# After investor becomes citizen, can spouse/children still renew GV? **URL:** \ **Category:** Portugal Golden Visa\ **Created:** [November 6, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/after-investor-becomes-citizen-can-spouse-children-still-renew-gv/54379 "2022-11-06T22:19:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anon0066e7240086a118](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/8e8cbc/32.png) [@anon0066e7240086a118](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/anon0066e7240086a118)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/after-investor-becomes-citizen-can-spouse-children-still-renew-gv/54379/1 "2022-11-06T22:19:55Z")
I would assume not but does anyone know the details of the law? ---
**Author:** ![Onward](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/e47774/32.png) [@Onward](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Onward)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 5:55am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/after-investor-becomes-citizen-can-spouse-children-still-renew-gv/54379/3 "2022-11-07T05:55:03Z")
Reading the following threads may be helpful (and avoid repetition). > [@Portuguese Citizenship application after 5 years of Golden Visa](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-citizenship-application-after-5-years-of-golden-visa/21226): > > Hi everyone 1-hoding a Portuguese Golden Visa Since 5 years (5,5 years as of now) ( NOT a permanent visa) I would love to apply for PT citizenship. Shall i prior to that apply for the permanent residence. 2- for citizenship shall i have to own a property? My best and > [@Portuguese Citizenship application after 5 years of Golden Visa](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/portuguese-citizenship-application-after-5-years-of-golden-visa/21226/156): > > The normal PR (ie not via ARI) requires physical residency in the country (more than 183 days/year) for at least 5 years plus several other requirements, see [Article 80 – Permanent Residence Permit – The Official Website of Portuguese Immigration](https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/solicitar/residir/art80/). These requirements are consistent for all EU countries. A2 is the language requirement. For citizen applications, you may want to read the following: [Impressos e modelos | IRN.Justica.gov.pt](https://irn.justica.gov.pt/Impressos-e-Modelos)). In Portugal, IRN is responsible for assessing applicati… Assuming that the original investor is a spouse/parent, and he/she achieves citizenship, then there may be no reason to continue GV as the dependents can apply for citizenship via ther relationship with the main investor (naturalisation via marriage or birth - see below). Naturalisation can be via marriage: If you are married to a Portuguese citizen you may obtain Portuguese citizenship after three years as long as you make your declaration while you remain married. Naturalisation via birth if born outside of Portugal with a parent of Portuguese nationality (ie citizen) Naturalisation by residence: Minimum residence period of 5 years. The following link is to the Ministry of Justice which gives the rules and deals with applications: [Nacionalidade portuguesa | Justiça.gov.pt](https://justica.gov.pt/Registos/Nacionalidade/Nacionalidade-portuguesa#Quempodeternacionalidadeportuguesa). The relevant information is in Portuguese. There are other requirements for citizenship, including a clear police record & language - all on the Ministry of Justice site. ---
**Author:** ![Onward](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/e47774/32.png) [@Onward](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Onward)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2022, 5:19am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/after-investor-becomes-citizen-can-spouse-children-still-renew-gv/54379/5 "2022-11-08T05:19:41Z")
Your lawyers are right. The information for a minor is at the following link:[Como obter a nacionalidade portuguesa](https://justica.gov.pt/Como-obter-nacionalidade-portuguesa/Tem-menos-de-18-anos-ou-e-incapaz-e-nasceu-antes-de-a-sua-mae-ou-o-seu-pai-adquirir-a-nacionalidade-portuguesa). The minor has to prove connection to the portuguese community through (1) legal residence in Portugal (for 5 years); (2) registration with the Finance and the National Health System (or regional health services); (3) proof of studying in Portugal. The alternative to continuing GV is acquiring a connection with Portugal through education and residence.