# \#legal-q-and-a **URL:** https://community.nomadgate.com/tag/legal-q-and-a/356.md [Latest](https://community.nomadgate.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.nomadgate.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.nomadgate.com/tags.md) --- ## [What's the potential impact of the 2025 Portuguese election on the Golden Visa program and pathway to citizenship?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/whats-the-potential-impact-of-the-2025-portuguese-election-on-the-golden-visa-program-and-pathway-to-citizenship/71816)
**Author:** [@goncalomendesleal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/goncalomendesleal)\ **Replies:** 2996\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/whats-the-potential-impact-of-the-2025-portuguese-election-on-the-golden-visa-program-and-pathway-to-citizenship/71816 "2026-10-19T14:13:14Z")
On last 18th May 2025, Portugal held national elections that significantly reshaped the country’s political landscape. The center-right parties emerged as the most voted forces, with the Democratic Alliance (AD… --- ## [Early Citizenship Application—Where do we stand today?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/early-citizenship-application-where-do-we-stand-today/76786)
**Author:** [@goncalomendesleal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/goncalomendesleal)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/early-citizenship-application-where-do-we-stand-today/76786 "2026-04-22T13:43:36Z")
Important update (April 1st, 2026) Following the prior intervention of the Constitutional Court, the Portuguese Parliament has approved a revised version of the amendments to the Nationality Law. The bill will … --- ## [What impact will the Constitutional Court ruling and new President have on the Nationality Law?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-impact-will-the-constitutional-court-ruling-and-new-president-have-on-the-nationality-law/76152)
**Author:** [@madalenamonteiro](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/madalenamonteiro)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-impact-will-the-constitutional-court-ruling-and-new-president-have-on-the-nationality-law/76152 "2026-03-06T09:21:54Z")
Editor’s note: This Q&A was written by both Madalena Monteiro from Liberty Legal and André Miranda from Fieldfisher. They will also co-host a webinar diving deeper into these topics on February 26. What did t… --- ## [What happens if the Constitutional Court rejects the Nationality Law?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-happens-if-the-constitutional-court-rejects-the-nationality-law/75068)
**Author:** [@Margarida.Torres](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Margarida.Torres)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/what-happens-if-the-constitutional-court-rejects-the-nationality-law/75068 "2025-12-28T21:21:48Z")
The legislative process to amend the Nationality Law has not yet been completed. The proposal was approved in Parliament’s plenary session, in a final and global vote. Following this approval, the President of … --- ## [Who would be protected if the Nationality Law changes?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/who-would-be-protected-if-the-nationality-law-changes/73637)
**Author:** [@ElenaNistal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ElenaNistal)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/who-would-be-protected-if-the-nationality-law-changes/73637 "2025-09-27T09:07:31Z")
The Portuguese Government has recently proposed changes to the Nationality Law. Among the potential changes is an increase in the residence period required for citizenship from five years to ten years, counted … --- ## [Do I need to open a Portuguese bank account to make my Golden Visa investment?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/do-i-need-to-open-a-portuguese-bank-account-to-make-my-golden-visa-investment/67874)
**Author:** [@goncalomendesleal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/goncalomendesleal)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/do-i-need-to-open-a-portuguese-bank-account-to-make-my-golden-visa-investment/67874 "2025-09-03T16:43:38Z")
Opening a Portuguese bank account is not strictly mandatory for transferring funds for a Golden Visa investment. The primary legal requirement, as outlined in paragraph 11 of article 65-D of Decree-Law 84/… --- ## [Why did my Golden Visa application status change to Awaiting Submission? (New Golden Visa process)](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/why-did-my-golden-visa-application-status-change-to-awaiting-submission-new-golden-visa-process/68356)
**Author:** [@madalenamonteiro](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/madalenamonteiro)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/why-did-my-golden-visa-application-status-change-to-awaiting-submission-new-golden-visa-process/68356 "2025-06-15T12:44:31Z")
Last month, all applicants with pending Golden Visa applications under review by AIMA saw their application status change to “Awaiting Submission.” This sudden update did not go unnoticed by the immigration leg… --- ## [How do you prove that you’ve met the minimum stay requirements under the Portuguese Golden Visa?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-do-you-prove-that-you-ve-met-the-minimum-stay-requirements-under-the-portuguese-golden-visa/67432)
**Author:** [@Margarida.Torres](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Margarida.Torres)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/how-do-you-prove-that-you-ve-met-the-minimum-stay-requirements-under-the-portuguese-golden-visa/67432 "2025-05-16T18:56:25Z")
Under Article 90-A of Law No. 23/2007, dated July 4, Portugal offers a residency permit for third-country nationals engaging in investment activities without requiring permanent residence in the country. This r… --- ## [Can you move to Portugal while waiting for ARI approval?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/can-you-move-to-portugal-while-waiting-for-ari-approval/71072)
**Author:** [@Margarida.Torres](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Margarida.Torres)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 4:19am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/can-you-move-to-portugal-while-waiting-for-ari-approval/71072 "2025-05-14T04:19:07Z")
Portugal has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investors, retirees, and digital nomads. One of the most popular residency pathways is the ARI (Autorização de Residência para atividade de… --- ## [Can Golden Visa Applicants qualify for NHR 2.0 and receive tax benefits in Portugal?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/can-golden-visa-applicants-qualify-for-nhr-2-0-and-receive-tax-benefits-in-portugal/69691)
**Author:** [@ZeevFisher](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ZeevFisher)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/can-golden-visa-applicants-qualify-for-nhr-2-0-and-receive-tax-benefits-in-portugal/69691 "2025-05-09T18:13:35Z")
Yes! Golden Visa applicants who choose to use their Golden Visa to move to Portugal permanently become tax residents and are subject to taxation in Portugal on their worldwide income. Such GV applicants are el… --- ## [Should I include children in my Golden Visa application?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/should-i-include-children-in-my-golden-visa-application/70450)
**Author:** [@ElenaNistal](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/ElenaNistal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/should-i-include-children-in-my-golden-visa-application/70450 "2025-04-05T03:50:51Z")
The inclusion of minor children in the initial application for the Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), commonly known as the Golden Visa, may present both advantages and disadvantages, depending on … --- ## [When does my five-year period start for Portuguese nationality?](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/when-does-my-five-year-period-start-for-portuguese-nationality/69253)
**Author:** [@vanessa.lima](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/vanessa.lima)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 9:47am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/when-does-my-five-year-period-start-for-portuguese-nationality/69253 "2025-02-22T09:47:57Z")
A common question among Golden Visa investors is: “When does my five-year residency period begin for Portuguese nationality?” The residency clock starts on the date your Golden Visa (GV) electronic application is …