LEGAL ALERT - Amendments to the Nationality Act

On April 1, 2026, the Portuguese Parliament (Assembleia da República) approved, at the committee stage, a new decree revising the Nationality Law (Law no. 37/81, of October 3). 

Following the rejection of the initial proposals by the Portuguese Constitutional Court, the Government has now sought to address and resolve the issues previously raised, while maintaining its objective of strengthening the criteria for a genuine connection to Portuguese territory.

Find out what the key amendments are in this LEGAL ALERT.