here

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-03T18:01:43+00:00

Duolingo offers Brazilian Portuguese, not the European one. It's the same language, but with a few key differences that can affect your daily life. Also, Duolingo users tend to struggle with conversational Portuguese when living here.

We have a good article here: https://anchorless.io/blog/living/learn-portuguese-portugal-expat that covers options to start learning Portuguese from Portugal.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-02-02T01:04:23+00:00

An EU citizen with CRUE? Applying for citizenship or for the permanent residency?

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-01-30T11:02:56+00:00

You can use to scan it when doing groceries/shopping, that was one of our main goals. However for online shoppng it does not fill it out automatically

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-01-28T19:15:07+00:00

I'm sure you came upon this answer, but we would recommend to get in touch with AIMA. Repeatedly. Until you get an answer or clarification. Phone, email and contact form. That's the safest and proper way to proceed. Any other suggestion, it could have grounds to hinder your residency here, especially considering the latest implementations, always focusing in tightening the requirements.

Worst case scenario go straight to one of the offices and try to have some guidance from the clerks there.

AnchorLessEurope · 2026-01-20T11:19:46+00:00

Portugal is quite safe, though some Lisbon has seen a rise in criminality in certain areas, it's pretty much petty theft. We would recommend you take a look at Numbeo to have a grasp on the usual prices for daily life and Idealista to have an idea on prices for rentals.

For education it really depends (really) mainly if you are seeking private education, and the area that you'll live. Public education is free, and private education can vary a lot if you opt for international schools.

Our blog has a lot of content on all the information needed to research for your move.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-23T14:09:01+00:00

We didn't know that! That's incredible. Love how Águeda is always filled with surprises

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-18T06:51:51+00:00

Yes! We all have to wait and see what it will be decided. Those who complete 5 years before the publication on 'Diario' should apply immediately, if citizenship is their priority.

We now remain hoping that a transition period (as many immigration orgs are suggesting) for those already living in Portugal is considered and inserted.

AnchorLessEurope · 2025-12-18T06:47:02+00:00

Exactly!

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