On June 3, the Portuguese Government amended the Foreigners Decree Law.

Articles 81.6, 81.7, 88.2, 88.6, 89.2, 89.4 (start-up visa), 89.5 have been cancelled.

🔺Cancellation of legalization by expression of interest (Manifestaçao de Interesse)

This popular scheme allowed you to enter the country on a Schengen tourist visa and apply for a residence permit while already in Portugal, with the possibility of obtaining citizenship after 5 years. All returns submitted under this scheme before 3 June 2024 will be considered.

🔺Prioritization of issuing residence permits for highly qualified specialists, young students and family reunions. Increasing the priority for these categories will help attract talented and promising people to the country.

🔺Transfer of responsibility for reviewing applications for residence permit renewal from IRN to AIMA.

🔺Revision of language testing processes for obtaining Portuguese citizenship. It is possible that the level of language proficiency will increase from A2 to B2, and the exam process will probably be centralized.

It is important to emphasize that for all types of residence based on business activity, passive income or investment, nothing has changed.

Portugal remains open to qualified relocants who are ready to contribute to the country’s economy and society. Future changes create new opportunities and simplify processes for those who want to start a new life in this beautiful country. It is safe to say that Portugal will always welcome new residents striving for development and success.

On all current residence permit programs and the application procedure, taking into account legislative changes, you can always get a free consultation from the specialists of Propriété Génér